Signalfire Reading Estimator Reviews, Downloads & Maintenance

Signalfire Reading Estimator automatically calculates and displays the estimated reading time for your posts and pages. This helps visitors gauge how long content will take to read before they begin.

Key Features

Automatic reading time calculation based on configurable words per minute
Flexible display options (top or bottom of content)
Support for multiple post types
Customizable display text with placeholder support
Shortcode support for manual placement
Clean, responsive styling
Translation ready

Customization Options

Set custom reading speed (words per minute)
Choose which post types to display reading time on
Position reading time at top or bottom of content
Customize the display text format
Enable/disable automatic display

Shortcode Usage

Use [sigukrest_reading_time] to display reading time for the current post, or [sigukrest_reading_time post_id="123"] for a specific post.

Installation

Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/signalfire-reading-estimator directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Use the Settings->Reading Estimator screen to configure the plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is calculated by counting the words in your content and dividing by the configured words per minute (default: 200 WPM). The result is rounded up to ensure a minimum of 1 minute.

Can I customize the display text?

Yes! Go to Settings -> Reading Estimator and modify the “Display Text” field. Use %s as a placeholder for the calculated time value.

Which post types are supported?

By default, the plugin works with posts. You can configure it to work with pages, custom post types, or any combination through the settings page.

Can I place the reading time manually?

Yes, use the [sigukrest_reading_time] shortcode to place reading time anywhere in your content or theme files.

Does this work with page builders?

Yes, the plugin works with most page builders and themes since it hooks into WordPress’s standard content filters.

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Screenshots

Reading time displayed at the top of a post
Plugin settings page with all configuration options
Shortcode usage example in the WordPress editor

Changelog

1.0.0

Initial release
Automatic reading time calculation and display
Configurable settings for speed, position, and post types
Shortcode support
Translation ready
Clean styling with responsive design

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