Scroll Back To Top
v1.1.3by joesexton00 · updated 9 years ago
This plugin will add a button that allows users to scroll smoothly to the top of the page.
- Rank
- #2,164
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 9,660
- 9K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 132.9K
- 132,862 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 56 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Scroll Back To Top at a glance
Scroll Back To Top is a WordPress plugin by joesexton00 with 9K+ active installs, the #2,164 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 34 times, 82% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 56 reviews. Version 1.1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 199 plugins tagged “scroll”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Scroll Back To Top |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 58 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 181 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 9,663 · -14.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 9,663 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9,683 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9,686 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10,327 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10,254 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9,677 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9,682 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11,204 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11,211 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11,207 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11,224 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11,245 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11,241 |
Rank over time
#2,164 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,164 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,167 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,167 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,167 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,166 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,163 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,164 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,165 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,162 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,162 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,163 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,163 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,167 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,167 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,163 |
Growth %
Average -1.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +5.96% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.58% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.04% |
Active installs band
9K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★56 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 30, 2014
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Scroll Back To Top
How many websites use Scroll Back To Top?
Scroll Back To Top is active on 9K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,164 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Scroll Back To Top been downloaded?
132,862 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 34 times. See download stats
When was Scroll Back To Top last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Scroll Back To Top compatible with the latest WordPress?
Scroll Back To Top’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Scroll Back To Top have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Scroll Back To Top. See its security record
Is Scroll Back To Top still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Scroll Back To Top have?
4.2 out of 5 from 56 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Scroll Back To Top?
The plugins most like Scroll Back To Top, by the tags they share, are Smooth Scroll Up (6K+), Simple Back To Top (2K+) and Scroll to Top Button (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
56 reviews
- 5 stars: 42 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 8 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 79%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 18%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 9,660 |
| Reported installs | 9K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 56 |
| Total downloads | 132.9K |
| Author | joesexton00 |
| First released | Mar 30, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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