WP Awesome Scrollbar vs WP Scrollbar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Awesome Scrollbar has a higher user rating (4/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (30 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Awesome Scrollbar has accumulated 4.4K+ total downloads while WP Scrollbar has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Awesome Scrollbar | WP Scrollbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.4K+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9+ | 1.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
4/5WP Awesome Scrollbar
◄WP ScrollbarN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Awesome Scrollbar
◄WP Scrollbar0
Active Installs
30WP Awesome Scrollbar
◄WP Scrollbar10
Total Downloads
4.4K+WP Awesome Scrollbar
◄WP Scrollbar1.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Awesome Scrollbar
WP ScrollbarN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoWP Awesome Scrollbar
►WP Scrollbar9 years ago
First Released
2015WP Awesome Scrollbar
WP Scrollbar2015
Age
11 yearsWP Awesome Scrollbar
WP Scrollbar11 years
WP Requires
3.9+WP Awesome Scrollbar
WP Scrollbar1.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP Awesome Scrollbar
WP Scrollbarfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Awesome Scrollbar
WP ScrollbarFree
Latest Version
1.0WP Awesome Scrollbar
WP Scrollbar1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Awesome Scrollbar
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Scrollbar
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Awesome Scrollbar or WP Scrollbar more popular?
WP Awesome Scrollbar has 30 active installations while WP Scrollbar has 10. WP Awesome Scrollbar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Awesome Scrollbar or WP Scrollbar?
WP Awesome Scrollbar has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews, while WP Scrollbar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Awesome Scrollbar and WP Scrollbar free?
WP Awesome Scrollbar is free and WP Scrollbar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Awesome Scrollbar or WP 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?
WP Awesome Scrollbar was last updated 11 years ago and WP Scrollbar was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.