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Scroll Back To Top

by joesexton00 · 10,000+ active installs · Checked 5 Nov 2026
At risk1 Critical1 Warning

At risk: no release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017).

59/ 100At risk
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Scroll Back To Top
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 108 months (last release 28 Nov 2017). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.28 Nov 2018Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 29 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Scroll Back To Top still maintained?
No. Last release 28 Nov 2017, over 8 years ago. 28 Nov 2017 · wordpress.org
Who owns Scroll Back To Top, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 5 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Scroll Back To Top removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 5 Nov 2026. 5 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Scroll Back To Top safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 5 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Scroll Back To Top update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.1.3. No one-star spike after it. 4 Jun 2014 · Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 2014.

Maintenance

Last release
9 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
4.2 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for Scroll Back To Top
Q1 20240
Q2 20240
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 28 Nov 2017. Tested up to 4.2, 29 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.2.

Last 90 days vs lifetime average rating for Scroll Back To Top
Last 90 daysNo reviews
Lifetime4.2
Rating distribution
5 star42
4 star2
3 star2
2 star2
1 star8
Latest low reviews

Momentum

Active installs
10,000+
Downloads, last full week
441
Weekly downloads, last 26 complete weeks
Weekly downloads for Scroll Back To Top
4 May 202620
11 May 202643
18 May 202651
25 May 202661
1 Jun 202651
8 Jun 202661
15 Jun 202653
22 Jun 202636
29 Jun 202647
6 Jul 202655
13 Jul 202650
20 Jul 202673
27 Jul 202672
3 Aug 202697
10 Aug 2026149
17 Aug 202696
24 Aug 2026125
31 Aug 2026121
7 Sep 2026148
14 Sep 2026160
21 Sep 2026157
28 Sep 2026210
5 Oct 2026137
12 Oct 2026329
19 Oct 2026395
26 Oct 2026441

Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 161% above the 26-week average.

Healthier alternatives

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Facts

Version
1.1.3
Author
joesexton00
Added
30 Mar 2014
Last updated
28 Nov 2017
Active installs
10,000+
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.2.39
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
Site Administration & Utilities > URL Redirects & 301 Management
Tags
button, jquery, scroll, back to top, scroll to top

Questions about Scroll Back To Top

Is Scroll Back To Top still maintained?

No. Last release 28 Nov 2017, over 8 years ago.

Who owns Scroll Back To Top, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Scroll Back To Top removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 5 Nov 2026.

Is Scroll Back To Top safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Scroll Back To Top update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.1.3. No one-star spike after it.

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