Plugin info

Total downloads: 757
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: 6/12/2025 (202 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/12/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.2
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 202 days ago

38/100

Is Reading Time Estimator abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 202 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: f

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Description

This plugin automatically estimates and displays the reading time for your blog posts. It helps improve user engagement by providing a clear reading time estimate.

Arbitrary section

If you’d like more customization or advanced features, feel free to reach out for suggestions or assistance.

A brief Markdown Example

Ordered list:

  1. Estimate reading time
  2. Customize WPM value
  3. Display on posts

Unordered list:

  • Add reading time to posts
  • Easy-to-use plugin
  • Customizable WPM value

Here’s a link to WordPress and one to Markdown’s Syntax Documentation.

Installation

  1. Upload reading-time-estimator.php to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Configure settings in the “Reading Time” menu under “Settings.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I customize the reading time calculation?

The plugin calculates reading time based on words per minute (WPM). You can adjust the WPM value in the plugin settings.

Does this work for all post types?

Yes, the reading time estimate is shown on all single post pages.

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Screenshots

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Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release of the plugin that estimates reading time for blog posts.