Information Reel vs WP Awesome 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, Information Reel has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Information Reel has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while WP Awesome Scrollbar has 4.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Information Reel | WP Awesome Scrollbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 41K+ | ◄ | 4.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 10.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.3/5Information Reel
◄WP Awesome Scrollbar4/5
Total Reviews
3Information Reel
◄WP Awesome Scrollbar2
Active Installs
300Information Reel
◄WP Awesome Scrollbar30
Total Downloads
41K+Information Reel
◄WP Awesome Scrollbar4.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AInformation Reel
WP Awesome ScrollbarN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoInformation Reel
◄WP Awesome Scrollbar11 years ago
First Released
2011Information Reel
WP Awesome Scrollbar2015
Age
15 yearsInformation Reel
WP Awesome Scrollbar11 years
WP Requires
3.4+Information Reel
WP Awesome Scrollbar3.9+
PHP Requires
false+Information Reel
WP Awesome Scrollbarfalse+
Business Model
FreeInformation Reel
WP Awesome ScrollbarFree
Latest Version
10.1Information Reel
WP Awesome Scrollbar1.0
Rating Breakdown
Information Reel
4.3/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Awesome Scrollbar
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Information Reel or WP Awesome Scrollbar more popular?
Information Reel has 300 active installations while WP Awesome Scrollbar has 30. Information Reel is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Information Reel or WP Awesome Scrollbar?
Information Reel has a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews, while WP Awesome Scrollbar has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Information Reel and WP Awesome Scrollbar free?
Information Reel is free and WP Awesome Scrollbar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Information Reel or WP Awesome 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?
Information Reel was last updated 2 years ago and WP Awesome Scrollbar was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.