WordPress plugin comparison
Reading Time WP vs WP Popular Posts
At a glance
- WP Popular Posts has more active installs: 100K+, against 20K+ for Reading Time WP.
- On a typical day, WP Popular Posts is downloaded about 1,148 times, Reading Time WP about 194.
- Reading Time WP is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews, against 4.5 from 249 reviews.
- WP Popular Posts was updated more recently: Nov 2, 2026, against Aug 26, 2026 for Reading Time WP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Popular Posts has been around longer: since 2008, against 2014 for Reading Time WP.
Line by line
WP Popular Posts leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Reading Time WP |  WP Popular Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,112 | #334 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.2K | 75.7K |
| Rating | 4.8(20) | 4.5(249) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 63% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.93 | ×1.86 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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