WordPress plugin comparison
ReadBar vs Sam Reading Time
At a glance
- Sam Reading Time has more active installs: 70+, against fewer than 10 for ReadBar.
- On a typical day, Sam Reading Time is downloaded about 4 times, ReadBar about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Sam Reading Time was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Sep 10, 2026 for ReadBar.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Sam Reading Time leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  ReadBar |  Sam Reading Time |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #72,563 | #18,720 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 29 | 79 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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