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Total downloads: 267
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 3
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 6/27/2025 (187 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/27/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 187 days ago • 3 reviews

40/100

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Likely maintained (last update 187 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

Ratings

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Developers

Saif islam (Owner)2

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Description

This plugin adds a dynamic block or shortcode to show estimated reading time and word count for WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types.

Features:
* Automatically appends reading time and word count to the top of posts
* Optional display under title
* Shortcode: [reading_time]
* Uses average reading speed of 200 WPM
* Admin settings to enable/disable sections

Great for improving user experience, accessibility, and SEO readability metrics.

Arbitrary section

This plugin was built with performance in mind. All logic is based on server-side rendering — no page builders or heavy frontend JavaScript.

A brief Markdown Example

  1. Automatic reading time on top of content
  2. Optional word count toggle
  3. Clean and safe output
  • Easy to use
  • Customizable
  • Lightweight

Visit devsopu.com for more.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Click on Reading Time in the WordPress admin menu (clock icon on the left sidebar).
  4. On the Reading Time & Word Count Settings screen, configure the following options:
    • Show Word Count – Toggle display of total word count.
    • Show with Title – Display reading time below the post title.
    • Show with Content – Display reading time above the post content.
  5. Optionally insert the shortcode [reading_time] anywhere in your content or theme template.

Note: The plugin uses an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the reading speed calculation?

Not in the current version, but support for custom WPM is planned.

Will it work with custom post types?

Yes, reading time can be shown for any is_singular() post type.

Review feed

Sabbir Mahmud
6/29/2025

Simple, Lightweight, and Super Useful!

This plugin does exactly what it promises adds a clean reading time and word count to my posts without any bloat. I love the automatic display and the shortcode option for custom placement. The admin settings are straightforward, and it’s great that everything runs server-side, so no slowdown. Perfect for improving readability and SEO. Highly recommended!
Sakhawat Sifat
6/29/2025

Small Plugin, Big Impact – Highly Recommended

This plugin performs as I required. It displays the reading time estimate on my posts, which establishes clear expectations with readers. I appreciate that it is so easy to use, no extra settings, install and done. It's simple, minimalistic, and doesn't include any other features that would complicate its usage. If you're after a no-nonsense way of showing reading time on your website, I highly suggest trying this out.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial stable release
  • Settings page with toggle options
  • Frontend display + shortcode support
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