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Scroll Back To Top

By joesexton00

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Scroll Back To Top Review - In-Depth Analysis

Scroll Back to Top adds a button for smooth scrolling to the top of the page. It appears when users scroll down and is fully customizable.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.9/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 56+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Scroll Back to Top is a WordPress plugin that adds a button allowing users to scroll smoothly to the top of the page. The button only appears when users scroll down, making it convenient for navigation. The plugin is pre-configured and fully functional upon activation.

It offers various webmaster-friendly features for customization, including the look, position, and animation of the button. Additionally, there is a preview mode for configuration, which allows the button to be visible only to logged-in users.

This plugin is designed for ease of use, requiring no knowledge of HTML or CSS. Installation can be done through the Plugins interface or by uploading the plugin directory to the wp-content/plugins/ directory. After activation, the scroll back to top button will appear on all pages after scrolling down.

Customization options are available in the Settings > Scroll Back to Top page, where users can modify the button's size, color, opacity, location, and text or icon.

Comparing to Alternatives

Scroll Back To Top is a simple plugin designed to add a back-to-top button on WordPress sites. When compared to similar plugins, it offers basic functionality but falls short in performance and optimization.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to use with basic customization options
Provides a visible back-to-top button for better navigation
Lightweight interface without complex features

Weaknesses

Significantly slows down site performance
Inefficient code causing high server resource usage
Lacks advanced features like shortcode support
Not maintained or updated regularly

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights serious performance issues and some appreciation for customization, but overall dissatisfaction due to site slowdowns.

Positive highlights

"Offers all the options for customization that I needed and looked nice." - nickkehe
"If you add shortcode, it will be more perfect." - growtaiwan
"Well organized and easy to use." - inferred from positive customization comment

Common complaints

Severe increase in page load times after activation
High CPU and memory usage on servers
Plugin not tested with latest WordPress versions
Loads unnecessary resources like entire icon libraries

Weaknesses

Poor autoloader implementation causing delays
Recursive directory traversal leading to many file misses
Code quality issues with excessive string operations

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple back-to-top button with basic customization and who do not have high traffic or performance sensitivity.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring optimized performance, up-to-date plugins, or advanced features; users concerned about server load should avoid this plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes a customizable back-to-top button with options for appearance and placement but lacks advanced features or performance optimizations.

Final Verdict

Scroll Back To Top provides a straightforward back-to-top button solution but suffers from significant performance drawbacks that can severely impact website speed and server resources.

Due to its outdated codebase and lack of maintenance, users seeking a reliable and efficient plugin should consider alternative options that offer better optimization and support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Scroll Back To Top plugin.

Button

Jquery

Scroll

Scroll To Top

Screenshots

FAQ

Install the plugin through the Plugins interface or by uploading the scroll-back-to-top directory to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the Scroll Back to Top plugin.
You’re done, the scroll back to top button should appear on all pages after you scroll down a little bit. If you’d like to customize the design you may continue.

Optional Customization Steps

A new setting page will be located within Settings > Scroll Back to Top, navigate to that page to for customization options.
Change enabled status, size, color, opacity, location, icon/text, or fades.