Sehrish Anam

Nuvora Reading Time & Progress Bar is a lightweight, developer-friendly plugin that adds two things readers love:
<ol>
<li>A reading time badge — shown before/after your post content.</li>
<li>A scroll progress bar — a sleek bar at the top (or bottom) of the screen that fills as the reader scrolls.</li>
</ol>
<h4>✨ What makes it different?</h4>
AI-assisted reading time adjustment 
Posts with lots of headings, bullet lists, and short paragraphs are scanned faster by readers. The plugin detects structure in your content and intelligently reduces the estimate — labelled “AI-adjusted” so readers know.
Per-post overrides via meta box 
Override the calculated reading time for any post. Hide the badge or progress bar per-post, right from the editor.
Accessibility-first design 
– Semantic <code>role="progressbar"</code> with live <code>aria-valuenow</code> updates 
– Meaningful <code>aria-label</code> on every element 
– Keyboard-focusable progress bar 
– Fully respects <code>prefers-reduced-motion</code> 
– Screen-reader-friendly badge with word count in ARIA label
Minimal & performant 
– No jQuery dependency (vanilla JS) 
– No external assets, fonts, or CDN calls 
– No database writes beyond settings 
– No user tracking whatsoever 
– ~1.5 KB JS / ~1.2 KB CSS (gzipped)
Elementor Widget included 
– Drag and drop the Reading Time widget directly in Elementor 
– Full widget controls for badge display and styling 
– Works seamlessly with Elementor’s responsive settings
Developer-friendly 
– Template tags: <code>rte_the_reading_time()</code>, <code>rte_get_reading_time()</code> 
– Filters: <code>rte_badge_html</code>, <code>rte_show_badge</code>, <code>rte_ai_adjustment_factor</code> 
– CJK (Chinese/Japanese/Korean) content support 
– Per-post type configuration
<h4>📐 Settings</h4>
<ul>
<li>Custom WPM (words per minute) — default 238</li>
<li>Enable/disable AI-assisted adjustment</li>
<li>Badge position: before content, after content, or both</li>
<li>Choose which post types show the badge and/or progress bar</li>
<li>Customise badge label text (use <code>{time}</code> placeholder)</li>
<li>Pick progress bar color, height (1–10 px), position (top/bottom)</li>
<li>Optional percentage tooltip on hover</li>
<li>Respect <code>prefers-reduced-motion</code> toggle</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔧 Template Tags</h4>
Use in your theme:
<pre><code><?php rte_the_reading_time(); // echoes "5 min read" ?>

<?php $data = rte_get_reading_time(); echo $data['minutes']; ?>
</code></pre>
<h4>🪝 Filters</h4>
Customise badge HTML: 
 add_filter( ‘rte_badge_html’, function( $html, $result ) { return $html; }, 10, 2 );
Disable badge conditionally: 
 add_filter( ‘rte_show_badge’, ‘__return_false’ );
Tweak AI adjustment factor (0.75–1.0): 
 add_filter( ‘rte_ai_adjustment_factor’, function( $factor, $html ) { return 0.85; }, 10, 2 );

Nuvora Reading Time & Progress Bar


I was having an issue with post timing, but after downloading and using this plugin, my problem was solved. It’s a great plugin


Good Plugin

A minimalist, accessible reading time badge + scroll progress bar. AI-assisted time adjustment, per-post overrides, zero tracking.

