Plugin info

Total downloads: 490
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 5/7/2024 (602 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/7/2024 (1 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.4.7
Minimum PHP version: 5.6

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Possibly abandoned • Last updated 602 days ago

26/100

Is Article Reading Time abandoned?

Possibly abandoned (last update 602 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.4.7
Requires PHP: 5.6

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Description

The Article Reading Time WordPress plugin accurately calculates the estimated reading time for your articles, providing your readers with a clear expectation of the time investment required. This plugin is essential for enhancing user engagement and improving the overall reading experience on your WordPress site.

  • Automatic Calculation: Automatically calculates and displays the estimated reading time at the beginning of each article.
  • Customizable Display: Provides options to customize how and where the reading time is displayed on your articles.
  • Theme Integration: Seamlessly integrates with any WordPress theme, ensuring consistent styling across your website.

Installation

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

  1. Download the plugin from the GitHub repository: https://github.com/aialvi/article-reading-time
  2. Unzip the plugin and upload the article-reading-time folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize the display of the reading time?

Yes, the plugin offers options to customize how and where the reading time is displayed on your articles.

Is the plugin compatible with all WordPress themes?

Yes, it seamlessly integrates with any WordPress theme, ensuring consistent styling across your website.

How is the reading time calculated?

The reading time is calculated automatically based on the length of the article, using a standard reading speed as the benchmark.

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Screenshots

  1. Editor view showing the reading time settings.

    Editor view showing the reading time settings.

  2. Desktop frontend view where readers can see the estimated reading time.

    Desktop frontend view where readers can see the estimated reading time.

  3. Mobile frontend view showing the reading time on a responsive device.

    Mobile frontend view showing the reading time on a responsive device.

Changelog

1.0.3

  • Refactor code.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.