SM – Scrollbar vs Sparkling Appcast (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, SM – Scrollbar has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (0 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. SM – Scrollbar has accumulated 774 total downloads while Sparkling Appcast has 362.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SM – Scrollbar | Sparkling Appcast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Downloads | 774 | ◄ | 362 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2025 | |
| Age | 4 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 0.7 |
Rating
N/ASM – Scrollbar
Sparkling AppcastN/A
Total Reviews
0SM – Scrollbar
Sparkling Appcast0
Active Installs
0SM – Scrollbar
Sparkling Appcast0
Total Downloads
774SM – Scrollbar
◄Sparkling Appcast362
Support Resolution
N/ASM – Scrollbar
Sparkling AppcastN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoSM – Scrollbar
►Sparkling Appcast1 year ago
First Released
2022SM – Scrollbar
Sparkling Appcast2025
Age
4 yearsSM – Scrollbar
Sparkling Appcast1 year
WP Requires
5.0+SM – Scrollbar
Sparkling Appcast5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+SM – Scrollbar
Sparkling Appcastfalse+
Business Model
FreeSM – Scrollbar
Sparkling AppcastFree
Latest Version
1.1.2SM – Scrollbar
Sparkling Appcast0.7
Rating Breakdown
SM – Scrollbar
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Sparkling Appcast
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SM – Scrollbar or Sparkling Appcast more popular?
SM – Scrollbar has 0 active installations while Sparkling Appcast has 0. Sparkling Appcast is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SM – Scrollbar or Sparkling Appcast?
SM – Scrollbar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Sparkling Appcast has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are SM – Scrollbar and Sparkling Appcast free?
SM – Scrollbar is free and Sparkling Appcast is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SM – Scrollbar or Sparkling Appcast?
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?
SM – Scrollbar was last updated 3 years ago and Sparkling Appcast was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.