Title: SmartParallax – Parallax Scroll Effects & Scroll Animations Author: smartparallax Published: 24, Payares de 2025 Last modified: 7, Marzu de 2026 --- Guetar plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/smartparallax/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3401644) ![](https://ps.w.org/smartparallax/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3401644) # SmartParallax – Parallax Scroll Effects & Scroll Animations By [smartparallax](https://profiles.wordpress.org/smartparallax/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/smartparallax.1.0.9.zip) * [Details](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/smartparallax/#description) * [Reviews](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/smartparallax/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/smartparallax/#installation) * [Development](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/smartparallax/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/) ## Description **SmartParallax** adds true scroll-linked parallax scroll effects to WordPress — built for performance, not gimmicks. Unlike many animation plugins, SmartParallax does **not** run time-based animations. All motion is **directly tied to the user’s scroll position**. If the user doesn’t scroll, nothing moves. This approach results in excellent performance, smooth motion and stable **Core Web Vitals** — even on mobile devices. You don’t write JavaScript. You don’t configure timelines. You simply add a CSS class to a block, image or section — and the parallax scroll effect works instantly. SmartParallax uses a small, dependency-free JavaScript engine and GPU-accelerated transforms. There is no jQuery, no frameworks and no heavy animation libraries involved. The plugin works out of the box with: Gutenberg (Block Editor), Full Site Editing( FSE), Elementor (scroll effects & parallax), Bricks, Divi, Oxygen, WPBakery and most modern WordPress themes. Perfect for: * Parallax scroll sections * Scroll animations in Elementor * Gutenberg scroll effects * Background parallax images * Lightweight animation on scroll Live demo: See all free effects in action. [https://smartparallax.com/wordpress-parallax-plugin-demo/](https://smartparallax.com/wordpress-parallax-plugin-demo/) ### Why SmartParallax SmartParallax is built for developers and designers who want clean, scroll-driven motion without sacrificing performance or Core Web Vitals. * True scroll-linked motion (no time-based animations) * No JavaScript configuration required * Extremely lightweight (only a few KB) * No jQuery, no frameworks, no dependencies * Optimized for mobile devices * Designed to preserve Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed scores ### Available Classes Class Description `.parallax-image` Moves only the background image `.parallax-container` Moves the entire block or section `.parallax-x` Enables horizontal movement `.parallax-01 … 10` Controls movement strength `.parallax--01 … 10` Inverted movement direction `.parallax-[…]-s` Stops movement at the center of the viewport Examples: * `.parallax-02` – subtle depth * `.parallax-05` – stronger parallax ### Privacy SmartParallax optionally sends anonymous usage data when the administrator explicitly opts in. Data sent: – Plugin version – WordPress version – PHP version – Site locale – Activation/ deactivation status No personal data, IP addresses or site URLs are collected or stored. Tracking is completely optional and can be disabled at any time in the plugin settings. Privacy Policy: [https://smartparallax.com/datenschutzerklaerung/](https://smartparallax.com/datenschutzerklaerung/) ### License SmartParallax is open-source software licensed under the GPLv2 or later. ## Screenshots * [[ * Scroll-linked parallax background * [[ * Horizontal parallax movement * [[ * Section and layout parallax * [[ * Stop-sensitive motion (`-s` modifier) ## Installation 1. Install the plugin via _Plugins Add New_ or upload it to `/wp-content/plugins/ smart-parallax/`. 2. Activate **SmartParallax**. 3. Add one of the provided CSS classes to any block or section. That’s it. ## FAQ ### Will SmartParallax slow down my website? No. SmartParallax is built for performance and only reacts to user scroll input. ### Do I need to write code? No. You only add CSS classes in the editor. ### Is the animation time-based? No. All effects are scroll-linked and follow the user’s scroll position. ### Does it work with the WordPress Site Editor (FSE)? Yes. SmartParallax works with the Block Editor, Full Site Editing themes and all major page builders including Elementor. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e28f12204efae8fc84b74748c53eba8bce394646b6322fcd632cfd52f85be5f5? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Stabile Performance trotz vieler Scroll-Animationen](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stabile-performance-trotz-vieler-scroll-animationen/)󠁿 [backwerk47](https://profiles.wordpress.org/backwerk47/) 7, Febreru de 2026 Ich nutze SmartParallax auf meiner Website, auf der mehrere Scroll- und Parallax- Animationen eingesetzt werden. Besonders positiv ist, dass die Seite trotz der vielen Animationen sehr stabil bleibt, vor allem auf mobilen Geräten. Das Scrollen fühlt sich flüssig an und das Layout bleibt ruhig, ohne sichtbare Verschiebungen. Die Nutzung ist angenehm unkompliziert. Es sind keine Einstellungen oder Konfigurationsschritte nötig – die Effekte funktionieren direkt über CSS-Klassen. Für mich eine leichte und zuverlässige Lösung, um moderne Scroll-Effekte einzusetzen, ohne Performance- oder Usability-Probleme zu bekommen. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b4b7f17cfdaba1a6764e24619f9bbcae54c9135d4854e4495f0fdbfe898ea3f3? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Lightweight, fast and works perfectly](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/lightweight-fast-and-works-perfectly/)󠁿 [dersteffinger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dersteffinger/) 13, Avientu de 2025 This plugin is extremely easy to use and delivers smooth, GPU-optimized parallax effects without any setup. Works flawlessly with my client’s website and performs better than many premium alternatives. Highly recommended! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2446f764b68f327f371cc039e5a0380d440af98ac8ab6f4b715d603a284da56f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Lightweight, fast and easy to use – great parallax plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/lightweight-fast-and-easy-to-use-great-parallax-plugin/)󠁿 [aurazentrum](https://profiles.wordpress.org/aurazentrum/) 8, Avientu de 2025 I’ve tested SmartParallax on a client website and the results are excellent. The plugin adds smooth parallax backgrounds and scroll effects without slowing down the page. Setup is very simple – adding the CSS classes is enough to get everything working. What I appreciate most is that the engine is lightweight and GPU-accelerated, so the scrolling stays smooth even with larger background images. It also worked well with the theme and builder used on the project. A solid plugin that does exactly what it promises. [ Read all 3 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “SmartParallax – Parallax Scroll Effects & Scroll Animations” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ smartparallax ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/smartparallax/) [Translate “SmartParallax – Parallax Scroll Effects & Scroll Animations” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/smartparallax) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smartparallax/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/smartparallax/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/smartparallax/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/smartparallax/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.9 * Fixed review notice behavior. * Added secure dismissal and reminder system. * Review notice now appears 7 days after activation with optional 14 day reminder. #### 1.0.8 * Added fully transparent, opt-in based anonymous usage tracking. * Added privacy information section. * Added uninstall cleanup routine for complete reset on plugin removal. #### 1.0.7 * Improved Safari compatibility for edge-case JavaScript parsing. #### 1.0.6 * Improved readme clarity and focus on performance and usability. #### 1.0.5 * Updated demo references and wording. #### 1.0.4 * Improved script initialization. #### 1.0.3 * Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 6.9. #### 1.0.2 * Included all unminified CSS and JS files for WordPress.org compliance. #### 1.0.1 * Fixed text domain to match plugin slug. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.0.9** * Last updated **1 mes ago** * Active installations **50+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartparallax/) * Tags * [elementor](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/elementor/)[parallax](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/parallax/) [parallax scroll](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/parallax-scroll/)[scroll animation](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/scroll-animation/) [scroll effect](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/scroll-effect/) * [Advanced View](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/smartparallax/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 3 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smartparallax/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ smartparallax ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/smartparallax/) ## Support Got something to say? 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