Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar vs Tap Top

Improve your website’s user experience with Scroll to Top, a lightweight and feature-rich plugin that adds a smooth “Back to Top” button and a Reading Progress Bar. Long pages can be frustrating. This plugin helps users navigate seamlessly with a single click. Unlike basic scroll plugins, we offer 16 professionally designed styles, ranging from minimal arrows to gamified animations like Rocket Launch and Cosmic effects. It also includes a visual Reading Progress Bar, perfect for blogs and long-form content to show readers their position on the page. Position the bar at the top, bottom, or right side of the screen — and if you choose the top position, the plugin automatically detects your site’s header (including sticky and FSE block theme headers) and places the bar neatly below it. 🚀 Why Choose This Scroll to Top Plugin? Every website needs smooth navigation. Our plugin boosts user experience by allowing visitors to return to the top of your page instantly, reducing bounce rates and keeping them engaged. We prioritized performance, ensuring the plugin is lightweight and fast, loading assets only when necessary so your site speed remains unaffected. You can fully customize the extensive color options to match your brand identity, complete with live previews. Plus, it’s designed to be mobile-responsive, working perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops. Boost Navigation: Reduce bounce rates by making it easy to scroll back up. Lightweight & Fast: Optimized for performance; assets load only when needed. Fully Customizable: Match your brand with unlimited colors and live previews. Mobile Responsive: Designed to work perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops. ✨ Key Features Unlock a suite of powerful features designed for modern websites. Choose from over 16 unique styles, ranging from minimalist designs to fun animations. The integrated Reading Progress Bar gives users a clear visual indicator of their position, while the smooth scroll technology ensures a polished feel. You have full control over positioning, scroll triggers, animation speed, and page targeting to ensure the button appears exactly when and where you need it. 16+ Unique Styles: Choose from minimalist arrows, rockets, bubbles, neon effects, and more. Reading Progress Bar: A sleek bar that fills as users scroll — position it at the top, bottom, or right side. Header Auto-Detection: When placed at the top, the bar automatically detects sticky and FSE block theme headers and sits neatly below them. You can also provide a custom CSS selector. Smooth Scroll Up: Customize the scroll speed (Slow, Normal, Fast) for a polished feel. Smart Positioning: Place the button Bottom-Right, Bottom-Left, or Bottom-Center. Scroll Trigger: Auto-show the button after scrolling a specific distance (e.g., 300px). Page Targeting: Display on specific post types (Homepage, Posts, Pages) or exclude as needed. Accessibility Ready: WCAG compliant with keyboard support and ARIA labels. 🎨 Styles Included We understand that every site has a unique design language. That’s why we’ve included a diverse library of button styles. Whether you need an essential arrow for a professional business site, a visual indicator for a blog, or a fun animation for a creative portfolio, you’ll find the perfect match. Our styles include everything from neon pulses and holographic effects to classic, minimal designs. Essential: Classic Arrow, Minimal Glass, Floating Bubble. Visual Indicators: Progress Circle, Progress Bar (Top / Bottom / Right). Fun Animations: Rocket Launch, Magic Wand, Floating Bubble. Modern Effects: Neon Pulse, Holographic, Cosmic Sparkle. ♿ Accessibility First Web accessibility is at the core of our development. We believe navigation should be seamless for everyone. The plugin is built with strict WCAG compliance, offering full keyboard navigation support (Tab key) and proper ARIA labels for screen readers. It also respects user preferences for reduced motion, ensuring a comfortable experience for all visitors. Keyboard Support: Full keyboard navigation support (Tab key). Screen Readers: Proper ARIA labels for screen readers. Reduced Motion: Respects user “Reduced Motion” settings in browsers. 💡 Pro Tips: * Use the progress circle style for long-form content * Match button colors to your brand palette * Enable the progress bar and set it to “Top” — it will auto-detect your sticky header and sit neatly below it * Use the custom selector option if your theme uses a non-standard header class (e.g. .my-theme-header) * Adjust bottom offset to avoid conflicts with other fixed elements * Position buttons based on your site’s layout

