A minimalist, accessible reading time badge + scroll progress bar. AI-assisted time adjustment, per-post overrides, zero tracking.
Alternatives to Elysian Reader
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Add reading position indicator on page top.
Idara Reading Timev1.0.1
Show estimated reading time with an optional scroll progress bar. A lightweight, FSE-ready Gutenberg block that loads only where used.
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Catch Scroll Progress Bar is a simple, super-light WordPress progress bar plugin to sow the scrolled progress.
Scroll Progressv2.0.1
Add a fast reading progress bar to posts and pages, with four placements and simple appearance controls.
Airkas Scroll Progressv1.0.0
A lightweight and simple reading progress bar that shows visitors how far they have scrolled through your page.
Estimated reading time with a progress bar and live countdown. Fast, lightweight and accurate — works with page builders and caching.
ZenRead is a lightweight and secure plugin that adds a sleek reading progress bar and an estimated reading time indicator to your WordPress posts.
Show an estimated reading time badge and a sleek scroll progress bar — keep readers engaged to the last line. No code needed.