ReadMarkerv1.0.0
Free reading time, reading progress, and reader controls, with shortcodes and a WordPress block.
Alternatives to ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Add a fast reading progress bar and automatic table of contents to WordPress posts and pages.
Worth The Readv1.14.4
An adjustable progress meter showing how much of the post/page the user has scrolled through, and a read time commitment label near the post titles.
Estimated reading time with a progress bar and live countdown. Fast, lightweight and accurate — works with page builders and caching.
Adds a reading progress bar and estimated article read time to improve engagement and reading experience.
Elysian Readerv1.0.0
Display a customizable reading progress bar and reading time with an optional floating widget. Lightweight, responsive, and built without jQuery.
A lightweight toolkit of small, toggleable site features: scroll to top button, reading progress bar, reading time and a custom scroll bar.
Dlogix Smart Reading Barv1.0.0
A lightweight, smooth reading progress bar that shows users how far they have scrolled through a page or post.
Scroll Progressv2.0.1
Add a fast reading progress bar to posts and pages, with four placements and simple appearance controls.
Show an estimated reading time badge and a sleek scroll progress bar — keep readers engaged to the last line. No code needed.