WordPress plugin comparison
Reading Time vs ReadMetric
At a glance
- Reading Time has more active installs: 200+, against fewer than 10 for ReadMetric.
- On a typical day, Reading Time is downloaded about 4 times, ReadMetric about 2.
- ReadMetric has no reviews yet.
- ReadMetric was updated more recently: Sep 7, 2026, against Aug 14, 2026 for Reading Time.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Reading Time has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for ReadMetric.
Line by line
Reading Time leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Reading Time |  ReadMetric |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,954 | #57,343 |
| Active installs | 200+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 72 | 33 |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.40 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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