Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- jQuery Smooth Scroll currently ranks #1882 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1850, first reached on Aug 19, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 36 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 26% versus the month before (29/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.1, shipped on Jan 21, 2026 (269 days ago) — release #26 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1882 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1868 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1864 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1858 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 31 |
| 2026-09-30 | 63 |
| 2026-08-31 | 34 |
| 2026-07-31 | 29 |
| 2026-06-30 | 38 |
| 2026-05-31 | 28 |
| 2026-04-30 | 31 |
| 2026-03-31 | 37 |
| 2026-02-28 | 36 |
| 2026-01-31 | 64 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
| 2025-08-31 | 3 |
| 2025-07-31 | 5 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
| 2025-05-31 | 4 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5 |
| 2025-02-28 | 9 |
| 2025-01-31 | 6 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4 |
| 2024-09-30 | 14 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Anand Kumar |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.1 |
| Versions released | 26 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-21 |
| Added to directory | 2012-10-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Activate the plugin for smooth scrolling and smooth "back to top" feature.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use jQuery Smooth Scroll?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is jQuery Smooth Scroll?
As of October 17, 2026, jQuery Smooth Scroll ranks #1882 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1850.
When was jQuery Smooth Scroll last updated?
jQuery Smooth Scroll was last updated on January 21, 2026 (version 1.5.1). It has shipped 26 releases in total.
Who makes jQuery Smooth Scroll?
jQuery Smooth Scroll is developed by Anand Kumar. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2012.
