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Custom Scrollbar vs Ultimate Custom ScrollBar (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Custom Scrollbar

Custom Scrollbar

4.7(7)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Custom Scrollbar
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Ultimate Custom ScrollBar

Ultimate Custom ScrollBar

5(3)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Ultimate Custom ScrollBar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Custom Scrollbar leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Scrollbar has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while Ultimate Custom ScrollBar has 4.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Custom Scrollbar
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Ultimate Custom ScrollBar5/5
Total Reviews
7Custom Scrollbar
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Ultimate Custom ScrollBar3
Active Installs
2.0K+Custom Scrollbar
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Ultimate Custom ScrollBar40
Total Downloads
47K+Custom Scrollbar
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Ultimate Custom ScrollBar4.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Scrollbar
Ultimate Custom ScrollBarN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoCustom Scrollbar
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Ultimate Custom ScrollBar7 years ago
First Released
2015Custom Scrollbar
Ultimate Custom ScrollBar2018
Age
11 yearsCustom Scrollbar
Ultimate Custom ScrollBar8 years
WP Requires
3.4+Custom Scrollbar
Ultimate Custom ScrollBar4.5+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Scrollbar
Ultimate Custom ScrollBar5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeCustom Scrollbar
Ultimate Custom ScrollBarFree
Latest Version
1.3.8Custom Scrollbar
Ultimate Custom ScrollBar1.2

Rating Breakdown

Custom Scrollbar

4.7/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
0%

Ultimate Custom ScrollBar

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom Scrollbar Reviews

by mojen

Comprehensive Functionality

Plugin’s UI allows access to all customisation features. Each option is extremely well-documented. Settings are nicely organised.

by adaldesign

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

by gincegeorge

Scroll speed to too slow

Please add an option to control scroll speed.

Ultimate Custom ScrollBar Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Scrollbar or Ultimate Custom ScrollBar more popular?
Custom Scrollbar has 2.0K+ active installations while Ultimate Custom ScrollBar has 40. Custom Scrollbar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Scrollbar or Ultimate Custom ScrollBar?
Custom Scrollbar has a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Ultimate Custom ScrollBar has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Custom Scrollbar and Ultimate Custom ScrollBar free?
Custom Scrollbar is free and Ultimate Custom ScrollBar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Scrollbar or Ultimate Custom 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?
Custom Scrollbar was last updated 4 years ago and Ultimate Custom ScrollBar was last updated 7 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.