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Custom Scrollbar vs magic scroller (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
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magic scroller

magic scroller

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Scrollbar has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Scrollbar has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while magic scroller has 952.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Custom Scrollbar
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magic scrollerN/A
Total Reviews
7Custom Scrollbar
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magic scroller0
Active Installs
2.0K+Custom Scrollbar
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magic scroller0
Total Downloads
47K+Custom Scrollbar
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magic scroller952
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Scrollbar
magic scrollerN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoCustom Scrollbar
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magic scroller4 years ago
First Released
2015Custom Scrollbar
magic scroller2021
Age
11 yearsCustom Scrollbar
magic scroller5 years
WP Requires
3.4+Custom Scrollbar
magic scroller3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Scrollbar
magic scrollerfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Scrollbar
magic scrollerFree
Latest Version
1.3.8Custom Scrollbar
magic scroller1.2

Rating Breakdown

Custom Scrollbar

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

magic scroller

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

magic scroller Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Scrollbar or magic scroller more popular?
Custom Scrollbar has 2.0K+ active installations while magic scroller has 0. Custom Scrollbar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Scrollbar or magic scroller?
Custom Scrollbar has a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews, while magic scroller has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Custom Scrollbar and magic scroller free?
Custom Scrollbar is free and magic scroller is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Scrollbar or magic scroller?
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 magic scroller was last updated 4 years ago.

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