Scrollbar Designer vs TCBD Custom 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, TCBD Custom Scrollbar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Scrollbar Designer leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Scrollbar Designer has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while TCBD Custom Scrollbar has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Scrollbar Designer | TCBD Custom Scrollbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.6/5Scrollbar Designer
►TCBD Custom Scrollbar5/5
Total Reviews
8Scrollbar Designer
◄TCBD Custom Scrollbar2
Active Installs
100Scrollbar Designer
◄TCBD Custom Scrollbar10
Total Downloads
13K+Scrollbar Designer
◄TCBD Custom Scrollbar2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AScrollbar Designer
TCBD Custom ScrollbarN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoScrollbar Designer
►TCBD Custom Scrollbar1 year ago
First Released
2015Scrollbar Designer
TCBD Custom Scrollbar2015
Age
11 yearsScrollbar Designer
TCBD Custom Scrollbar11 years
WP Requires
3.0+Scrollbar Designer
TCBD Custom Scrollbar3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Scrollbar Designer
TCBD Custom Scrollbarfalse+
Business Model
FreeScrollbar Designer
TCBD Custom ScrollbarFree
Latest Version
2.1Scrollbar Designer
TCBD Custom Scrollbar1.0
Rating Breakdown
Scrollbar Designer
4.6/5(8 reviews)
5
63%
4
38%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
TCBD Custom Scrollbar
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scrollbar Designer or TCBD Custom Scrollbar more popular?
Scrollbar Designer has 100 active installations while TCBD Custom Scrollbar has 10. Scrollbar Designer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Scrollbar Designer or TCBD Custom Scrollbar?
Scrollbar Designer has a 4.6/5 rating from 8 reviews, while TCBD Custom Scrollbar has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Scrollbar Designer and TCBD Custom Scrollbar free?
Scrollbar Designer is free and TCBD Custom Scrollbar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Scrollbar Designer or TCBD Custom 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 Designer was last updated 10 years ago and TCBD Custom Scrollbar was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.