Description
SmartParallax adds smooth, GPU-accelerated parallax motion to images, backgrounds, blocks and sections.
It uses a tiny, dependency-free JavaScript engine that applies optimized transforms for fluid scrolling performance — even on mobile devices.
Works with Gutenberg, Elementor, Bricks, Divi, Oxygen, WPBakery and virtually every modern WordPress theme.
Zur Demo: https://smartparallax.com/parallax-free-demo/
Highlights
- Smooth, GPU-accelerated parallax motion
- Background parallax using
.parallax-image - Container parallax using
.parallax-container - Horizontal motion using
.parallax-x - Multi-direction parallax using
.parallax-xy - Stop-sensitive motion using the
-smodifier - Speed modifiers (
parallax-3,parallax--05, etc.) - Extremely lightweight, no dependencies
Full documentation: https://smartparallax.com/
Available Classes
Class
Description
.parallax-image
Creates a moving background layer
.parallax-container
Moves an entire block or section
.parallax-x
Enables horizontal parallax motion
.parallax-xy
Enables multi-direction parallax
.parallax-(--)
Adjusts speed (e.g. .parallax-05, .parallax--03)
.parallax-[…]-s
Stop-sensitive motion (movement stops after center)
License
SmartParallax is open-source software licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Screenshots
Vertical Parallax Background Effect 
Horizontal Motion (parallax-x) 
All-Direction Parallax Effect 
Stop-Sensitive Motion (-s Modifier)
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/smart-parallax/,
or install it via Plugins Add New. - Activate SmartParallax.
- Add one of the provided CSS classes to any block or container.
FAQ
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Does SmartParallax use JavaScript?
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Yes. It uses a small, dependency-free engine with GPU-accelerated transforms.
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Is it compatible with page builders?
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Yes. It works with Gutenberg, Elementor, Bricks, Divi, Oxygen, WPBakery and most modern themes.
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Will it slow down my website?
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No. SmartParallax is extremely lightweight and fully GPU-optimized.
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Contributors & Developers
“SmartParallax – GPU Parallax Backgrounds & Scroll Effects” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Interested in development?
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Changelog
1.0.4
- Updated: Improved script initialization using
DOMContentLoadedfor better compatibility. - Added: New screenshots for WordPress.org listing.
- Updated: Readme metadata and demo link for improved clarity.
1.0.3
- Updated: Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 6.9.
- Improved: Minor enhancements to admin menu handling.
1.0.2
- Added: All unminified CSS/JS files included for WordPress.org compliance.
- Updated: Inline assets migrated to WP inline functions.
- Improved: Output buffering in admin pages.
1.0.1
- Fixed: Text domain now matches plugin slug (
smartparallax). - Updated: Plugin URI adjusted to documentation.
1.0.0
- Initial release with GPU-optimized parallax effects.