WordPress plugin comparison
Calc Read Time vs MinuteRead
At a glance
- MinuteRead has more active installs: 20+, against 10+ for Calc Read Time.
- On a typical day, MinuteRead is downloaded about 2 times, Calc Read Time about 1.
- Calc Read Time has no reviews yet.
- MinuteRead was updated more recently: Aug 22, 2026, against Oct 27, 2016 for Calc Read Time.
- MinuteRead is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.7.39 for Calc Read Time.
- Calc Read Time has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for MinuteRead.
Line by line
MinuteRead leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Calc Read Time |  MinuteRead |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43,581 | #26,097 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 25 | 44 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 4.7.39 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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