Tap Top goes far beyond simple back-to-top plugins by solving real problems that modern WordPress sites face with scroll libraries and complex layouts. 🎉 What’s New in Version 1.3.0 ✨ 6 Unique Button Shapes * Circle (Classic round button) * Square (Modern angular design) * Rounded Square (Soft corners) * Pill (Capsule/oblong shape) * Pentagon (5-sided polygon) * Hexagon (6-sided polygon) 🎬 6 Smooth Animation Styles * Fade (Classic smooth fade) * Slide (Slides up from bottom) * Scale (Zoom in/out effect) * Bounce (Playful bounce animation) * Rotate (Spinning entrance) * Flip (3D flip effect) 👆 Smart Hide on Scroll Down * Automatically hides button when scrolling down * Reappears instantly when scrolling up * Reduces visual clutter and improves UX * Smooth transitions with accessibility support 🚀 Core Features Library-Aware Scroll Behavior * Automatic Detection: Detects Lenis, Locomotive Scroll, and SmoothScrollbar automatically * Native API Integration: Uses each library’s public API to avoid conflicts and broken behavior * Multi-Container Support: Works with nested scroll containers and page builder layouts * Graceful Fallback: Custom smooth scroll for sites without these libraries Universal Anchor Link Fixes * Cross-Library Normalization: Makes anchor links work consistently across all scroll libraries * Smart Offset Detection: Automatically accounts for sticky headers and fixed elements * In-Page TOC Support: Ensures table of contents and anchor navigation work perfectly * Hash URL Handling: Proper deep-linking support with smooth scrolling Adaptive Positioning & Obstruction Avoidance * Smart Detection: Automatically detects cookie banners, chat widgets, and other fixed elements * Dynamic Repositioning: Moves button to avoid overlapping with other interface elements * Mobile Safe Areas: Full support for iPhone notches, Android punch-holes, and gesture areas * ResizeObserver Integration: Responds to layout changes in real-time Accessibility-First Design * Motion Preferences: Respects prefers-reduced-motion setting automatically * Screen Reader Support: Proper ARIA labels and semantic markup * Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard accessibility support * High Contrast Mode: Enhanced visibility in high-contrast and forced-colors modes * Focus Management: Proper focus handling and visual indicators Advanced Gutenberg Integration * Full Site Editor Support: Works perfectly with block themes and site editing * Per-Template Overrides: Different settings for different templates and pages * Live Preview: Real-time preview in the block editor * Flexible Display Modes: Global, Block-Only, or Hybrid approaches Performance & Modern Development * Zero Dependencies: No jQuery or external libraries required * Efficient Loading: Idle-until-visible and intelligent loading strategies * GPU Acceleration: Hardware-accelerated animations where supported * Minimal Footprint: Lightweight code with maximum functionality 📋 Supported Scroll Libraries Tested and Verified: * ✅ Lenis (v1.0+) – Automatic detection and native API integration * ✅ Locomotive Scroll (v4.x and v5.x) – Full compatibility with both versions * ✅ SmoothScrollbar (v8.x) – Native API usage for smooth integration * ✅ Custom Scroll Containers – Detects nested and custom implementations * ✅ Native Browser Scrolling – Enhanced smooth scrolling fallback 🎯 Display Modes Global Mode * Traditional site-wide button with centralized settings * Show/hide rules based on page types * Content exclusion system for specific pages * Perfect for sites that want consistent behavior everywhere Block-Only Mode * Use Gutenberg blocks for complete per-page control * Each block has independent settings (colors, position, behavior) * No global button – only blocks you explicitly add * Ideal for complex sites with varied requirements Hybrid Mode * Global settings provide the default behavior * Blocks override global settings on pages where they exist * Best of both worlds – consistency with flexibility * Recommended for most professional sites 🔧 Key Features Scroll