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Simple Back To Top

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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.

Simple Back To Top Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add a back to top button to your website. Customize the icon in the admin section.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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

This plugin allows users to smoothly scroll back to the top of a webpage. It is particularly useful for websites with infinite scrolling.

After installation, a back to top icon will automatically appear when users scroll down. Clicking on this icon will smoothly take them back to the top of the page.

Users can easily customize the back to top icon from the admin section, providing a personalized touch to their website.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Back To Top is a lightweight and straightforward plugin for adding a scroll-to-top button, with several other plugins available offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely lightweight, under 7 KB in size
Simple and easy to use with no bloat
Compatible with older WordPress versions
Allows custom semi-transparent images for the button
Reliable and well-written code

Weaknesses

Last updated a year ago, which may concern some users
One user reported unwanted advertisements appearing on their site

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 85.7% five-star reviews, indicating general satisfaction among users, though there is a notable low rating citing serious concerns.

Positive highlights

'Lightweight is what I want for a scroll up plugin.' — seoexample
'Only way to do it! Added my own semitransparent image, perfect, lightweight!' — Jimmy Lee
'Well written, no bloat, works well, tiny size, excellent in every way!!!' — Joseph
'This is a good plugin.' — Uday Chakma
'Lightweight plugin that does what it says on the tin.' — caerlaverock

Common complaints

Plugin adds unwanted advertisements to the site

Weaknesses

No recent updates in the past year
Lack of hover text feature for the button

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a minimalistic, lightweight scroll-to-top plugin without extra features or bloat will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Those who require frequent updates, advanced customization options, or are concerned about reports of unwanted ads should consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a simple, lightweight scroll-to-top button with basic customization such as adding a semi-transparent image.

Final Verdict

Simple Back To Top is a highly lightweight and effective plugin for users wanting a straightforward scroll-to-top button without unnecessary features. Its strong positive reviews highlight its reliability and ease of use.

However, the lack of recent updates and a serious complaint about unwanted advertisements may deter some users. Those prioritizing security and ongoing support might explore alternative plugins.