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<p>People often skip reading posts with the fear of the time they’ll spend reading it. Are you losing readers too?</p>
<p>The Read Meter plugin displays the estimated reading time for blog posts along with a progress bar. It works great to give visitors a quick idea about the time needed to read a post and encourages them to go on till the end.</p>
<p>Usually, visitors try to scan the entire post at first glance and grasp as much as information possible from the post. Reading time specified in minutes motivates users to read the post.</p>
<p>A handy progress bar will show the reader’s position on the post. As the reader scrolls the page, the progress bar indicates the remaining part of the post. This lets readers know how far have they reached and how much more do they have to go on.</p>
<p><a href="https://bsf.io/read-meter-demo" rel="nofollow ugc">Try it out on a free dummy site</a></p>
<p>The plugin uses an advanced image time calculation technique. In case your post contains images, the plugin calculates the time to view those images as well. It adds 12 seconds for the first image, 11 seconds for the second image and so on till the 10th image. After that, it adds 3 seconds for each further image.</p>
<p>It works great to give visitors a quick idea about the time needed to read a post and encourages them to go on till the end.</p>
<p>Here are some key features of the plugin –</p>
<ul>
<li>A simple shortcode – <code>[read_meter]</code>,  gives you the flexibility to add read time anywhere on the site.</li>
<li>A simple ID attribute to the shortcode can display reading time of that particular post/page irrespective of where the shortcode is added – <code>[read_meter id=47]</code>.</li>
<li>Even if the post is updated multiple times, the plugin will calculate the read time for the most recent version of the post.</li>
<li>You can choose to display the read time and a progress bar on various post types.</li>
<li>You can decide whether you would like to include images and comments in the read time and progress bar.</li>
</ul>
<p>That’s not all! Here are some more controls you get over <strong>Reading Time</strong> –</p>
<ul>
<li>Display the read time on a blog/archive page or single post page</li>
<li>Show the estimated time it takes to read any blog/archive page or single post page, which can be displayed on any section of the website</li>
<li>Set the read time position – i.e. Above/Below title or above content</li>
<li>Set a read time Prefix and Postfix</li>
<li>Use various read time styling options – Spacing, Background color, Font size, etc.</li>
</ul>
<p>Specific controls for <strong>Progress Bar</strong> –</p>
<ul>
<li>Set a progress bar position – i.e. Top/ Bottom of the page.</li>
<li>Use various progress bar styling options – Gradient Background color, Bar thickness, etc.</li>
</ul>


Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar

The plugin does what it says and works excellently. I like the included styling options and it's easy to customise further with CSS as needed.

Excellent

Perfect for purpose. I just added a bit a margin below to separate it better from the start of the text and presto! It just works. Thanks!

Nice and easy

The Read Meter plugin displays the estimated reading time for blog posts along with a progress bar.

Code Canel

<p>Do you find that potential readers frequently bypass your posts due to concerns about the time investment? Are you inadvertently losing valuable readership as a result?</p>
<p>The Reading Time & Progress Bar plugin effortlessly showcases the estimated reading duration for blog articles, coupled with an engaging progress bar. This feature not only provides visitors with a swift understanding of the time commitment required for reading a post but also serves as a motivating factor to encourage them to read through to the conclusion.</p>
<p>Typically, visitors initially attempt to scan an entire post, aiming to glean as much information as possible at a glance. By specifying the reading time in minutes, this approach not only engages users but also serves as a powerful motivator to encourage them to delve into the post’s content.</p>
<p>Enhance the reader’s experience with a user-friendly progress bar that elegantly tracks their position within the post. As readers scroll through the content, this sleek progress bar provides real-time feedback, visually illustrating the remaining portion of the post. This intuitive feature not only informs readers of their progress but also guides them effortlessly through the article, offering a clear sense of how far they’ve come and how much more lies ahead.</p>
<p>This plugin employs a cutting-edge image time calculation method to enhance your content. If your post includes images, the plugin seamlessly calculates the time required to view these visuals. You have the flexibility to customize this experience by setting the desired pace, specifying the number of images per minute, ensuring a tailored and engaging reading journey for your audience.</p>
<h3>Key Features:</h3>
<ol>
<li>Easy-to-use and intuitive interface</li>
<li>Customize freedomly</li>
<li>Responsive and mobile-friendly design</li>
<li>Lightweight and optimized for fast loading</li>
<li>Cross-browser compatible</li>
</ol>
<h3>Features:</h3>
<h4>General Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Post Types</li>
<li>Word Per Minute</li>
<li>Include Comments</li>
<li>Include Images</li>
<li>Images Per Minute</li>
<li>Reading Time Text : Singular</li>
<li>Reading Time Text: Plural</li>
<li>Export & Import</li>
</ul>
<h4>Reading Time Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Display on</li>
<li>Text Position</li>
<li>Text Prefix</li>
<li>Text Suffix</li>
<li>Typography</li>
<li>Text Color</li>
<li>Background Color</li>
<li>Custom CSS</li>
<li>Preview</li>
</ul>
<h4>Reading Progress Bar Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Display Position / Template</li>
<li>Height</li>
<li>Style (Preset Template)</li>
<li>Offset</li>
<li>Content Offset</li>
<li>RTL Support</li>
<li>Background Opacity</li>
<li>Foreground Opacity</li>
<li>Border Radius</li>
<li>Foreground Color</li>
<li>Background Color</li>
<li>Custom CSS</li>
<li>Preview</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later: GNU General Public License v2.0</p>
<h3>Contribute</h3>
<p>The full source code is available on <a href="https://github.com/codecanel/reading-time-progress-bar" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub Repository</a>. Feel free to contribute or report an issue.</p>


Reading Time & Progress Bar

The Reading Time & Progress Bar plugin enhances your blog with an estimated reading time and a stylish progress bar.

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