CSS Scrollbar Generator

Generate custom scrollbar CSS for WebKit and Firefox. Adjust color, width, and radius with live preview. Free, private, and runs locally in your browser.

How to use

  1. Enter inputs — Provide the required values for the CSS Scrollbar Generator.
  2. Get the result — Output updates instantly as you adjust inputs.
  3. Copy or export — Copy the result to your clipboard with one click.
  4. Reuse anywhere — Use the output in your project, document, or workflow.
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A developer tones down a code-snippet scrollbar to match the syntax-highlighter theme without breaking native Firefox behavior.

Cross-Browser Scrollbars

Modern browsers expose two styling syntaxes: the WebKit pseudo-elements (Chrome, Edge, Safari) and the Firefox scrollbar-width + scrollbar-color properties. This tool emits both.

Accessibility

Keep thumb and track colors distinct enough for low-vision users — a minimum 3:1 contrast ratio is recommended.

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About CSS Scrollbar Generator

Default browser scrollbars look out of place on branded sites. This generator builds cross-browser custom scrollbar CSS — webkit pseudo-elements for Chrome/Safari/Edge plus the standard

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When to Style Scrollbars (and When Not To)

Style them for branded apps where defaults look jarring, custom dark-mode interfaces, or design-led marketing sites. Don't style them for accessibility-sensitive apps (custom thin scrollbars are hard to grab for motor-impaired users), data-dense interfaces (users want native behaviour), or anything that needs to feel like a system app." }} />

Accessibility Checklist

at least 12px wide for motor accessibility (the WCAG-recommended minimum touch target is 24px, but scrollbars are exempt within reason). Hover and focus states must be visually distinct. Contrast of thumb against track at least 3:1. Test with a trackpad, mouse, and keyboard before shipping." }} />

More Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work in Firefox?

Yes — separate

rules are included automatically.

What about mobile?

Mobile browsers hide scrollbars by default; custom CSS shows them again, which most mobile users find distracting. Test before shipping.

Can I style only specific elements?

Yes — change the selector at the top of the generated CSS (e.g.

for theme-aware scrollbars.

Is my CSS sent anywhere?

No — generation is local.