Tap Top vs WPFront Scroll Top

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

Enhance user experience and site navigation with a lightweight, customizable “Scroll to Top” button. This plugin adds a smooth-scrolling button that appears as users scroll down the page and disappears when they return to the top. Designed for speed and seamless integration, it works with any WordPress theme and includes options for custom icons, button position, color, animation, and intelligent display rules. No coding required—just install and configure in minutes. Perfect for blogs, long-form articles, eCommerce sites, or any website where easy navigation improves usability. Key Features & Customization Intelligent Display: Automatically appears as users scroll down, then disappears when at the top. Smooth Scroll Animation: Provides a fluid and pleasant “back to top” experience. Flexible Destinations: Internal Page Scroll: Link the button to any specific element within the current page. External Page Redirection: Redirect users to any other page or URL. Customizable Button Design: Choose between text, custom image (PNG/SVG), or Font Awesome icons. Use any image URL for complete branding control. Responsive Control: Mobile-Friendly: Option to hide the button on smaller devices/windows for better mobile UX. iFrame Compatibility: Ensures it doesn’t appear inappropriately within iframes. Targeted Visibility: Easily show or hide the button on specific pages or posts. Temporary Display: Auto-hide the button after a set duration for a cleaner interface. Optimized Performance: Utilizes Async JavaScript to ensure fast page loading. Accessibility Focused: Built with ARIA labels and screen reader text for inclusive navigation. SEO-Friendly Markup: Employs semantically correct HTML elements for optimal search engine and accessibility performance. Optimized Performance: Adds functionality without slowing down your site. Easy-to-Use Admin Panel: Configure all settings intuitively from your WordPress dashboard.