scrollToTop
v1.16by Roman Sarvarov · updated 6 years ago
Create your own back to top button or full-height bar and simple customize it as you want.
- Rank
- #12,917
- Up24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 208
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,194 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
scrollToTop at a glance
scrollToTop is a WordPress plugin by Roman Sarvarov with 200+ active installs, the #12,917 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.16 came out on Jun 12, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 12 plugins tagged “To top”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats54 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | scrollToTop |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 208 · +10.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 208 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 207 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 206 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 205 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 203 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 203 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 188 |
Rank over time
#12,917 · up 99 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,917 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,941 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,930 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,915 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,921 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,971 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,974 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,021 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,981 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,032 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,027 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,040 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,016 |
Growth %
Average +0.85% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.98% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +20.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.75% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +20.83% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.11% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13040 → #12915Installs 100+ → 200+
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1672%
- v1.0016%
- v1.111%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.16
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 20, 2017
- Last updated
- Jun 12, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about scrollToTop
How many websites use scrollToTop?
scrollToTop is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,917 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has scrollToTop been downloaded?
5,194 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was scrollToTop last updated?
Version 1.16 came out on Jun 12, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is scrollToTop compatible with the latest WordPress?
scrollToTop’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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.
Is scrollToTop still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does scrollToTop have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to scrollToTop?
The plugins most like scrollToTop, by the tags they share, are To Top (60K+), WPFront Scroll Top (200K+) and Scroll Back To Top (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 208 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | Roman Sarvarov |
| First released | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Version | 1.16 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 12, 2020 |
Alternatives to scrollToTop
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
To Top
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To Top is a nifty lightweight plugin. It adds a highly customizable button, which when clicked, scrolls up smoothly to the top of a page.
- Rank
- #674
- Installs
- 60K+
- 4.8
WPFront Scroll Top
by Syam Mohan
Adds a lightweight and smooth "Scroll to Top" button to your WordPress site, improving navigation and user experience with customizable options.
- Rank
- #279
- Installs
- 200K+
- 4.9
Scroll Back To Top
by joesexton00
This plugin will add a button that allows users to scroll smoothly to the top of the page.
- Rank
- #2,167
- Installs
- 9K+
- 4.2
Scroll Back To Top Button
by Sayful Islam
This is just a very simple plugin to have a scroll back to top button throughout your whole blog/site.
- Rank
- #3,742
- Installs
- 3K+
- 4.0
Click to top
by Noor Alam
Best WordPress scroll to top plugin. Fully customizable back to top button with smooth scrolling, keyboard shortcut, and advanced styling.
- Rank
- #4,833
- Installs
- 2K+
- 2.0
Simple Back To Top
by praveencrony
Smoothly scroll to top of the page.Change your own back to top image in admin section.
- Rank
- #4,202
- Installs
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- 4.4
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