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Sam Reading Time (SRT) is a lightweight and efficient plugin to show estimated reading time in WordPress posts using the <code>[sam_reading_time]</code> shortcode.
Includes a minimal settings page directly accessible under the “Posts” admin menu.
Features include: 
– <code>[sam_reading_time]</code> shortcode for displaying reading time 
– Settings panel for WPM (words per minute) speed and output format 
– Clean output: “Reading Time: 4 minutes” 
– Compatible with all post types 
– Easy to use and theme-friendly 
– No external dependencies or JS 
-SEO & Rich Snippets 
-Multilingual Support
<h3>Usage</h3>
Insert the shortcode anywhere inside your post or page content:
<pre><code>[sam_reading_time]
</code></pre>
Or use it in template files like so:
<pre><code>echo do_shortcode('[sam_reading_time]');
</code></pre>
Settings can be accessed via Posts > Reading Time Settings, where you can adjust:
<ul>
<li>Words-per-minute speed</li>
<li>Prefix/suffix text around reading time</li>
</ul>
<h3>Credits</h3>
Developed by SAM Web Design Agency – https://samwda.ir
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. 
See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for details.

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