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Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post

Display reading time and word count for posts and also simple use shortcode ['reading-time']. Automatically or via shortcode. Simple and SEO-friendly.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Current version1.0.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.8
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Directory statusactive
Last directory update27 Jun 20251y ago
Active installations10Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 3 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post version 1.0.0 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.

Overview

About this plugin

This plugin adds a dynamic block or shortcode to show estimated reading time and word count for WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types.

Features:

* Automatically appends reading time and word count to the top of posts

* Optional display under title

* Shortcode: [reading_time]

* Uses average reading speed of 200 WPM

* Admin settings to enable/disable sections

Great for improving user experience, accessibility, and SEO readability metrics.

Arbitrary section

This plugin was built with performance in mind. All logic is based on server-side rendering — no page builders or heavy frontend JavaScript.

A brief Markdown Example

  • Automatic reading time on top of content
  • Optional word count toggle
  • Clean and safe output
  • Easy to use
  • Customizable
  • Lightweight

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WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • content tools
  • reading time
  • word count
  • readability
  • seo
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.8

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Update activity27 Jun 20251y ago

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