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Scroll Back To Top

By joesexton00

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

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

6.97/10

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 plugin designed to add a back-to-top button on WordPress sites. It has several alternatives that offer similar functionality with varying features and performance.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward back-to-top functionality
High user rating with majority positive reviews
No known security vulnerabilities reported
Free to use without a pro version
Offers customization options for appearance

Weaknesses

Reported to significantly slow down website performance
High CPU and memory usage reported by users
Outdated code practices leading to inefficient loading
No shortcode support which some users desire

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.2 average rating from 56 users, most feedback is positive, but a notable minority report serious performance issues. The majority of users appreciate the plugin's functionality, while some highlight significant slowdowns.

Positive highlights

"If you add shortcode, it will be more perfect." — growtaiwan
"A bit slow but works well on latest WordPress." — daveywebshed
"Well organized and offers needed customization options." — nickkehe (positive aspect)

Common complaints

Causes significant slowdown in website and admin area loading times
High server CPU and memory usage leading to poor performance
Inefficient autoloader causing excessive file system operations
Plugin not maintained or tested with recent WordPress versions

Weaknesses

Performance issues affecting site speed
High resource consumption
Lack of recent maintenance and updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple back-to-top button without needing advanced features or shortcode support, and who have sites where performance impact is minimal.

Not ideal for

Sites where performance and server resource usage are critical, or users requiring shortcode support and up-to-date plugin maintenance.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic back-to-top button functionality with some customization options.

Final Verdict

Scroll Back To Top offers a straightforward solution for adding a back-to-top button with mostly positive user feedback. However, significant concerns about performance and resource usage limit its suitability for many sites, especially those with higher traffic or limited server capacity.

Given the availability of multiple alternatives and the lack of recent updates, users should carefully consider their site's performance needs before choosing this plugin. Those prioritizing speed and efficiency may want to explore other options.

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.