Custom Scrollbar vs Awesome Scrollbar WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Awesome Scrollbar WordPress
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Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom Scrollbar has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Scrollbar has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while Awesome Scrollbar WordPress has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Custom Scrollbar | Awesome Scrollbar WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 47K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.8 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Custom Scrollbar
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Comprehensive Functionality
Plugin’s UI allows access to all customisation features. Each option is extremely well-documented. Settings are nicely organised.
Needs Improvement
When loading the plugin directory URL use plugins_url() instead of WP_PLUGIN_URL Eg: define(‘file_url’,plugins_url().”/your_file/”); Source: plugin-main.php, line# 21 Because WP_PLUGIN_URL doesn’t wor
Scroll speed to too slow
Please add an option to control scroll speed.
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