A lightweight, smooth reading progress bar that shows users how far they have scrolled through a page or post.
Alternatives to Read Ninja
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Show an estimated reading time badge and a sleek scroll progress bar — keep readers engaged to the last line. No code needed.
Add a beautiful reading progress bar to your WordPress site. Show reading time, track scroll progress, and celebrate readers when they finish your art …
Add a customizable Scroll to Top button and Reading Progress Bar. Smooth scroll up, 16+ styles, and mobile responsiveness for better navigation.