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Smooth Back To Top Button

By Tanvirul Haque

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Smooth Back To Top Button Review - In-Depth Analysis

Smooth Back To Top button with scroll progress indicator. This plugin allows users to easily return to the top of the page with a smooth animation.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 31+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

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

The WordPress Back To Top button with scroll progress indicator will allow your visitors to easily scroll back to the top of the page.

It is a lightweight and fully customizable plugin that gives you lots of features such as a button that shows when the user scrolls down the page, a smooth scroll back to top button with animation, and various customization options.

Features include changing scroll duration, button offset, unlimited color options, icon font choices, button position settings, and the ability to enable or disable the button and progress indicator. The plugin is compatible with all WordPress themes and is optimized for performance.

Comparing to Alternatives

Smooth Back To Top Button stands out in the category of scroll-to-top plugins with several close alternatives available.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely easy to set up with minimal configuration needed
Includes a scroll progress indicator for enhanced user experience
Lightweight and performs well with block themes
Highly rated with a near-perfect user satisfaction score
Simple and minimalist design that fits most websites

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options found in some competitors
No pro version available for extended features
Limited to basic scroll-to-top functionality
May not suit users looking for multifunctional plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 31 reviews and no low-star ratings, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

Positive highlights

'Really excellent plugin! Simple, free, and fully functional.' — moreman5
'Nailed it! Activated and worked instantly with nice backend options.' — David Robinson
'Perfect, works flawlessly.' — seanjones98
'Love the scroll progress indicator, works nicely with block themes.' — Decimus
'Simple but nice.' — Reza Asadi

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feature set compared to some alternatives
No premium version means no access to advanced features
Customization options are basic
Focuses solely on scroll-to-top functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight, and effective scroll-to-top button with minimal setup and a clean design will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced customization, multifunctional features, or premium support might find this plugin too basic for their needs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional scroll-to-top button with a progress indicator and basic customization options.

Final Verdict

Smooth Back To Top Button delivers a highly polished, user-friendly experience with excellent ratings and no reported security issues. Its simplicity and effectiveness make it a top choice for users wanting a straightforward scroll-to-top solution.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, its lightweight design and ease of use provide great value. Users seeking more complex functionality should consider alternatives, but for basic needs, this plugin excels.