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A pluginized version of ReadRemaining.js
Tell your readers how long they’ll need to get through all of your gibberish, with this clever jQuery plugin. With WP ReadRemaining TL;DR is a thing of the past.
Personalized – The time is estimated based on the user scrolling speed Non-Annoying – It is set to appear only when the user is actually reading. 
Fully customizable – Bold Comic Sans? No problem, just set the css. But… why? 
Flexible layout – Takes into account text, images or even videos.

WP ReadRemaining

This WordPress plugin allows you to show the user how long it will take to read the article considering the speed in which the user is scrolling.

Hao Nguyen

Init Reading Position enhances the reading experience by remembering how far a visitor has read on a post. 
When they return, it automatically scrolls back to where they left off.
Perfect for:
<ul>
<li>Long-form articles</li>
<li>Tutorials or guides</li>
<li>Web novels or manga</li>
<li>Any content where readers often stop and come back later</li>
</ul>
This plugin is part of the <a href="https://en.inithtml.com/init-plugin-suite-minimalist-powerful-and-free-wordpress-plugins/" rel="nofollow ugc">Init Plugin Suite</a> — a collection of minimalist, fast, and developer-focused tools for WordPress.
GitHub repository: <a href="https://github.com/brokensmile2103/init-reading-position" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/brokensmile2103/init-reading-position</a>
Features
<ul>
<li>Saves scroll position using localStorage (guests) or user_meta (logged-in users)</li>
<li>Smart device-based sync: remembers position separately for PC, Mobile, and Tablet</li>
<li>Automatically scrolls back on page load</li>
<li>Lightweight, no jQuery, no bloat</li>
<li>Easy to extend via filters</li>
<li>Optional settings page to control which post types are enabled</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. 
You are free to use, modify, and distribute it under the same license.

Init Reading Position – Remember, Return, Continue

Remembers reading position and auto-scrolls when returning. Works for guests (localStorage) and logged-in users (user meta, per device).

WP ReadRemaining vs Init Reading Position – Remember, Return, Continue