Idara Reading Timev1.0.1
Show estimated reading time with an optional scroll progress bar. A lightweight, FSE-ready Gutenberg block that loads only where used.
Alternatives to Nuvora Reading Time & Progress Bar
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Scroll Progressv2.0.1
Add a fast reading progress bar to posts and pages, with four placements and simple appearance controls.
Show a reading time badge and a scroll progress bar on your posts and pages — fully customizable from the admin panel.
ReadMetricv1.0.0
Automatically calculates and displays estimated reading time for posts, pages, and custom post types.
Airkas Scroll Progressv1.0.0
A lightweight and simple reading progress bar that shows visitors how far they have scrolled through your page.
ReadMarkerv1.0.0
Free reading time, reading progress, and reader controls, with shortcodes and a WordPress block.
ZenRead is a lightweight and secure plugin that adds a sleek reading progress bar and an estimated reading time indicator to your WordPress posts.
Adds a reading progress bar and estimated article read time to improve engagement and reading experience.
A lightweight toolkit of small, toggleable site features: scroll to top button, reading progress bar, reading time and a custom scroll bar.
Show an estimated "X min read" on your posts, and anywhere with the [reading_time] shortcode.