Troy Chaplin

ReadEase provides a simple, native Gutenberg block named Text Resizer aimed for block theme builders that gives site visitors control over text size. Theme builders can add the block to any template (header, footer, sidebar) via the Site Editor.
Built with accessibility in mind, this block helps your site meet WCAG 2.1 text resize guidelines while providing a seamless experience for visitors who need larger text.
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Multiple control styles – Choose from dropdown, buttons, slider, or minimal icons</li>
<li>Customizable label – Position on top, side, or hide completely with custom text</li>
<li>Flexible scale settings – Configure minimum/maximum scale (1.0x to 1.5x) and number of size steps (2-5)</li>
<li>Scale scope options – Apply scaling to full page or exclude template parts (header/footer)</li>
<li>Custom CSS selector – Target specific elements using advanced selector option</li>
<li>Mobile-only mode – Show controls only on mobile and tablet devices</li>
<li>Persistent preferences – Saves visitor choice via localStorage across sessions</li>
<li>Smooth CSS transitions – Animated scaling with reduced motion support</li>
<li>Fully accessible – Keyboard navigable with proper ARIA labels</li>
<li>Block theme support – Native WordPress color, spacing, and alignment controls</li>
<li>Theme customization – CSS custom properties for easy style overrides</li>
</ul>
<h4>Control Styles</h4>
<ul>
<li>Dropdown – Select menu showing percentage options (e.g., 100%, 125%, 150%)</li>
<li>Buttons – Row of “A” buttons in progressively larger sizes</li>
<li>Slider – Range input with small/large “A” labels at each end</li>
<li>Icons – Minimal button group with minus, reset (A), and plus controls</li>
</ul>
<h4>For Theme Builders</h4>
ReadEase integrates seamlessly with block themes. The block respects your theme’s color palette and typography, and provides CSS custom properties for advanced customization.
Customize the appearance in your theme CSS:
<pre><code>.wp-block-readease-text-resizer {
 --text-resizer-border-radius: 8px;
 --text-resizer-button-bg-hover: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
</code></pre>
See the full list of CSS custom properties in the <a href="https://github.com/troychaplin/readease" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub documentation</a>.

ReadEase: Text Resizer

A Gutenberg block that lets site visitors resize text for improved readability and accessibility.

Saif islam

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.
<h3>Arbitrary section</h3>
This plugin was built with performance in mind. All logic is based on server-side rendering — no page builders or heavy frontend JavaScript.
<h3>A brief Markdown Example</h3>
<ol>
<li>Automatic reading time on top of content</li>
<li>Optional word count toggle</li>
<li>Clean and safe output</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Easy to use</li>
<li>Customizable</li>
<li>Lightweight</li>
</ul>
Visit <a href="https://devsopu.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">devsopu.com</a> for more.

Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post


This plugin does exactly what it promises adds a clean reading time and word count to my posts without any bloat. I love the automatic display and the shortcode option for custom placement. The admin settings are straightforward, and it’s great that everything runs server-side, so no slowdown. Perfect for improving readability and SEO. Highly recommended!


Simple, Lightweight, and Super Useful!


This plugin performs as I required. It displays the reading time estimate on my posts, which establishes clear expectations with readers. I appreciate that it is so easy to use, no extra settings, install and done.



It's simple, minimalistic, and doesn't include any other features that would complicate its usage. If you're after a no-nonsense way of showing reading time on your website, I highly suggest trying this out.


Small Plugin, Big Impact – Highly Recommended

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

ReadEase: Text Resizer vs Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post