Reading Time Block
v1.2.2by Noah J. Stewart · updated 1 year ago
Adds a Gutenberg block to display the estimated reading time of the current post. Reading speed is customizable from the Settings → Reading screen.
- Rank
- #24,992
- Down109 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 31
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 731
- 731 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Reading Time Block at a glance
Reading Time Block is a WordPress plugin by Noah J. Stewart with 30+ active installs, the #24,992 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.2 came out on May 31, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 68 plugins tagged “reading time”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Reading Time Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 31 · -3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#24,992 · down 289 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,992 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,883 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,855 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,678 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,746 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,345 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,076 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,118 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,030 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,904 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,703 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +14.81% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -12.90% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -15.63% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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- Rank #24703 → #24746Downloads -60%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- May 31, 2025
- Last updated
- May 31, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Reading Time Block
How many websites use Reading Time Block?
Reading Time Block 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 #24,992 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Reading Time Block been downloaded?
731 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Reading Time Block last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on May 31, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Reading Time Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Reading Time Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Reading Time Block still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Reading Time Block have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Reading Time Block?
The plugins most like Reading Time Block, 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
★★★★★
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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 31 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 731 |
| Author | Noah J. Stewart |
| First released | May 31, 2025 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | May 31, 2025 |
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Reading Time WP
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- Installs
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Worth The Read
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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.
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- 3K+
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Reading Position Indicator
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Add reading position indicator on page top.
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- #7,385
- Installs
- 800+
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by Dmitry Litvinov
A plugin that allows you to easily display the reading time of any article. Reading time is calculated based on a person's standard reading speed …
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- #7,987
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- 700+
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Reading Time
by whiletrue
Reading Time shows the estimated reading time and puts an animated progress bar inside the post.
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- #11,954
- Installs
- 200+
- 3.7
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