Best readers plugins for WordPress
The most popular readers plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. GoodReviews leads with 300+ active installs, ahead of Share Goodreads Update (100+). All 3 plugins tagged “readers” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 readers plugins
- 1.
GoodReviewsThe most installed readers plugin, with 300+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.5.24.
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Share Goodreads Update100+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.4.14.
All 3 plugins tagged “readers”
GoodReviews
Down in the last 7 days:14#10,927by jhanbackjr6 years ago
Display Goodreads.com reviews for ISBNs or IDs you specify on any page or post.
- Installs
- 300+
- Rating
- 4.3(4)
- Downloads
- 6/day
Share Goodreads Update
Down in the last 7 days:73#13,777by Stephan Elst2 years ago
Widget to give an overview of your currently reading books on goodreads, whitout the use of API.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 4.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day