---
title: "Adjusting the Kadence Theme’s scroll offset using a filter"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/theme/adjust-kadence-themes-scroll-offset-using-a-filter/"
description: "The Kadence Theme has the kadence_scroll_to_id_additional_offset filter that allows users to modify the additional vertical offset (in pixels) applied when scro…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Kadence Theme"
date: "2025-07-14"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Adjusting the Kadence Theme’s scroll offset using a filter

The Kadence Theme has the `kadence_scroll_to_id_additional_offset` filter that allows users to modify the additional vertical offset (in pixels) applied when scrolling to anchor links using Kadence’s built-in smooth scroll behavior. *It does not modify animation timing or speed.*

This can be useful if you have custom sticky headers, admin bars, or dynamic content that affects how far the page should scroll when targeting an element by ID.

### Parameters

- **`$offset`** *(int)* – The default additional offset. Defaults to `0`.

### Usage

***Add 120 pixels offset and take into account if a user is logged in (admin bar is showing)***

```
add_filter('kadence_scroll_to_id_additional_offset', function($offset){
    $offset = 120;
    $admin_bar = is_admin_bar_showing() ? 32 : 0;
    
    return $offset + $admin_bar;
});
```

Add the PHP code snippets using a plugin. Refer to our guide here: ***[How to add a custom filter or function with Code Snippets](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/blocks/add-custom-filter-or-function-with-code-snippets/)***