farjanaplugin

ReadJoy brings joy to every reading experience! 🎉
Make your readers feel special with a beautiful progress bar, accurate reading time estimation, and when they finish reading – celebrate them with confetti and heartfelt messages!
Unlike other progress bar plugins, ReadJoy doesn’t just track progress – it celebrates your readers, making them feel valued and encouraging them to come back for more.
Perfect for bloggers, news websites, magazines, and any content site that wants to boost engagement and create memorable reading experiences!
<h4>🎉 What Makes ReadJoy Special?</h4>
ReadJoy is the only WordPress plugin that celebrates your readers when they finish an article!
Celebration System: 
* 🎊 “Shukriya!” Popup – Beautiful reward message when reading is complete 
* 🎭 Smart Mood Detection – AI analyzes your content and shows appropriate messages (happy for positive content, empathetic for sad stories) 
* ✨ Confetti Animation – Delightful visual celebration that makes readers smile 
* ⭐ Review Request – Gentle reminder to leave feedback (can be disabled) 
* 🌐 Multi-language – Bengali & English support
No other plugin does this! Make your readers feel valued! ❤️
<h4>✨ Key Features</h4>
Reading Progress Bar: 
* 📊 Smooth Real-time Progress Bar – Updates as readers scroll 
* 🎨 5 Beautiful Styles – Solid, Gradient, Striped, Animated, Glow 
* 🎨 Dynamic Color Support – All styles use your selected color 
* 📍 Flexible Positioning – Top or bottom of the page 
* 💫 Smooth Animations – Professional and engaging 
* 🎯 Glassmorphism Design – Modern blurred background effects
Smart Reading Time Calculator: 
* ⏱️ Accurate Time Estimation – Based on Words Per Minute (WPM) 
* 📊 Live Progress Percentage – Shows how much is read (e.g., “45% read”) 
* 🕐 Estimated Finish Time – When readers will complete the article 
* 🔢 Customizable WPM – Adjust for your audience (default: 200) 
* 📝 Custom Text Labels – Personalize all messages
Advanced Customization: 
* 🎨 Color Picker – Bar, text, background colors 
* 📏 Size Controls – Bar thickness, font size, border radius 
* 🔤 Typography Options – Font styles and sizes 
* 💫 Hover Effects – Interactive animations 
* 🎯 Box Shadow – Beautiful depth effects 
* ⚙️ Enable/Disable Controls – Turn features on/off as needed
Post Type Support: 
* ✅ Blog Posts 
* ✅ Pages 
* ✅ Custom Post Types 
* ✅ BBPress Forums 
* ✅ WooCommerce Products 
* ✅ Any public post type
<h4>🎯 Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bloggers – Keep readers engaged and reduce bounce rate</li>
<li>News Websites – Show article length and reading time</li>
<li>Educational Sites – Help students track learning progress</li>
<li>Long-form Content – Make reading more enjoyable</li>
<li>Magazine Sites – Professional reading experience</li>
<li>Content Marketers – Improve engagement metrics</li>
<li>Any WordPress Site – Create memorable user experiences</li>
</ul>
<h4>💡 How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to Settings → ReadJoy</li>
<li>Customize colors, position, and style</li>
<li>Enable celebration popup (or disable if you prefer)</li>
<li>Adjust WPM for your audience</li>
<li>Done! Your readers will love it!</li>
</ol>
<h4>🌟 What Makes ReadJoy Unique?</h4>
<ul>
<li>First Plugin to Celebrate Readers – No competitor does this!</li>
<li>Smart Mood Detection – AI-powered content emotion analysis</li>
<li>Interactive Celebrations – Confetti, popups, heartfelt messages</li>
<li>Glassmorphism Design – Modern, premium appearance</li>
<li>27+ Features – Most comprehensive reading progress plugin</li>
<li>100% FREE – All features, no premium version</li>
<li>Zero Performance Impact – Lightweight and optimized</li>
<li>Great Support – Quick and helpful responses</li>
</ul>
<h4>📊 Improve Your Metrics</h4>
<ul>
<li>✅ Lower bounce rates</li>
