Reading Time
Reading Time shows the estimated reading time and puts an animated progress bar inside the post.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.7★ from 3
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 14 Aug 2026
- Added
- Jan 2011
- Requires WP
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- WP 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Downloads
- 15,157
Our analysis
AI-assistedReading Time is a WordPress plugin that displays the estimated reading time for posts in seconds or minutes. The estimation is automatic, but you can also set a custom value for individual posts using a Custom Field named 'readingtime'.
This plugin is suitable for bloggers and content creators who want to inform their readers about how long it will take to read their articles, potentially enhancing user engagement and experience.
Best for: Content creators and bloggers looking to enhance reader engagement.
What it does well
- ✓Displays estimated reading time for posts
- ✓Automatic estimation based on content length
- ✓Allows custom reading time values with a Custom Field
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features
- •Only three ratings available
Verdict
Reading Time provides a straightforward way to display reading estimates, but lacks extensive features or user feedback.
From the developer
whiletrue's own description of Reading Time, lightly tidied.
Reading Time shows the estimated reading time of the post, in seconds or minutes.
The estimate is automatic; a custom value for a single post can be inserted using a Custom Field named “readingtime”.
For more info: https://www.whiletrue.it/reading-time-for-wordpress/