WordPress plugin comparison
FlowRead vs Reading Time & Progress Bar
At a glance
- FlowRead has more active installs: 30+, against fewer than 10 for Reading Time & Progress Bar.
- On a typical day, FlowRead is downloaded about 2 times, Reading Time & Progress Bar about 1.
- FlowRead was updated more recently: Apr 27, 2026, against May 4, 2025 for Reading Time & Progress Bar.
- FlowRead is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Reading Time & Progress Bar.
- Reading Time & Progress Bar has been around longer: since 2024, against 2026 for FlowRead.
Line by line
FlowRead leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FlowRead |  Reading Time & Progress Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,853 | #62,798 |
| Active installs | 30+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 89 | 33 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.17 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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