Progress Ring * Beautiful circular progress indicator around the button * Shows exact scroll progress (0-100%) * Fully customizable colors, width, and background * Automatically disabled for users with motion sensitivity * Smooth 60fps animations with performance optimization Smart Positioning * Automatic detection of cookie banners, chat widgets, sticky headers * Dynamic repositioning to avoid interface conflicts * Mobile-first design with safe-area insets * Responsive behavior across all device sizes * Smooth transitions when obstacles appear/disappear Comprehensive Customization * Position control (left/right with pixel-perfect offsets) * Size adjustment (24px to 80px) * Color customization (background, icon, progress ring) * Animation timing and easing preferences * Show/hide conditions and page-specific rules * 6 unique button shapes * 6 smooth animation styles * Smart hide on scroll down behavior 📱 Mobile & Device Support Mobile Optimization * iPhone safe-area support (notches, Dynamic Island) * Android safe-area support (punch-holes, gesture bars) * Touch-optimized button sizing and positioning * Responsive design that adapts to orientation changes Cross-Browser Compatibility * Modern browsers with ES6+ support * Graceful degradation for older browsers * Progressive enhancement approach * Tested on iOS Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge ⚡ Performance Features Loading Optimization * Lazy initialization – only loads when needed * Intelligent asset enqueueing based on page content * Minimal DOM impact with efficient event handling * CPU-friendly animations with proper throttling Memory Management * Automatic cleanup when elements are removed * Efficient event listener management * ResizeObserver with proper disposal * No memory leaks or performance degradation Advanced Documentation Button Shape Examples Circle (Classic): – Perfect for traditional designs – Universal recognition – Clean and simple Square (Modern): – Sharp, angular aesthetic – Contemporary design – Stands out on page Rounded Square: – Friendly, approachable – Balanced between sharp and soft – Popular in modern UIs Pill (Capsule): – Elongated shape – Modern app-like feel – Great for minimal designs Pentagon: – Unique 5-sided polygon – Geometric visual interest – Distinctive appearance Hexagon: – 6-sided polygon – Technical/modern aesthetic – Popular in tech designs Animation Style Guide Fade (Recommended): – Smooth, subtle appearance – Universal compatibility – Low motion impact Slide: – Slides up from bottom – Clear directional cue – Engaging entrance Scale: – Zoom in/out effect – Draws attention – Modern feel Bounce: – Playful, energetic – Fun animation – Good for casual sites Rotate: – Spinning entrance – Eye-catching – Unique effect Flip: – 3D perspective effect – Most dramatic – Modern browsers only All animations automatically disabled for users with prefers-reduced-motion setting. Hide on Scroll Down How It Works: 1. Button appears when scrolling up 2. Button hides when scrolling down 3. Reduces visual clutter during reading 4. Smooth transitions with chosen animation 5. Improves overall UX Best Practices: – Works great with Slide or Fade animations – Ideal for content-heavy sites – Reduces distraction during reading – Users can still access by scrolling up Developer Hooks Filters: – taptop_global_config – Modify global configuration – taptop_block_attributes – Customize block defaults – taptop_should_load – Control when assets load – taptop_excluded_pages – Programmatically exclude pages Actions: – taptop_before_button_render – Before button initialization – taptop_after_assets_enqueue – After assets are loaded Privacy Policy Tap Top respects user privacy and GDPR compliance: No Data Collection: – Plugin does not collect any personal data – No external API calls or data transmission – No user tracking or analytics – No cookies or local storage usage Local Functionality: – All settings stored in WordPress options table – JavaScript runs entirely client-side – No external dependencies or CDN usage – Respects user’s motion and accessibility preferences Credits Special thanks to: – WordPress community for feedback and testing – Accessibility consultants for WCAG compliance guidance – Modern scroll library maintainers for API documentation – Beta testers who helped refine the user experience – Design inspiration from modern web applications