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ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powered by Lenis)

Smooth scrolling for WordPress powered by the Lenis JavaScript library.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version1.0.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update27 May 20265mo ago
Active installations40Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powered by Lenis) version 1.0.0 as active, updated 5mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

About this plugin

ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powered by Lenis) replaces the default browser scrolling with a smooth, fluid, inertia-based scrolling experience powered by the Lenis scrolling engine.

This plugin enables smooth scrolling in WordPress using the Lenis JavaScript library. This plugin is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Lenis project.

Key Features

  • Smooth Inertia Scrolling — Natural, frame-synced scroll animations
  • Smooth Anchor Links — Automatically smooths all anchor navigation (#links)
  • Fixed Header Support — Auto-detects sticky/fixed headers and offsets scroll targets
  • GSAP ScrollTrigger Compatibility — Syncs with GSAP animations automatically
  • Scroll-to-Top Support — Universal detection of scroll-to-top buttons across themes
  • Conflict Detection — Warns about existing smooth scroll CSS or libraries
  • Accessibility — Focus management after smooth scroll for keyboard/screen reader users
  • Dynamic Content — Handles AJAX content, page builders, and lazy-loaded sections
  • Admin Settings — Full control over scroll duration, smoothness, header offset, and more

Universal Theme Compatibility

Works with all WordPress themes including:

  • Kadence
  • Astra
  • GeneratePress
  • Flavor
  • Flavor starter
  • OceanWP
  • Elementor-based themes
  • Gutenberg block themes
  • Custom themes
  • Page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Bricks)

Performance

  • No jQuery dependency
  • Single requestAnimationFrame loop
  • Lightweight architecture (~12KB total)
  • Defers to GSAP ticker when available (no double RAF)
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • smooth scroll
  • animation
  • lenis
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity27 May 20265mo ago

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