Sam Reading Timev2.5
Display estimated reading time for your posts using a clean shortcode. Includes a lightweight settings panel under the "Posts" menu.
Alternatives to Easy Reading Progress Bar
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Brevio Reading Durationv1.0.0
Displays an estimated reading time at the top of each blog post.
Worth The Readv1.14.4
An adjustable progress meter showing how much of the post/page the user has scrolled through, and a read time commitment label near the post titles.
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.
Elysian Readerv1.0.0
Display a customizable reading progress bar and reading time with an optional floating widget. Lightweight, responsive, and built without jQuery.
Show estimated reading time on posts, pages, and custom post types. Customize label, format, position, and reading speed.
Show a reading time badge and a scroll progress bar on your posts and pages — fully customizable from the admin panel.
Show an estimated "X min read" on your posts, and anywhere with the [reading_time] shortcode.
RakeshNagar Reading Timev1.0.3
Shows an estimated reading time on single blog posts and pages.
Adds a reading progress bar and estimated article read time to improve engagement and reading experience.