FlowRead – Smart Reading Experience for Websites
v1.0.4by sydurrahman · updated 6 months ago
Adds a reading progress bar and estimated article read time to improve engagement and reading experience.
- Rank
- #24,098
- Down35 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 583
- 583 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
FlowRead at a glance
FlowRead is a WordPress plugin by sydurrahman with 30+ active installs, the #24,098 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 75% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4 came out on Apr 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “article read time”. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats99 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | FlowRead |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#24,098 · down 339 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,098 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,063 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,938 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,351 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,121 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,943 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,368 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,743 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,863 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,759 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -5.71% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.78% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 6, 2026
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about FlowRead
How many websites use FlowRead?
FlowRead is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,098 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has FlowRead been downloaded?
583 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was FlowRead last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Apr 27, 2026 (6 months ago).
Is FlowRead compatible with the latest WordPress?
FlowRead’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 FlowRead still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does FlowRead have?
No one has reviewed FlowRead on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to FlowRead?
The plugins most like FlowRead, by the tags they share, are Scroll to Top (60+), Article Read Time (30+) and Reading Time & Progress Bar (fewer than 10). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 583 |
| Author | sydurrahman |
| First released | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2026 |
Alternatives to FlowRead
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Scroll to Top
by Jose Varghese
Add a customizable Scroll to Top button and Reading Progress Bar. Smooth scroll up, 16+ styles, and mobile responsiveness for better navigation.
- Rank
- #19,692
- Installs
- 60+
- 5.0
Article Read Time
by Dhrumil Kumbhani
Displays estimated article reading time using shortcode or template tag with customizable formats.
- Rank
- #24,549
- Installs
- 30+
Reading Time & Progress Bar
by Code Canel
The Reading Time & Progress Bar plugin enhances your blog with an estimated reading time and a stylish progress bar.
- Rank
- #62,798
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
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