Simple Scroll To Top
v1.0by Vijayakumar Selvaraj · updated 9 years ago
This plugin is the most efficient way to add smooth scroll to top option in your wordpress blog.
- Rank
- #13,529
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 161
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.8K
- 8,802 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Scroll To Top at a glance
Simple Scroll To Top is a WordPress plugin by Vijayakumar Selvaraj with 100+ active installs, the #13,529 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 26, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 2 plugins tagged “smooth back to top”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats91 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Scroll To Top |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 161 · -7.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 158 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 158 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 174 |
Rank over time
#13,529 · up 175 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,529 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,540 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,522 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,546 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,587 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,670 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,680 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,680 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,667 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,699 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,739 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,729 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,704 |
Growth %
Average -0.65% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.20% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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 #13729 → #13546Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 20, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 26, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Scroll To Top
How many websites use Simple Scroll To Top?
Simple Scroll To Top is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,529 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Scroll To Top been downloaded?
8,802 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Simple Scroll To Top last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 26, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Simple Scroll To Top compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Scroll To Top’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Scroll 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 Simple Scroll To Top have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Scroll To Top?
The plugins most like Simple Scroll To Top, by the tags they share, are Smooth Back To Top Button (40K+), WPFront Scroll Top (200K+) and To Top (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 161 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 8.8K |
| Author | Vijayakumar Selvaraj |
| First released | Jul 20, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 26, 2017 |
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Smooth Back To Top Button
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Smooth Back To Top button with scroll progress indicator.
- Rank
- #880
- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.9
WPFront Scroll Top
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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
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
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by Anand Kumar
Activate the plugin for smooth scrolling and smooth "back to top" feature.
- Rank
- #1,878
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.5
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This plugin will add a button that allows users to scroll smoothly to the top of the page.
- Rank
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- Installs
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- Rank
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- Installs
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