Reading Time WPv2.0.18
Reading Time WP creates an estimated reading time of your posts that is inserted above the content or by using a shortcode.
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Tlabe Reading Time Estimator is a lightweight, secure, and customizable reading time estimator for WordPress single posts.
Fattami Reading Timev1.0.0
Shows an estimated reading time badge on your posts, with Unicode-aware word counting (Arabic, French, CJK) and a simple shortcode.
Estimated reading time with a progress bar and live countdown. Fast, lightweight and accurate — works with page builders and caching.
Calculate and display total reading time| Calculate and display Characters and Words | Progress Bar
Boost engagement with a reading progress bar, automatic reading time estimation, live word count, accurate post view counter for your WordPress site.
Brevio Reading Durationv1.0.0
Displays an estimated reading time at the top of each blog post.
ReadMarkerv1.0.0
Free reading time, reading progress, and reader controls, with shortcodes and a WordPress block.
Optic Read-O-Meterv1.0.0
Drops an "X min read" line above your posts. Five styles, color palettes, image-aware time, plural wording, shortcode and block.
Show an estimated "X min read" on your posts, and anywhere with the [reading_time] shortcode.