ReadTrack
v1.2by marcinfilipiak · updated 11 months ago
Adds a reading progress bar and an estimated reading time above each single post.
- Rank
- #62,041
- Down13,204 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 715
- 715 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ReadTrack at a glance
ReadTrack is a WordPress plugin by marcinfilipiak with fewer than 10 active installs, the #62,041 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Dec 13, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 15 plugins tagged “estimated reading time”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ReadTrack |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
Rank over time
#62,041 · down 1,411 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #62,041 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,837 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #69,520 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #64,231 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #62,583 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #67,842 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #72,047 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #59,713 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #60,630 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -28.57% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +37.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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 #60630 → #64231
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jul 16, 2025
- Last updated
- Dec 13, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ReadTrack
How many websites use ReadTrack?
ReadTrack is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #62,041 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ReadTrack been downloaded?
715 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was ReadTrack last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Dec 13, 2025 (10 months ago).
Is ReadTrack compatible with the latest WordPress?
ReadTrack’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 ReadTrack still maintained?
Its last release was 10 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ReadTrack have?
No one has reviewed ReadTrack on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to ReadTrack?
The plugins most like ReadTrack, by the tags they share, are Worth The Read (3K+), Reading Position Indicator (800+) and Sam Reading Time (70+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 715 |
| Author | marcinfilipiak |
| First released | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Dec 13, 2025 |
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Sam Reading Time
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- #18,768
- Installs
- 70+
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LP Estimated Reading Time
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Displays an estimated reading time of your blog posts
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- #21,441
- Installs
- 40+
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MinuteRead
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 20+
- 5.0

Article Read Time Lite
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- Installs
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