Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post
v1.0.0by Saif islam · updated 1 year ago
Display reading time and word count for posts and also simple use shortcode ['reading-time']. Automatically or via shortcode. Simple and SEO-friendly.
- Rank
- #29,484
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 653
- 653 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post at a glance
Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post is a WordPress plugin by Saif islam with 10+ active installs, the #29,484 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 27, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 39 plugins tagged “word count”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#29,484 · down 215 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #29,484 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,460 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,576 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,595 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,612 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,133 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,407 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,470 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,269 |
Growth %
Average -0.85% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #29470 → #29595
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jun 27, 2025
- Last updated
- Jun 27, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post
How many websites use Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post?
Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post 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 #29,484 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post been downloaded?
653 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 27, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post compatible with the latest WordPress?
Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post’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 & Word Count Block for Post 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 & Word Count Block for Post have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post?
The plugins most like Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post, by the tags they share, are Yoast SEO (10M+), BoldGrid Easy SEO (40K+) and Reading Time WP (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 653 |
| Author | Saif islam |
| First released | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Jun 27, 2025 |
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