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Anchor Block vs WP LocalScroll (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Anchor Block

Anchor Block

4.1(8)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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VS
WP LocalScroll

WP LocalScroll

3.7(6)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View WP LocalScroll

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Anchor Block has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Anchor Block has accumulated 18K+ total downloads while WP LocalScroll has 4.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Anchor Block
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WP LocalScroll3.7/5
Total Reviews
8Anchor Block
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WP LocalScroll6
Active Installs
2.0K+Anchor Block
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WP LocalScroll60
Total Downloads
18K+Anchor Block
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WP LocalScroll4.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AAnchor Block
WP LocalScrollN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoAnchor Block
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WP LocalScroll12 years ago
First Released
2019Anchor Block
WP LocalScroll2014
Age
7 yearsAnchor Block
WP LocalScroll12 years
WP Requires
5.2+Anchor Block
WP LocalScroll3.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Anchor Block
WP LocalScrollfalse+
Business Model
FreeAnchor Block
WP LocalScrollFree
Latest Version
0.1Anchor Block
WP LocalScroll1.1

Rating Breakdown

Anchor Block

4.1/5(8 reviews)
5
63%
4
13%
3
13%
2
0%
1
13%

WP LocalScroll

3.7/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

Anchor Block Reviews

by Sue Steinberg

User friendly and helpful

Love this plugin, this plugin helped me with my project. Thanks a lot!

by wp-MeMeMe

Interferes with Tabs

Just a warning: This plugin causes tabs created by another plugin to be treated as anchors, causing the page to jump whenever a tab is clicked. Unfortunately, this pushes the tabs just off the top of

by jeffz8

So Needed Thanks

When I started working in WP, I as totally surprised anchors were so restricted and frustrated. This solves that problem simply and straightforwardly.

WP LocalScroll Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anchor Block or WP LocalScroll more popular?
Anchor Block has 2.0K+ active installations while WP LocalScroll has 60. Anchor Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Anchor Block or WP LocalScroll?
Anchor Block has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while WP LocalScroll has a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Anchor Block and WP LocalScroll free?
Anchor Block is free and WP LocalScroll is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Anchor Block or WP LocalScroll?
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?
Anchor Block was last updated 4 months ago and WP LocalScroll was last updated 12 years ago.

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