Giuseppe

Rowinson Gallego

<p>Push Notifications that are self-hosted, you don’t need API keys to integrate with external Push Notifications providers that will charge you later. It’s Open Source and the information is stored in WordPress, so that you can send Push Notifications directly from your server for free!</p>
<p>In a rush looking for Push Notifications alternatives now that you’ve exceeded the free-tier of your current provider? Loosing your users every time you change your Push Notifications provider? Worried about where the Push Notifications information is stored? <strong>With this plugin you don’t worry about that</strong>.</p>
<p>Easily migrate your users from other providers, send custom Push Notifications, or automatically when publishing a post, and see the stats in your Dashboard.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Self-hosted: total control of your information, and no need of third-party integrations.</li>
<li>Migrate users from other Push Notifications providers like OneSignal.</li>
<li>PWA Friendly (Tested with Super PWA) and AMP plugins (Transitional mode).</li>
<li>Send Push Notifications on posts publishing. Also supports custom posts. You can use the feature image of the post or customize the title.</li>
<li>Send custom Push Notifications: you can easily change the icon, the image or the URL to open.</li>
<li>See the stats in the Dashboard.</li>
<li>Customizable public widget.</li>
<li>The user authorization tokens stay in your server when they subscribe to receive your Push Notifications.</li>
<li>Easily comply with GDPR: all the Push Notifications information is processed and stored in your server.</li>
<li>Open Source: no hidden fees, and open transparency.</li>
<li>Offline browser Push Notifications through <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Push_API" rel="nofollow ugc">Push API</a>. iOS/Safari are not supported yet.</li>
</ul>
<p>Requirements:<br />
– <code>gmp</code> extension for message encryption (optional)</p>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<p><a href="https://docs.perfecty.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://docs.perfecty.org/</a></p>
<h3>Code</h3>
<p>Want to check the code? <a href="https://github.com/perfectyorg/perfecty-push-wp" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/perfectyorg/perfecty-push-wp</a></p>
<p>This plugin uses the <a href="https://www.chartjs.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">Chart.js</a> library for the admin stats.</p>
<h3>Perfecty Push installation</h3>
<ol>
<li>
<p>Download the plugin</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Install it and activate it</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Go to the <code>Perfecty Push Notifications > Dashboard</code> section and start sending Push Notifications</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p>Note: Check the FAQ if you miss the <code>gmp</code> extension.</p>


Perfecty Push Notifications

Push Notifications that are self-hosted, you don't need API keys to integrate with external Push Notifications providers that will charge you lat …

sydurrahman

<p><strong>FlowRead</strong> is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to enhance your website’s reading experience. It provides essential reading tools that help visitors understand content depth and manage their time more effectively.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<p>✨ <strong>Reading Progress Bar</strong><br />
– Visual progress indicator showing how far readers have scrolled<br />
– Multiple display positions: Top, Bottom, or Fixed Top<br />
– Stylish designs: Classic and Gradient styles<br />
– Fully customizable colors and height<br />
– Works seamlessly across all post types</p>
<p>⏱️ <strong>Article Read Time</strong><br />
– Automatic reading time calculation based on content length<br />
– Customizable words-per-minute setting<br />
– Smart position and formatting options<br />
– Helps readers decide whether to read now or save for later<br />
– Improves content discoverability</p>
<h3>Why FlowRead?</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Boost User Engagement</strong> – Reading progress bars keep visitors engaged by showing content depth</li>
<li><strong>Improve Time Management</strong> – Article read time helps visitors plan their reading sessions</li>
<li><strong>Reduce Bounce Rates</strong> – Set proper expectations with reading time estimates</li>
<li><strong>Fully Customizable</strong> – Complete control over colors, styles, and display options</li>
<li><strong>Performance Optimized</strong> – Lightweight and fast-loading</li>
<li><strong>SEO Friendly</strong> – Increases time-on-site metrics that benefit your rankings</li>
</ol>
<h3>Features in Detail</h3>
<p><strong>Reading Progress Bar</strong><br />
– Displays visual progress as users scroll through content<br />
– Available in two styles: Classic solid color or smooth gradient<br />
– Adjustable height (1-100px)<br />
– Custom color schemes for background and progress indicators<br />
– Selective display on specific post types<br />
– No impact on site performance</p>
<p><strong>Article Read Time</strong><br />
– Automatically calculates estimated reading time<br />
– Configurable reading speed (default: 200 words per minute)<br />
– Display on selected post types<br />
– Customizable styling and positioning<br />
– Multiple format options for displaying time<br />
– Mobile-responsive design</p>
<h3>Customization Options</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Colors</strong>: Customize background color, primary color, and gradient colors</li>
<li><strong>Size</strong>: Adjust progress bar height from 1 to 100 pixels</li>
<li><strong>Position</strong>: Choose where to display the progress bar (top, bottom, or fixed top)</li>
<li><strong>Post Types</strong>: Select which post types should show the features</li>
<li><strong>Speed</strong>: Customize words per minute for accurate read time</li>
</ul>
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Blog websites needing better user engagement</li>
<li>News and magazine sites</li>
<li>Educational content platforms</li>
<li>Long-form content publishers</li>
<li>Any WordPress site focused on reading experience</li>
</ul>
<h3>Development</h3>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong><br />
– PHP 7.4 or higher<br />
– WordPress 5.0 or later</p>
<p><strong>Built with:</strong><br />
– Modern PHP Object-Oriented Programming<br />
– WordPress Plugin Standards<br />
– PSR-4 Autoloading<br />
– Composer Dependency Management</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit:</p>
<h3>Author</h3>
<p><strong>Sydur Rahman</strong><br />
– Plugin: FlowRead – Smart Reading Experience for Websites</p>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ License.<br />
You are free to use, modify, and distribute this plugin under the terms of the GPL-2.0+ license.</p>
<p>See the license file included with the plugin for full details.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Developed by Sydur Rahman</li>
<li>Built for WordPress community</li>
<li>Following WordPress coding standards and best practices</li>
</ul>
<h3>SEO Keywords</h3>
<p>reading progress bar, article read time, reading time estimate, user engagement, bounce rate reduction, reading experience, WordPress plugin, content metrics, reader tools, website engagement, smart reading, content depth indicator, estimated reading time</p>
<h3>Disclaimer</h3>
<p>This plugin is provided “as-is” without any warranty. Use at your own risk. Always backup your website before installing new plugins.</p>


FlowRead – Smart Reading Experience for Websites

Adds a reading progress bar and estimated article read time to improve engagement and reading experience.

Perfecty Push Notifications vs FlowRead – Smart Reading Experience for Websites