Custom Scrollbar
Adds a custom scrollbar to specified HTML elements.
4.7(7 reviews)
·2.0K+ active installs·Updated 4 years agoAs of April 2026, Custom Scrollbar is a WordPress scroll plugin with 2.0K+ active installations and a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 47K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 4 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are up 28% this week. Top alternative: Catch Infinite Scroll.
4.7/57 reviews
2.0K+active installs
47K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015
Overview
Change the Look of Too Long Vertical Elements width a Scrollbar
Do you have too long elements sticking out and breaking the web site layout?
If you have such a problem, fix their height by adding a scrollbar to the element with this plugin.
See How a Scrollbar is Created
After installing it, go to Dashboard -> Appearance -> Scrollbars. Set a selector and height. That’s it.
Notes: you need a basic understanding of CSS/jQuery selectors to use this plugin.
Multiple Selectors
By specifying selectors, you can define multiple scrollbars.
Responsive
Supports responsive design by defining the range of browser screen widths for the scrollbar to appear.
Custom Colors
Pick custom colors for the scrollbar elements.
Custom CSS
Define custom CSS rules.
Predefined Styles
Pick you favorite s…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Comprehensive Functionality
by mojen·8 years ago
Plugin’s UI allows access to all customisation features. Each option is extremely well-documented. Settings are nicely organised.
Needs Improvement
by adaldesign·9 years ago·1 reply
When loading the plugin directory URL use plugins_url() instead of WP_PLUGIN_URL
Eg: define(‘file_url’,plugins_url().”/your_file/”);
Source: plugin-main.php, line# 21
Because WP_PLUGIN_URL doesn’t work on SSL properly, so this caused a delay in the launch of our website.
Scroll speed to too slow
by gincegeorge·9 years ago
Please add an option to control scroll speed.
Awesome Plugin
by wapeddell·9 years ago
Awesome Plugin thanks for making this available for free.
This plugin is awesome!
by HelloHydra·9 years ago
Really didn’t expect a plugin for this kind of thing to work right off the bat. Neat, simple, intuitive & effective. Thanks a lot, dev!
Download Trends
Today: 6Yesterday: 3This week: 37Period total: 1K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.4+ requiredTested up to 5.7.15 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Version Adoption
v1.3
100.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.3.8 – 07/09/2021
- Fixed a bug that caused a PHP syntax error in PHP below 7.3.
Contributors
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