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Alternatives to WordBar
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Estimated reading time with a progress bar and live countdown. Fast, lightweight and accurate — works with page builders and caching.
ReadMarkerv1.0.0
Free reading time, reading progress, and reader controls, with shortcodes and a WordPress block.
Boost engagement with a reading progress bar, automatic reading time estimation, live word count, accurate post view counter for your WordPress site.
Reading Timev1.2.21
Reading Time shows the estimated reading time and puts an animated progress bar inside the post.
Word Count Goal Trackerv1.4.1
Track your writing progress, set word count goals for posts, and stay consistent as a blogger or author — directly inside your WordPress editor.
Tlabe Reading Time Estimator is a lightweight, secure, and customizable reading time estimator for WordPress single posts.
A minimalist, accessible reading time badge + scroll progress bar. AI-assisted time adjustment, per-post overrides, zero tracking.
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.
Brevio Reading Durationv1.0.0
Displays an estimated reading time at the top of each blog post.