Scroll Text Widget vs Dropdown and scrollable Text (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VS
VS
Dropdown and scrollable Text
5(1)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 3 years ago
View Dropdown and scrollable Text Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Dropdown and scrollable Text has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Scroll Text Widget leads in active installations (200 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Scroll Text Widget has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Dropdown and scrollable Text has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Scroll Text Widget | Dropdown and scrollable Text | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Age | 12 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 2.1 |
Rating
4/5Scroll Text Widget
►Dropdown and scrollable Text5/5
Total Reviews
5Scroll Text Widget
◄Dropdown and scrollable Text1
Active Installs
200Scroll Text Widget
◄Dropdown and scrollable Text100
Total Downloads
15K+Scroll Text Widget
◄Dropdown and scrollable Text3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AScroll Text Widget
Dropdown and scrollable TextN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoScroll Text Widget
►Dropdown and scrollable Text3 years ago
First Released
2014Scroll Text Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text2019
Age
12 yearsScroll Text Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text7 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Scroll Text Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Scroll Text Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text5.4+
Business Model
FreeScroll Text Widget
Dropdown and scrollable TextFree
Latest Version
1.1Scroll Text Widget
Dropdown and scrollable Text2.1
Rating Breakdown
Scroll Text Widget
4/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
20%
2
20%
1
0%
Dropdown and scrollable Text
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scroll Text Widget or Dropdown and scrollable Text more popular?
Scroll Text Widget has 200 active installations while Dropdown and scrollable Text has 100. Scroll Text Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Scroll Text Widget or Dropdown and scrollable Text?
Scroll Text Widget has a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Dropdown and scrollable Text has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Scroll Text Widget and Dropdown and scrollable Text free?
Scroll Text Widget is free and Dropdown and scrollable Text is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Scroll Text Widget or Dropdown and scrollable Text?
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?
Scroll Text Widget was last updated 11 years ago and Dropdown and scrollable Text was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.