Scrollbar vs Custom Content 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, Custom Content Scrollbar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Scrollbar leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Scrollbar has accumulated 30K+ total downloads while Custom Content Scrollbar has 4.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Scrollbar | Custom Content Scrollbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 4.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2017 | |
| Age | 11 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.6 | 1.3 |
Rating
4.8/5Scrollbar
►Custom Content Scrollbar5/5
Total Reviews
5Scrollbar
◄Custom Content Scrollbar4
Active Installs
400Scrollbar
◄Custom Content Scrollbar100
Total Downloads
30K+Scrollbar
◄Custom Content Scrollbar4.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AScrollbar
Custom Content ScrollbarN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoScrollbar
◄Custom Content Scrollbar4 years ago
First Released
2015Scrollbar
Custom Content Scrollbar2017
Age
11 yearsScrollbar
Custom Content Scrollbar9 years
WP Requires
4.0+Scrollbar
Custom Content Scrollbar4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Scrollbar
Custom Content Scrollbar7.0+
Business Model
FreeScrollbar
Custom Content ScrollbarFree
Latest Version
2.0.6Scrollbar
Custom Content Scrollbar1.3
Rating Breakdown
Scrollbar
4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Custom Content Scrollbar
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scrollbar or Custom Content Scrollbar more popular?
Scrollbar has 400 active installations while Custom Content Scrollbar has 100. Scrollbar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Scrollbar or Custom Content Scrollbar?
Scrollbar has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Custom Content Scrollbar has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Scrollbar and Custom Content Scrollbar free?
Scrollbar is free and Custom Content Scrollbar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Scrollbar or Custom Content 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?
Scrollbar was last updated 3 months ago and Custom Content Scrollbar was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.