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<p><strong>ZeroBloat Reading Time</strong> does one thing: shows how long it takes to read your post.</p>
<p>No settings page. No database entries. No JavaScript. No CSS files. No bloat.</p>
<p>Just install, activate, done.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatically displays “X min read” before post content</li>
<li>Works out of the box — zero configuration</li>
<li>Shortcode <code>[reading_time]</code> for custom placement</li>
<li>Translation-ready</li>
<li>Less than 5KB total plugin size</li>
<li>No external dependencies</li>
<li>No tracking or analytics</li>
<li>No upsells or pro version</li>
</ul>
<h4>Usage</h4>
<p><strong>Automatic:</strong> Just activate the plugin. Reading time appears on all posts.</p>
<p><strong>Shortcode:</strong> Use <code>[reading_time]</code> anywhere in your content or theme.</p>
<p><strong>With specific post:</strong> Use <code>[reading_time id="123"]</code> to show reading time for a specific post.</p>
<h4>Styling</h4>
<p>The plugin adds minimal CSS. To customize, target <code>.mrt-reading-time</code> in your theme:</p>
<pre><code>.mrt-reading-time {
    color: #999;
    font-style: italic;
}
</code></pre>


ZeroBloat Reading Time

Displays estimated reading time on posts. Lightweight and simple, with zero configuration required.

<p><strong>ZeroBloat Dark Mode</strong> adds a floating toggle button that lets visitors switch between light and dark mode.</p>
<p>No settings page. No database queries. No bloat.</p>
<p>Just install, activate, done.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Floating toggle button (bottom-right corner)</li>
<li>Respects system preference (prefers-color-scheme)</li>
<li>Remembers user choice (localStorage)</li>
<li>Prevents flash of unstyled content</li>
<li>Shortcode <code>[dark_mode_toggle]</code> for custom placement</li>
<li>Works with any theme</li>
<li>No external dependencies</li>
<li>No tracking or analytics</li>
<li>Under 5KB total</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Checks user’s saved preference</li>
<li>Falls back to system preference (OS dark mode)</li>
<li>User can toggle anytime with the floating button</li>
<li>Choice is saved for future visits</li>
</ol>
<h4>Styling</h4>
<p>The plugin applies sensible dark mode defaults. To customize, add CSS to your theme:</p>
<pre><code>body.mdm-dark {
    background-color: #121212 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
</code></pre>


ZeroBloat Dark Mode

Adds a dark mode toggle to your site. Lightweight and simple, with zero configuration required.

ZeroBloat Reading Time vs ZeroBloat Dark Mode