Simple Time to Read LSC
v1.0.0by gurn1 · updated 1 year ago
Add an estimated reading time to your WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types. Lightweight, customizable, and easy to use.
- Rank
- #72,663
- Down20,160 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 696
- 696 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Time to Read LSC at a glance
Simple Time to Read LSC is a WordPress plugin by gurn1 with fewer than 10 active installs, the #72,663 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 18, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 2 plugins tagged “content timer”, it ranks #2. 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 stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Time to Read LSC |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#72,663 · down 5,272 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #72,663 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #52,503 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #57,947 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #63,537 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #63,809 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #69,658 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #55,475 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #72,350 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #65,438 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #67,391 |
Growth %
Average -5.19% 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 | -30.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +500.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -75.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -25.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| 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- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Aug 18, 2025
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Time to Read LSC
How many websites use Simple Time to Read LSC?
Simple Time to Read LSC is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #72,663 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Time to Read LSC been downloaded?
696 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Simple Time to Read LSC last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 18, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Simple Time to Read LSC compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Time to Read LSC’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 Simple Time to Read LSC 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 Simple Time to Read LSC have?
No one has reviewed Simple Time to Read LSC on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Time to Read LSC?
The plugins most like Simple Time to Read LSC, by the tags they share, are Worth The Read (3K+), Sam Reading Time (70+) and LP Estimated Reading Time (40+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 696 |
| Author | gurn1 |
| First released | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.6 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2025 |
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