Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Back to the Top currently ranks #15783 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #14922, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Jun 3, 2026 (136 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #15783 |
| 2026-09-30 | #15553 |
| 2026-08-31 | #15560 |
| 2026-07-31 | #15379 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | thingsym |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-03 |
| Added to directory | 2015-05-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Back to the Top is a WordPress plugin that return to scroll smoothly to the top of the page. You can scroll to the smooth anchor link in the page.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Back to the Top?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Back to the Top?
As of October 17, 2026, Back to the Top ranks #15783 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #14922.
When was Back to the Top last updated?
Back to the Top was last updated on June 3, 2026 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Back to the Top?
Back to the Top is developed by thingsym. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2015.
