WP LocalScroll
v1.1by philiprabbett · updated 13 years ago
This plugin will animate a regular anchor navigation with a smooth scrolling effect.
- Rank
- #19,905
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 62
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.5K
- 4,546 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP LocalScroll at a glance
WP LocalScroll is a WordPress plugin by philiprabbett with 60+ active installs, the #19,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Jan 8, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 2 plugins tagged “localscroll”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats54 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP LocalScroll |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 62 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 62 |
Rank over time
#19,905 · down 37 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,905 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,897 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,930 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,886 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,878 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,983 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,934 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,944 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,923 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,846 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,900 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,888 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,893 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,868 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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
3.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 7, 2014
- Last updated
- Jan 8, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP LocalScroll
How many websites use WP LocalScroll?
WP LocalScroll is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP LocalScroll been downloaded?
4,546 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP LocalScroll last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jan 8, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is WP LocalScroll compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP LocalScroll’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 WP LocalScroll still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP LocalScroll have?
3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP LocalScroll?
The plugins most like WP LocalScroll, by the tags they share, are Surbma (2K+), Scroll Back To Top (9K+) and Scroll to Top Button (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 62 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 4.5K |
| Author | philiprabbett |
| First released | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 8, 2014 |
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- Rank
- #4,636
- Installs
- 2K+
- 4.7
Scroll Back To Top
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- Rank
- #2,164
- Installs
- 9K+
- 4.2
Scroll to Top Button
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- Rank
- #6,644
- Installs
- 1K+
- 5.0
Smooth Scrolling
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Add sleek smooth scrolling to your site for seamless content navigation, enhancing user interaction.🖱️
- Rank
- #7,098
- Installs
- 900+
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Cudazi Scroll to Top
by Cudazi
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 500+
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