Reading Tools: Word Count & View Counter with Accessibility Tools
v1.1.5by sonofgod80 · updated 11 days ago
Boost engagement with a reading progress bar, automatic reading time estimation, live word count, accurate post view counter for your WordPress site.
- Rank
- #67,396
- Down921 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 465
- 465 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Reading Tools at a glance
Reading Tools is a WordPress plugin by sonofgod80 with fewer than 10 active installs, the #67,396 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.5 came out on Oct 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 19 plugins tagged “View Counter”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats82 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Reading Tools |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3 · +50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
Rank over time
#67,396 · up 3,521 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #67,396 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #66,475 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #59,249 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #67,919 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #52,739 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #68,430 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #71,339 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #65,954 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #65,788 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #70,917 |
Growth %
Average +3.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +66.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.1.4
- Released 1.1.5 (was 1.1.4)
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 5.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 9, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Reading Tools
How many websites use Reading Tools?
Reading Tools is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #67,396 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Reading Tools been downloaded?
465 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Reading Tools last updated?
Version 1.1.5 came out on Oct 28, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Reading Tools compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Reading Tools still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Reading Tools have?
No one has reviewed Reading Tools on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Reading Tools?
The plugins most like Reading Tools, by the tags they share, are Reading Time WP (20K+), Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) (500K+) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 465 |
| Author | sonofgod80 |
| First released | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1.5 |
| Requires WP | 5.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2026 |
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