ZeroBloat Reading Time
v1.0.0by the tree · updated 6 months ago
Displays estimated reading time on posts. Lightweight and simple, with zero configuration required.
- Rank
- #61,793
- Down8,912 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 306
- 306 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ZeroBloat Reading Time at a glance
ZeroBloat Reading Time is a WordPress plugin by the tree with fewer than 10 active installs, the #61,793 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “zerobloat”. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ZeroBloat Reading Time |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#61,793 · up 5,226 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #61,793 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #52,881 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #60,799 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #65,954 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #56,899 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #50,213 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #70,846 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #48,599 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #64,650 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #67,019 |
Growth %
Average +1.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +250.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -71.43% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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- Rank #64650 → #65954
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 20, 2026
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ZeroBloat Reading Time
How many websites use ZeroBloat Reading Time?
ZeroBloat Reading Time is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #61,793 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ZeroBloat Reading Time been downloaded?
306 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was ZeroBloat Reading Time last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 20, 2026 (6 months ago).
Is ZeroBloat Reading Time compatible with the latest WordPress?
ZeroBloat Reading Time’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 ZeroBloat Reading Time still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ZeroBloat Reading Time have?
No one has reviewed ZeroBloat Reading Time on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to ZeroBloat Reading Time?
The plugins most like ZeroBloat Reading Time, by the tags they share, are Reading Time WP (20K+), Worth The Read (3K+) and Reading Position Indicator (800+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 306 |
| Author | the tree |
| First released | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2026 |
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