Simple customize scrollbar
v1.0by Tomek · updated 6 years ago
Customize scrollbar without JavaScript library
- Rank
- #24,136
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,917 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple customize scrollbar at a glance
Simple customize scrollbar is a WordPress plugin by Tomek with 30+ active installs, the #24,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 21, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 26 plugins tagged “appearance”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats53 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple customize scrollbar |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#24,136 · down 306 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,136 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,133 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,983 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,825 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,796 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,999 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,850 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,799 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,737 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,718 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,811 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,735 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,830 |
Growth %
Average -0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.43% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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 #23735 → #23825
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 21, 2020
- Last updated
- Apr 21, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple customize scrollbar
How many websites use Simple customize scrollbar?
Simple customize scrollbar is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple customize scrollbar been downloaded?
1,917 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Simple customize scrollbar last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 21, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Simple customize scrollbar compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple customize scrollbar’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 Simple customize scrollbar 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 Simple customize scrollbar have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple customize scrollbar?
The plugins most like Simple customize scrollbar, by the tags they share, are Customize Login Image (3K+), Custom Scrollbar (2K+) and Customize Twenty Seventeen (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | Tomek |
| First released | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 21, 2020 |
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