Display reading time and word count for posts and also simple use shortcode ['reading-time']. Automatically or via shortcode. Simple and SEO-friendly.
| Author: | Saif islam (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 5.0 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.8.1 |
| Plugin version: | 1.0.0 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 27-06-2025 |
| Last updated: | 27-06-2025 |
| Rating, %: | 100 |
| Rated by: | 3 |
| Plugin URI: | https://devsopu.com/reading-time-word-count-b... |
| Total downloads: | 411 |
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This plugin adds a dynamic block or shortcode to show estimated reading time and word count for WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types.
Features:
* Automatically appends reading time and word count to the top of posts
* Optional display under title
* Shortcode: [reading_time]
* Uses average reading speed of 200 WPM
* Admin settings to enable/disable sections
Great for improving user experience, accessibility, and SEO readability metrics.
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This plugin was built with performance in mind. All logic is based on server-side rendering — no page builders or heavy frontend JavaScript.
A brief Markdown Example
- Automatic reading time on top of content
- Optional word count toggle
- Clean and safe output
- Easy to use
- Customizable
- Lightweight
Visit devsopu.com for more.
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