LP Estimated Reading Time
v1.0by layerpoint · updated 10 years ago
Displays an estimated reading time of your blog posts
- Rank
- #21,433
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,793 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
LP Estimated Reading Time at a glance
LP Estimated Reading Time is a WordPress plugin by layerpoint with 40+ active installs, the #21,433 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Feb 11, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 3 plugins tagged “estimated”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats115 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | LP Estimated Reading Time |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 48 |
Rank over time
#21,433 · up 111 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,433 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,441 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,370 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,411 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,511 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,351 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,222 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,397 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,533 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,544 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -6.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.70% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.17% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 10, 2016
- Last updated
- Feb 11, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about LP Estimated Reading Time
How many websites use LP Estimated Reading Time?
LP Estimated Reading Time is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,433 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has LP Estimated Reading Time been downloaded?
4,793 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was LP Estimated Reading Time last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Feb 11, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is LP Estimated Reading Time compatible with the latest WordPress?
LP Estimated Reading Time’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 LP Estimated Reading Time still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does LP Estimated Reading Time have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to LP Estimated Reading Time?
The plugins most like LP Estimated Reading Time, by the tags they share, are Reading Time WP (20K+), Worth The Read (3K+) and Reading Position Indicator (800+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | layerpoint |
| First released | Feb 10, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 11, 2016 |
Alternatives to LP Estimated Reading Time
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Reading Time WP
by yingles
Reading Time WP creates an estimated reading time of your posts that is inserted above the content or by using a shortcode.
- Rank
- #1,112
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.8
Worth The Read
by brianmcculloh
An adjustable progress meter showing how much of the post/page the user has scrolled through, and a read time commitment label near the post titles.
- Rank
- #3,803
- Installs
- 3K+
- 4.3
Reading Position Indicator
by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak)
Add reading position indicator on page top.
- Rank
- #7,385
- Installs
- 800+
- 5.0
Reading Time
by whiletrue
Reading Time shows the estimated reading time and puts an animated progress bar inside the post.
- Rank
- #11,954
- Installs
- 200+
- 3.7
Sam Reading Time
by SAM Web Design Agency
Display estimated reading time for your posts using a clean shortcode. Includes a lightweight settings panel under the "Posts" menu.
- Rank
- #18,720
- Installs
- 70+
- 5.0
MinuteRead
by Md Asadujjaman Sabuj
Show estimated reading time on posts, pages, and custom post types. Customize label, format, position, and reading speed.
- Rank
- #26,026
- Installs
- 20+
- 5.0
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