Plugin info

Total downloads: 145
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 5/30/2025 (261 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 5/30/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 261 days ago

38/100

Is Focus Mode – Reading Experience Optimizer abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 261 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: f

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Description

Focus Mode adds a distraction-free reading experience to your WordPress posts and pages. When enabled, it hides elements like the site header to let users concentrate on the content. An estimated reading time is also displayed at the top of each post or page to inform users how long it will take to read.

This plugin is lightweight and designed for accessibility and readability. Ideal for blogs, long-form content, and educational sites.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/focus-mode directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. The Focus Mode toggle will automatically appear on all single posts and pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize which elements are hidden?

Not at this time. Future updates may allow more granular control via settings or filters.

Is this compatible with all themes?

Focus Mode is designed to work with most well-coded themes. Some themes with heavily customized layouts may require adjustments.

Does this plugin support custom post types?

Currently, it supports posts and pages. Custom post type support may be added in a future release.

Review feed

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Screenshots

  1. Toggle switch visible at the top of a post with reading time estimate.

    Toggle switch visible at the top of a post with reading time estimate.

  2. Distraction-free mode in action, with header hidden and reading time estimate.

    Distraction-free mode in action, with header hidden and reading time estimate.

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release.