ReadJutsu – Reading Time & Scroll Progress Bar
v1.0.0by WPJutsu · updated 4 months ago
Show an estimated reading time badge and a sleek scroll progress bar — keep readers engaged to the last line. No code needed.
- Rank
- #57,514
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 283
- 283 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ReadJutsu at a glance
ReadJutsu is a WordPress plugin by WPJutsu with fewer than 10 active installs, the #57,514 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jul 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 6 plugins tagged “scroll progress”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ReadJutsu |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · +50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#57,514 · up 10,018 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #57,514 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #49,271 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #62,400 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #69,475 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #64,866 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #66,673 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #67,253 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #57,993 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #67,532 |
Growth %
Average +3.44% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +50.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #57993 → #49271
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 1, 2026
- Last updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ReadJutsu
How many websites use ReadJutsu?
ReadJutsu is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #57,514 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ReadJutsu been downloaded?
283 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was ReadJutsu last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jul 1, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is ReadJutsu compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is ReadJutsu still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ReadJutsu have?
No one has reviewed ReadJutsu on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to ReadJutsu?
The plugins most like ReadJutsu, by the tags they share, are Reading Time by ReadyGo (10+), Scroll Progress (fewer than 10) and Worth The Read (3K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 283 |
| Author | WPJutsu |
| First released | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 1, 2026 |
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