WordPress plugin comparison
Sam Reading Time vs WP Read Time
At a glance
- Sam Reading Time has more active installs: 70+, against 50+ for WP Read Time.
- On a typical day, Sam Reading Time is downloaded about 4 times, WP Read Time about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Sam Reading Time was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Feb 22, 2022 for WP Read Time.
- Sam Reading Time is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.9.20 for WP Read Time.
- WP Read Time has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for Sam Reading Time.
Line by line
Sam Reading Time leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Sam Reading Time |  WP Read Time |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,685 | #20,484 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 79 | 71 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.9.20 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.0 |
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