Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… vs Scrollbar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
3(7)
700 active installs
Free
Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Scrollbar has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 5 reviews) while Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… leads in active installations (700 vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… has accumulated 37K+ total downloads while Scrollbar has 30K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… | Scrollbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 37K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.10 | 2.0.6 |
Rating
3/5Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
►Scrollbar4.8/5
Total Reviews
7Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
◄Scrollbar5
Active Installs
700Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
◄Scrollbar400
Total Downloads
37K+Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
◄Scrollbar30K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdvanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
ScrollbarN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoAdvanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
◄Scrollbar3 months ago
First Released
2016Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
Scrollbar2015
Age
10 yearsAdvanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
Scrollbar11 years
WP Requires
6.5+Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
Scrollbar4.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
Scrollbarfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdvanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
ScrollbarFree
Latest Version
1.1.10Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
Scrollbar2.0.6
Rating Breakdown
Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar…
3/5(7 reviews)
5
43%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
43%
Scrollbar
4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… or Scrollbar more popular?
Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… has 700 active installations while Scrollbar has 400. Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… or Scrollbar?
Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… has a 3/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Scrollbar has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… and Scrollbar free?
Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… is free and Scrollbar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… or Scrollbar?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Advanced Scrollbar – Custom Scrollbar… was last updated 1 week ago and Scrollbar was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.