WordPress plugin comparison
MinuteRead vs ReadBar
At a glance
- MinuteRead has more active installs: 20+, against fewer than 10 for ReadBar.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- ReadBar was updated more recently: Sep 10, 2026, against Aug 22, 2026 for MinuteRead.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- ReadBar has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for MinuteRead.
Line by line
MinuteRead leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MinuteRead |  ReadBar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,097 | #72,563 |
| Active installs | 20+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44 | 29 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.28 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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