ReadMarkerv1.0.0
Free reading time, reading progress, and reader controls, with shortcodes and a WordPress block.
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RakeshNagar Reading Timev1.0.3
Shows an estimated reading time on single blog posts and pages.
Fattami Reading Timev1.0.0
Shows an estimated reading time badge on your posts, with Unicode-aware word counting (Arabic, French, CJK) and a simple shortcode.
Brevio Reading Durationv1.0.0
Displays an estimated reading time at the top of each blog post.
Tlabe Reading Time Estimator is a lightweight, secure, and customizable reading time estimator for WordPress single posts.
Show an estimated "X min read" on your posts, and anywhere with the [reading_time] shortcode.
Estimated reading time with a progress bar and live countdown. Fast, lightweight and accurate — works with page builders and caching.
Calculate and display total reading time| Calculate and display Characters and Words | Progress Bar
Boost engagement with a reading progress bar, automatic reading time estimation, live word count, accurate post view counter for your WordPress site.
Reading Timev1.2.21
Reading Time shows the estimated reading time and puts an animated progress bar inside the post.