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Readability Buttons (readability.com)

v2.1.5

by Sparanoid · updated 27 days ago

Adds readability.com widget on your site.

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Rank
#45,077
Up3,324 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 13
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.7K
6,740 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +200% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

Readability Buttons (readability.com) at a glance

Readability Buttons (readability.com) is a WordPress plugin by Sparanoid with 10+ active installs, the #45,077 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 200% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1.5 came out on Oct 12, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 61 plugins tagged “Readability”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

121 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Readability Buttons (readability.com) Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.01020Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateReadability Buttons (readability.com)
Nov 4, 20265
Nov 3, 20264
Nov 2, 20264
Nov 1, 20263
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20265
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20263
Oct 13, 202616
Oct 12, 202626
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20263
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.11121314Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202611
Nov 5, 202611
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202612

Rank over time

#45,077 · up 2,563 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#45KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#45,077
Nov 7, 2026#48,401
Nov 6, 2026#42,759
Nov 3, 2026#47,849
Nov 1, 2026#40,899
Oct 29, 2026#45,141
Oct 28, 2026#46,646
Oct 27, 2026#47,640

Growth %

Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+18.18%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-21.43%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+7.69%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+8.33%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1.5
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
5.0.31
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 20, 2011
Last updated
Oct 12, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Readability Buttons (readability.com)

How many websites use Readability Buttons (readability.com)?

Readability Buttons (readability.com) is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #45,077 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Readability Buttons (readability.com) been downloaded?

6,740 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Readability Buttons (readability.com) last updated?

Version 2.1.5 came out on Oct 12, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

Is Readability Buttons (readability.com) compatible with the latest WordPress?

Readability Buttons (readability.com)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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 Readability Buttons (readability.com) still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Readability Buttons (readability.com) have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Readability Buttons (readability.com)?

The plugins most like Readability Buttons (readability.com), by the tags they share, are Custom Sidebars (100K+), Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons (100K+) and Image Widget (100K+). Compare all alternatives

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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Readability Buttons (readability.com)
Estimated installs≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads6.7K
AuthorSparanoid
First releasedFeb 20, 2011
Version2.1.5
Requires WP2.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 12, 2026

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