Catch Infinite Scroll vs YITH Infinite Scrolling (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
YITH Infinite Scrolling
10K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Catch Infinite Scroll has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 21 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Catch Infinite Scroll has accumulated 621K+ total downloads while YITH Infinite Scrolling has 467K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Catch Infinite Scroll | YITH Infinite Scrolling | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 21 | ► | 46 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | 10K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 621K+ | ◄ | 467K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 4 days ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Age | 9 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | 6.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.1 | 2.7.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Catch Infinite Scroll
YITH Infinite Scrolling
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Catch Infinite Scroll averaged approximately 112 daily downloads while YITH Infinite Scrolling averaged 210.
Recent Reviews
Catch Infinite Scroll Reviews
Simply perfect
The best infinite scroll plugin!
Excellent Implementation!
Works great in 2025 even with a custom blog list view (JReviews) by hooking into it’s next page selector. Click or scroll works flawlessly and loaded in very fast time. Folks, this is the kind of plug
I just loved it
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YITH Infinite Scrolling Reviews
very Happy
I had a problem with the setup, and @alessio91 solved it quickly. Thank you very much.
Does not work
Did all the settings as seen in the documentation page. It simply does not work.
Excellent
Great plugin works perfectly.
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