WordPress plugin comparison
Scrollbar vs WS Custom Scrollbar
At a glance
- Scrollbar has more active installs: 300+, against 80+ for WS Custom Scrollbar.
- On a typical day, Scrollbar is downloaded about 12 times, WS Custom Scrollbar about 3.
- Scrollbar is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.3 from 6 reviews.
- Scrollbar was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Jul 28, 2024 for WS Custom Scrollbar.
- Scrollbar is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for WS Custom Scrollbar.
Line by line
Scrollbar leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Scrollbar |  WS Custom Scrollbar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,193 | #17,881 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 558 | 73 |
| Rating | 4.8(5) | 4.3(6) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.6.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.58 | ×0.06 |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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