Anowar Hossain Rana

Dynamic progress bar that shows the reading progress of posts and pages. 
Reading Progress Bar enhances user engagement by adding a sleek progress bar at the top of your browser window as readers scroll through your content. This visual indicator not only improves user experience by showing how much content remains but also encourages visitors to continue reading. The progress bar can be easily customized to fit your site’s design through the plugin settings, allowing you to change its color with just a few clicks.
Features:
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<li>Dynamic progress bar that shows the reading progress of posts and pages.</li>
<li>Simple color customization options to match your website’s theme.</li>
<li>Lightweight and fast-loading, ensuring it doesn’t slow down your site.</li>
<li>Compatible with most WordPress themes and devices.</li>
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<h3>Acknowledgements</h3>
Thank you to the WordPress community and all contributors who help make this ecosystem amazing.
<h3>Contact</h3>
For support or inquiries, please reach out to <a href="mailto:cxranabd@gmail.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn With Rana</a>.
<h3>Plugin Homepage</h3>
For more information, visit the <a href="https://cxrana.wordpress.com/2024/08/11/wordpress-reading-progress-bar/" rel="nofollow ugc">plugin’s homepage</a>.

Reading Progress Bar

The Reading Progress Bar adds a stylish top-bar that shows reading progress, enhancing user experience on your pages and posts.

Jose Varghese

Improve your website’s user experience with Scroll to Top, a lightweight and feature-rich plugin that adds a smooth “Back to Top” button and a Reading Progress Bar.
Long pages can be frustrating. This plugin helps users navigate seamlessly with a single click. Unlike basic scroll plugins, we offer 16 professionally designed styles, ranging from minimal arrows to gamified animations like Rocket Launch and Cosmic effects.
It also includes a visual Reading Progress Bar, perfect for blogs and long-form content to show readers their position on the page.
<h3>🚀 Why Choose This Scroll to Top Plugin?</h3>
Every website needs smooth navigation. Our plugin boosts user experience by allowing visitors to return to the top of your page instantly, reducing bounce rates and keeping them engaged. We prioritized performance, ensuring the plugin is lightweight and fast, loading assets only when necessary so your site speed remains unaffected. You can fully customize the extensive color options to match your brand identity, complete with live previews. Plus, it’s designed to be mobile-responsive, working perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops.
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<li>Boost Navigation: Reduce bounce rates by making it easy to scroll back up.</li>
<li>Lightweight & Fast: Optimized for performance; assets load only when needed.</li>
<li>Fully Customizable: Match your brand with unlimited colors and live previews.</li>
<li>Mobile Responsive: Designed to work perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops.</li>
</ul>
<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
Unlock a suite of powerful features designed for modern websites. Choose from over 16 unique styles, ranging from minimalist designs to fun animations. The integrated Reading Progress Bar gives users a clear visual indicator of their position, while the smooth scroll technology ensures a polished feel. You have full control over positioning, scroll triggers, animation speed, and page targeting to ensure the button appears exactly when and where you need it.
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<li>16+ Unique Styles: Choose from minimalist arrows, rockets, bubbles, neon effects, and more.</li>
<li>Reading Progress Bar: A sleek vertical bar that fills as users read down the page.</li>
<li>Smooth Scroll Up: Customize the scroll speed (Slow, Normal, Fast) for a polished feel.</li>
<li>Smart Positioning: Place the button Bottom-Right, Bottom-Left, or Bottom-Center.</li>
<li>Scroll Trigger: Auto-show the button after scrolling a specific distance (e.g., 300px).</li>
<li>Page Targeting: Display on specific post types (Homepage, Posts, Pages) or exclude as needed.</li>
<li>Accessibility Ready: WCAG compliant with keyboard support and ARIA labels.</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎨 Styles Included</h3>
We understand that every site has a unique design language. That’s why we’ve included a diverse library of button styles. Whether you need an essential arrow for a professional business site, a visual indicator for a blog, or a fun animation for a creative portfolio, you’ll find the perfect match. Our styles include everything from neon pulses and holographic effects to classic, minimal designs.
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<li>Essential: Classic Arrow, Minimal Glass, Floating Bubble.</li>
<li>Visual Indicators: Progress Circle, Side Progress Bar.</li>
<li>Fun Animations: Rocket Launch, Magic Wand, Floating Bubble.</li>
<li>Modern Effects: Neon Pulse, Holographic, Cosmic Sparkle.</li>
</ul>
<h3>♿ Accessibility First</h3>
Web accessibility is at the core of our development. We believe navigation should be seamless for everyone. The plugin is built with strict WCAG compliance, offering full keyboard navigation support (Tab key) and proper ARIA labels for screen readers. It also respects user preferences for reduced motion, ensuring a comfortable experience for all visitors.
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<li>Keyboard Support: Full keyboard navigation support (Tab key).</li>
<li>Screen Readers: Proper ARIA labels for screen readers.</li>
<li>Reduced Motion: Respects user “Reduced Motion” settings in browsers.</li>
</ul>
💡 Pro Tips: 
* Use the progress circle style for long-form content 
* Match button colors to your brand palette 
* Enable the side progress bar for visual feedback 
* Adjust bottom offset to avoid conflicts with other fixed elements 
* Position buttons based on your site’s layout

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