<li>✅ Higher time on page</li>
<li>✅ Better user engagement</li>
<li>✅ Improved UX</li>
<li>✅ Professional appearance</li>
<li>✅ Happy, loyal readers!</li>
</ul>
<h4>✨ All Features FREE Forever!</h4>
Unlike other plugins, we provide ALL features completely FREE:
<ul>
<li>✅ Multiple Progress Bar Styles (Solid, Gradient, Striped, Animated, Glow)</li>
<li>✅ Dynamic Color Support – All styles adapt to your chosen color</li>
<li>✅ Real-time Progress Tracking with Live Percentage</li>
<li>✅ Smart Reading Time Calculator (WPM-based)</li>
<li>✅ Interactive “Shukriya!” Celebration Popup</li>
<li>✅ Smart Mood Detection (Happy/Sad/Neutral responses)</li>
<li>✅ Confetti Animation on Completion</li>
<li>✅ Glassmorphism Design (Modern & Beautiful)</li>
<li>✅ 27+ Customization Options</li>
<li>✅ Multi-language Support (Bengali + English)</li>
<li>✅ Estimated Finish Time Display</li>
<li>✅ Hover Effects & Smooth Animations</li>
<li>✅ Enable/Disable Any Feature</li>
<li>✅ Zero Performance Impact</li>
<li>✅ Fully Responsive Design</li>
<li>✅ Welcome Screen for Easy Setup</li>
</ul>
No premium version. No hidden fees. 100% FREE forever!
We created ReadJoy to help the WordPress community, not to make money from it. All features that were planned for “Pro” are now FREE for everyone! ❤️
<h4>🔒 Privacy</h4>
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It’s 100% privacy-friendly and GDPR compliant!
<h3>Support</h3>
Need help? Have suggestions? We’d love to hear from you!
<ul>
<li>💬 Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/farjana-reading-progress-bar/</li>
<li>⭐ Rate ReadJoy: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/farjana-reading-progress-bar/reviews/</li>
<li>🐛 Report Bugs: GitHub Issues</li>
<li>💡 Feature Requests: Support Forum or GitHub</li>
</ul>
We typically respond within 24 hours and are committed to making ReadJoy the best reading progress plugin for WordPress!
<h3>Credits</h3>
ReadJoy is developed with ❤️ by the Farjana Plugin Team
Special Thanks: 
* WordPress community for continuous support and feedback 
* All users who provide valuable suggestions and feature requests 
* Beta testers who helped improve the plugin before launch 
* Open source contributors who inspire us daily
Technology Stack: 
* Built with modern JavaScript (ES6+) 
* Styled with optimized CSS3 
* Follows WordPress coding standards 
* Tested with latest PHP versions (7.4+)
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Your privacy matters to us. ReadJoy does NOT:
<ul>
<li>❌ Collect any user data</li>
<li>❌ Use cookies or tracking</li>
<li>❌ Connect to external services</li>
<li>❌ Track user behavior</li>
<li>❌ Store personal information</li>
<li>❌ Share data with third parties</li>
</ul>
ReadJoy IS: 
* ✅ 100% privacy-friendly 
* ✅ GDPR compliant 
* ✅ Safe for all users 
* ✅ Transparent in operation
Your privacy is 100% protected!
<h3>Additional Info</h3>
<ul>
<li>Plugin Name: ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations</li>
<li>Author: Farjana</li>
<li>Author URI: https://github.com/TanjinaAkte</li>
<li>Plugin URI: https://wordpress.org/plugins/farjana-reading-progress-bar/</li>
<li>License: GPLv2 or later</li>
<li>Tags: reading progress, progress bar, reading time, celebrations, engagement</li>
<li>Category: Content Management, User Experience, Blog Tools, Engagement</li>
</ul>
Connect With Us: 
* GitHub: https://github.com/TanjinaAkte 
* WordPress.org: https://profiles.wordpress.org/farjanaplugin/
Thank you for choosing ReadJoy! Let’s make reading joyful together! 🎉

ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations

Make reading joyful! Show progress bar, reading time, and celebrate your readers with confetti, mood detection & heartfelt messages. 🎉

Nuvora Reading Time & Progress Bar vs ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations