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Smooth Page Scroll Up/Down Buttons

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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.

Smooth Page Scroll Up/Down Buttons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Smooth Scroll Page Up/Down Buttons adds buttons for easy scrolling up or down one screen/page at a time. Ideal for content-heavy pages.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Smooth Page Scroll Up/Down Buttons plugin for WordPress adds buttons to every page of your site, that can be used to smoothly scroll up or down exactly one screen/page at a time. This can be particularly handy for pages with a lot of text/content, or in cases wherever a browser's scrollbar is just not good enough to enable one-click, one-screen scrolling.

BONUS BUTTON! Optionally, you can add a 'Back to top' button, that will take the visitor right back to the very top of the page.

No knowledge of any coding is required at all.

Features include button positioning options, scrolling distance settings, customizable button sizes, adjustable scrolling speed, and the optional 'Back to top' button.

Comparing to Alternatives

Smooth Page Scroll Up/Down Buttons stands out in the page scroll plugin category with several viable alternatives available for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Smooth and reliable scrolling functionality up and down the page
High user satisfaction with a 5-star rating from the majority of users
Simple installation and ease of use
Responsive and helpful developer support
Lightweight plugin that does not bloat the site

Weaknesses

Limited customization options such as icon variety and color choices
No mobile-specific toggle feature currently available
Lacks a pro version with advanced features
Past security vulnerabilities, although fixed, may concern cautious users

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback with a perfect 5-star rating from 95% of users and no negative reviews, reflecting strong user satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

'It Simply Works!' - Arthur Gager
'Works really well!' - fae
'Excellent plugin and great support' - Groovyx9
'Super awesome plugin ever existed' - sachsongngu
'High-quality, easy-to-install plugin' - 4ura

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited icon customization options
No option to disable on mobile devices
No premium version with additional features
Historical security issues, though resolved

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable, and easy-to-use scroll up/down button plugin with solid developer support and no cost.

Not ideal for

Those needing extensive customization options, mobile-specific controls, or advanced premium features may find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers smooth scroll up and down buttons with basic customization and reliable performance.

Final Verdict

Smooth Page Scroll Up/Down Buttons is a highly rated and dependable plugin that fulfills its purpose with simplicity and efficiency, backed by excellent user feedback and developer support. It is a strong choice for users wanting a no-fuss scroll button solution without additional costs.

While it lacks advanced customization and a premium tier, and has had past security vulnerabilities that have since been fixed, it remains a solid option among its alternatives for those prioritizing ease of use and reliability.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Smooth Page Scroll Up/Down Buttons plugin.

smooth scroll

scroll buttons

page navigation

Screenshots

FAQ

Currently, the only thing you can change about the buttons, is their SIZE and POSITIONING (using any of the 4 layout templates). A future version may include more buttons, and/or the option to upload your own button graphics or point to your own uploaded images.