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Smoothscroller
This plugin adds a smooth scroll effect to anchor links on the same page. Options to add the effect globally or on certain posts/pages.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.9★ from 7
- Active installs
- 500+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Jun 2025
- Added
- Sep 2015
- Requires WP
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- WP 6.8.8
- Downloads
- 8,489
Our analysis
AI-assistedSmoothscroller is a WordPress plugin that adds a smooth scroll effect to anchor links within the same page. You can apply this effect to all posts and pages or select specific ones, and adjust the scroll speed according to your preference.
The plugin works by binding links to elements with corresponding id attributes, allowing for a more visually appealing navigation experience. It is suitable for users looking to enhance their site’s user experience with smooth scrolling effects.
Best for: This plugin is best for website owners wanting to improve navigation on their WordPress sites.
What it does well
- ✓Adds smooth scroll effect to anchor links
- ✓Customisable scroll speed
- ✓Can be applied to all or specific posts/pages
- ✓User-friendly settings in the dashboard
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features
Verdict
Smoothscroller provides a straightforward solution for adding smooth scrolling effects, making it a useful tool for enhancing user experience on WordPress sites.
From the developer
neilgee's own description of Smoothscroller, lightly tidied.
This plugin adds a smooth scroll effect motion to anchor links on the same page.
You can apply the effect to all posts/pages or certain posts/pages and adjust scroll speed.
The links are bound by the id attribute.
For the source/origin element, link to the target like so, with a href attribute of the target id <a href="#example"></a>
For the target element, you give it a corresponding id attribute like so – <h2 id="example">the target</h2>
Usage
The settings are found via the dashboard Settings > Smoothscroller
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Select to apply to all post and pages
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Select to have on home page only
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Select to have on certain pages only
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Select to have on certain posts only
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Choose the speed of the scroll
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