Plugin info

Total downloads: 220
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 1
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 6/24/2025 (190 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/24/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.8
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 190 days ago • 1 reviews

40/100

Is MP Smart Content Timekeeper abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 190 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

MP Smart Content Timekeeper helps content creators improve reader engagement by displaying:

✅ Estimated reading time
✅ Interactive progress bar
✅ Customizable progress bar colors
✅ Reading goal system
✅ Mobile-responsive design

Key Features

  • Automatic reading time calculation based on content length
  • Sticky progress bar with customizable colors
  • Reading goal setting functionality
  • Shortcode support for goal widgets
  • WordPress Customizer integration
  • GDPR-friendly implementation (uses localStorage)

Why Choose This Plugin?

  • Lightweight (under 100KB total assets)
  • No external dependencies
  • Translation-ready
  • Follows WordPress coding standards
  • Regular updates and maintenance

Guidelines Compliance

This plugin follows all WordPress.org plugin directory requirements:

✔️ PHP/JS best practices
✔️ Proper escaping/sanitization
✔️ Nonce verification
✔️ No hidden code/links
✔️ GPL-compliant licensing
✔️ Validated readme formatting
✔️ Proper script/style enqueuing
✔️ No premium upsells

Important Submission Notes

Before submission, ensure:

  1. License header exists in all PHP files
  2. All code is original or properly attributed
  3. Screenshots are actual plugin images (recommended size: 772x250px)
  4. Tested with WordPress PHPCSS and PHPStan
  5. No debug code remains
  6. Translation files are properly formatted
  7. Documentation matches actual functionality

Internationalization

Translations are welcome! The plugin includes:
– Full text domain support (mp-smart-content-timekeeper)
– .pot file in /languages directory
– RTL CSS support

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen
  3. Configure settings under Settings > Content Timekeeper
  4. Add reading goal shortcode: [mp_sct_reading_goal]

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the reading time calculation?

Based on configurable words-per-minute (default 200 WPM). Adjust in settings.

Can I change the progress bar color?

Yes! Customize it in the plugin settings using the color picker.

Does this work with page builders?

Yes, compatible with Gutenberg and major page builders.

Is this plugin translation-ready?

Yes, includes .pot file in /languages directory.

How to position the progress bar?

It’s automatically fixed at the top of the viewport.

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Screenshots

  1. Progress bar and reading time display on single post

    Progress bar and reading time display on single post

  2. Plugin settings screen with color picker

    Plugin settings screen with color picker

  3. Mobile-responsive progress bar display

    Mobile-responsive progress bar display

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Features: Reading time calculator, progress bar, goal system
  • Admin settings: Color picker, WPM configuration