Display Post Reading Time – Show Estimated Post Reading Time & Progress Bar
v0.1by WPFraternity · updated 3 years ago
Post Reading Time calculate the time it would take to the user to read an article, including watching the images, and display the value in the post.
- Rank
- #63,852
- Down6,765 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.1K
- 1,129 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Display Post Reading Time at a glance
Display Post Reading Time is a WordPress plugin by WPFraternity with fewer than 10 active installs, the #63,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Nov 13, 2023, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 9 plugins tagged “meter”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Display Post Reading Time |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#63,852 · down 1,801 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #63,852 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #57,087 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #50,496 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #58,565 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #61,660 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #68,025 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #67,246 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #72,312 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #55,759 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #62,051 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +66.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +25.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #62051 → #61660Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Oct 14, 2023
- Last updated
- Nov 13, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Display Post Reading Time
How many websites use Display Post Reading Time?
Display Post Reading Time is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #63,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Display Post Reading Time been downloaded?
1,129 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Display Post Reading Time last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Nov 13, 2023 (2 years ago).
Is Display Post Reading Time compatible with the latest WordPress?
Display Post Reading Time’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Display Post Reading Time still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Display Post Reading Time have?
No one has reviewed Display Post Reading Time on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Display Post Reading Time?
The plugins most like Display Post Reading Time, by the tags they share, are Reading progressbar (6K+), WP Reading Progress (3K+) and Worth The Read (3K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.1K |
| Author | WPFraternity |
| First released | Oct 14, 2023 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Nov 13, 2023 |
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