WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Time to Read LSC vs ZenRead
At a glance
- Both have fewer than 10 active installs.
- On a typical day, ZenRead is downloaded about 2 times, Simple Time to Read LSC about 1.
- ZenRead was updated more recently: Jan 26, 2026, against Aug 18, 2025 for Simple Time to Read LSC.
- ZenRead is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Simple Time to Read LSC.
- Simple Time to Read LSC has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for ZenRead.
Line by line
ZenRead leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Time to Read LSC |  ZenRead |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #72,663 | #63,243 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24 | 41 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×0.04 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | – |
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