Horizontal scrolling announcements vs Smooth scrolling with Lenis (2026)

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

Horizontal scrolling announcements

Horizontal scrolling announcements

3.2(10)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Smooth scrolling with Lenis

Smooth scrolling with Lenis

4.8(5)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Smooth scrolling with Lenis

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Smooth scrolling with Lenis has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 5 reviews) while Horizontal scrolling announcements leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Horizontal scrolling announcements has accumulated 105K+ total downloads while Smooth scrolling with Lenis has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.2/5Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis4.8/5
Total Reviews
10Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis5
Active Installs
8.0K+Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis3.0K+
Total Downloads
105K+Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis14K+
Support Resolution
0%Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with LenisN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoHorizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis2 weeks ago
First Released
2018Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis2024
Age
8 yearsHorizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis2 years
WP Requires
5.0+Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis5.2+
PHP Requires
5.0+Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis7.2+
Business Model
FreeHorizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with LenisFree
Latest Version
2.5Horizontal scrolling announcements
Smooth scrolling with Lenis1.6.0

Rating Breakdown

Horizontal scrolling announcements

3.2/5(10 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
10%
2
0%
1
40%

Smooth scrolling with Lenis

4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Horizontal scrolling announcements Reviews

by webmistressofthedark

Super!

They said it wasn’t tested with the latest WP but it seems to work fine. It is simple and you can adjust the color and size of your text in your Customize panel. I love the simplicity of it!

by led69

The plugin broke my WordPress

The plugin broke my WordPress site which became very slow (latest version), even after uninstallation.I had to do a site restoration. Already indicated by others here and no answer… This to

by jakclark

Slows down admin – do not use!

Exactly as the title says. I had to remove this from a site we have just taken over after I determined that this was the cause of a slow admin. Avoid at all costs! This topic was modified 2 ye

Smooth scrolling with Lenis Reviews

by pinkish1

Excellent plugin

Thank you for this plugin. I just learned about the Lenis smooth scroll library and I was looking at a complicated manual implementation… but then I found your plugin which did everything in one click

by groggy72

Excellent plugin

This is an excellent plugin, does what it claims to do.

by allbutone

I miss settings

Seems to work in all browsers! very nice!But I would prefer a stronger smooth scroll effect. But the plugin has no settings for that. This topic was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by allbutone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horizontal scrolling announcements or Smooth scrolling with Lenis more popular?
Horizontal scrolling announcements has 8.0K+ active installations while Smooth scrolling with Lenis has 3.0K+. Horizontal scrolling announcements is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Horizontal scrolling announcements or Smooth scrolling with Lenis?
Horizontal scrolling announcements has a 3.2/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Smooth scrolling with Lenis has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Horizontal scrolling announcements and Smooth scrolling with Lenis free?
Horizontal scrolling announcements is free and Smooth scrolling with Lenis is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Horizontal scrolling announcements or Smooth scrolling with Lenis?
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?
Horizontal scrolling announcements was last updated 2 years ago and Smooth scrolling with Lenis was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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