Best readtime plugins for WordPress
The most popular readtime plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Read Meter leads with 10K+ active installs, ahead of Reading Progress Tracker (fewer than 10) and Estimated Reading Time Content (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “readtime” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 readtime plugins
- 1.
Read MeterThe most installed readtime plugin, with 10K+ active installs. Rated 4.5 from 19 reviews, updated 2 months ago.
- 2.
Reading Progress TrackerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 3.
Estimated Reading Time ContentFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
All 3 plugins tagged “readtime”
Read Meter
Down in the last 7 days:2#2,129by Brainstorm Force2 months ago
The Read Meter plugin displays the estimated reading time for blog posts along with a progress bar.
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.5(19)
- Downloads
- 40/day
Reading Progress Tracker
#73,934by rubigma1 year ago
Adds a customizable reading progress bar to posts, with optional analytics and a reading-time estimate.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Estimated Reading Time Content
Down in the last 7 days:18,100#74,247by Anton1 year ago
Adds a reading time block to posts and pages, with customizable settings and widget support.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 1/day