10 Best Parallax Scrolling Effects (2023 Update)

by heng zong,

What Is Parallax Scrolling Effect?

Parallax scrolling is a stunning scroll effect that makes an element scroll at a different speed than the page scroll.

Parallax Scrolling Effect is typically used in the modern web design where the background image scroll slower than the foreground when the user scrolls down the webpage.

The Best Parallax Scrolling Plugin

In this post you will find the 10 best JavaScript and Pure CSS solutions that help you implement the Parallax Scrolling Effect on elements as you scroll down or up the webpage. I hope you like it.

Originally Published Nov 17 2017, updated Jan 06 2023

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jQuery Parallax Scrolling Plugins:

Spotify-Like Parallax Scrolling Effect with jQuery - Parallax.js

Yet another jQuery parallax plugin that helps you create Spotify-like parallax scrolling effect on your web page.

Parallax Scrolling Library For Mobile & Desktop – basicScroll

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Horizontal/Vertical Parallax Scrolling Effects In jQuery - paroller.js

paroller.js is a jQuery plugin that applies horizontal/vertical parallax scrolling effects to background or foreground of any DOM element.

Horizontal/Vertical Parallax Scrolling Effects In jQuery - paroller.js

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Simple Spotify-Like jQuery Image Parallax Effect Plugin - Parallax ImageScroll

A simple and easy jQuery plugin for creating image parallax effects when scrolling the page, inspired by Spotify.com.

Simple Spotify-Like jQuery Image Parallax Effect Plugin - Parallax ImageScroll

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jQuery Plugin For Parallax Effects & CSS3 Animations On Scroll

A lightweight yet robust jQuery plugin helps you apply smooth parallax scrolling effects & CSS3 powered animations on any elements while scrolling down or up the webpage.

jQuery Plugin For Parallax Effects & CSS3 Animations On Scroll

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jQuery Plugin For Smooth Parallax Effects On Scroll - enllax.js

A really small (~1kb minified) jQuery plugin that makes it easier to implement the familiar Parallax Effect on background or foreground elements as you scroll down the web page.

https://www.jqueryscript.net/images/jQuery-Plugin-For-Smooth-Parallax-Effects-On-Scroll-enllax-js.jpg

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Vanilla JS Parallax Scrolling Effect Libraries:

Awesome Scroll Effects In JavaScript – lax.js

A lightweight vanilla JavaScript library that provides 20+ awesome animations for elements when scrolling down and up.

Awesome Scroll Effects In JavaScript – lax.js

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Lightweight Vanilla Javascript Parallax Library – rellax

rellax is a small vanilla JavaScript library which provides a smooth parallax scrolling effect on any DOM elements.

Lightweight Vanilla Javascript Parallax Library – rellax

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locomotive-scroll

locomotive-scroll is a modern JS library that applies a smooth, subtle, configurable parallax scroll effect to elements when scrolled into view.

Animate Elements On Scroll With Parallax Effect - locomotive-scroll

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Pure CSS Parallax Scrolling Effects:

Pure CSS Parallax Scrolling Effect

A simple pure CSS solution to create subtle parallax effects on Html elements when scrolling the web page.

Pure CSS Parallax Scrolling Effect

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Twitter-like Header Parallax Effect Using Pure CSS / CSS3

A pure CSS approach to creating Twitter-like header background parallax scrolling effects using CSS, CSS3 transforms and :before pseudo element.

Twitter-like Header Parallax Effect Using Pure CSS / CSS3

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Conclusion:

Looking for more jQuery plugins or JavaScript libraries to create awesome Text Rotators on the web & mobile? See jQuery Parallax Scrolling and JavaScript/CSS Parallax Scrolling sections for more details.

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