Simple Time to Read LSC
Add an estimated reading time to your WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types. Lightweight, customizable, and easy to use.
Plugin info
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Maintained • Last updated 134 days ago
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Likely maintained (last update 134 days ago).
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Description
Simple Time To Read LSC is a lightweight plugin that adds an estimated reading time to your posts, pages, and custom post types.
Improve user experience by giving your readers a quick idea of how long your content will take to read. The reading time is calculated based on the word count of your content and can be easily customized to suit your site’s tone and layout.
Whether you’re running a blog, news site, or documentation hub, Simple Time To Read LSC helps engage readers and reduce bounce rates by setting clear expectations.
Features
- Automatically calculate reading time based on word count
- Works with posts, pages, and custom post types
- Shortcode support:
[simple_time_to_read] - No bloat – fast and simple
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Adjust settings under Settings Simple Time To Read LSC if available.
- Optionally, use the
[simple_time_to_read]shortcode to place the estimate manually.