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Custom Scrollbar
Custom Scrollbar is a WordPress plugin that replaces the browser's default scrollbars with ones you style yourself. You choose colors, widths and shapes so the scrollbar matches the rest of your design, and you decide where those styles apply.
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Released
- Jan 21, 2024
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Custom Scrollbar 1.0.3
Version 1.0.3 · Jan 21, 2024
Latest
- FixedFixed Pull-to-Refresh on mobile devices (thanks to slimfire18)
- FixedFixed "Save Changes" button on Design tab
- NewAdd settings to customize the Pull-to-Refresh feature
- ImprovedUpdated Documentation
- ImprovedUpdated Master Plugin Framework
What it does
Most sites spend a lot of effort on fonts, colors and layout, then leave the scrollbar as the plain gray bar the browser provides. That small mismatch can look out of place on a carefully branded site. This plugin gives you settings to change the scrollbar's color, width and shape, so it fits the look you already have. It is set up through the plugin settings, so you can style scrollbars without writing code, and it comes with documentation to walk you through the options.
You can apply your scrollbar design across the whole site or target specific areas such as textarea fields and other custom containers. If some textareas should keep their default scrollbar, you can exclude them. The scrollbars are retina ready and responsive, so they display cleanly on different screens and devices. The plugin also includes settings for a pull-to-refresh feature on mobile devices. It suits site owners who want a consistent design down to the small details, and developers styling client sites.
Best for
- Brand-focused sites wanting scrollbars that match their colors
- Developers and agencies styling client WordPress sites
- Sites with textareas or scrolling custom containers
Features
Custom colors, widths and shapes
Set the color, width and shape of your scrollbars so they match your site's design instead of the browser's default appearance.
Site-wide scrollbar styling
Apply one scrollbar design globally so every page on your site uses the same styled scrollbar for a consistent look.
Element-specific targeting
Style scrolling on textarea fields and other custom elements, giving those containers scrollbars that match the rest of your design.
Exclusion options
Exclude specific textarea elements from customization when you want them to keep their default scrollbar, so you control exactly where styles appear.
Retina ready and responsive
Scrollbars are built to look crisp on high-resolution displays and adapt across different devices and screen sizes.
Pull-to-refresh settings
Adjust how the pull-to-refresh feature behaves on mobile devices using its own set of settings within the plugin.
No coding required
Configure your scrollbar styles through the plugin settings, with included documentation explaining the options, so you do not need to write CSS.
Questions about Custom Scrollbar
Can I style scrollbars on only part of my site?
Yes. You can apply your scrollbar design site-wide, or target specific elements such as textarea fields and other custom containers. You can also exclude specific textareas so they keep the default scrollbar.
What parts of the scrollbar can I change?
The plugin lets you customize the scrollbar's colors, widths and shapes. That gives you enough control to create anything from a slim, subtle bar to a bolder one that matches your brand colors.
Will the scrollbars look right on phones and high-resolution screens?
The plugin is retina ready and responsive, so styled scrollbars are designed to display crisply across different devices and screen sizes. It also includes settings for a pull-to-refresh feature on mobile devices.
Do I need to know CSS to use it?
No. Scrollbar styles are set through the plugin's settings rather than code, and documentation is included to explain each option.
Is Custom Scrollbar free?
The code of Custom Scrollbar is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Custom Scrollbar is this?
Version 1.0.3, released Jan 21, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Custom Scrollbar?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Custom Scrollbar automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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