WordPress plugin comparison
Parallax Scroll vs SmartParallax
At a glance
- Parallax Scroll has more active installs: 200+, against 100+ for SmartParallax.
- On a typical day, SmartParallax is downloaded about 8 times, Parallax Scroll about 5.
- Parallax Scroll has no reviews yet.
- SmartParallax was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Jul 9, 2026 for Parallax Scroll.
- SmartParallax is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.8 for Parallax Scroll.
- Parallax Scroll has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for SmartParallax.
Line by line
SmartParallax leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Parallax Scroll |  SmartParallax |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,026 | #13,642 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 88 | 266 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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