Sam Reading Timev2.5
Display estimated reading time for your posts using a clean shortcode. Includes a lightweight settings panel under the "Posts" menu.
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RakeshNagar Reading Timev1.0.3
Shows an estimated reading time on single blog posts and pages.
Brevio Reading Durationv1.0.0
Displays an estimated reading time at the top of each blog post.
Displays estimated article reading time using shortcode or template tag with customizable formats.
ZeroBloat Reading Timev1.0.0
Displays estimated reading time on posts. Lightweight and simple, with zero configuration required.
Show estimated reading time on posts, pages, and custom post types. Customize label, format, position, and reading speed.
A minimalist, accessible reading time badge + scroll progress bar. AI-assisted time adjustment, per-post overrides, zero tracking.
Reading Time WPv2.0.18
Reading Time WP creates an estimated reading time of your posts that is inserted above the content or by using a shortcode.
Readlyte – Reading Timev1.0.0
Automatically calculates and displays estimated reading time for blog posts, with a shortcode, a Gutenberg block, and an Elementor widget.