Install
Upload it under Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, then activate.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/kevinocasio/ocasio-estimated-reading-time/releases/download/v1.0.0/ocasio-estimated-reading-time.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Lightweight WordPress plugin to automatically calculate and display an estimated reading time badge on blog posts.
Overview
Long blog posts without reading time indicators can cause readers to bounce. Ocasio Estimated Reading Time automatically calculates article read time based on 250 words per minute and displays a clean badge above post content.
Features
- Automatic Read Time Calculation: Accurately calculates minutes at 250 WPM.
- Auto-Display on Single Posts: Injects read time badge above post content automatically.
- Shortcode Support: Use
[reading-time]anywhere in content, widgets, or templates. - Zero Script Overhead: Front-end styled with inline CSS, zero JavaScript dependencies.
- Suite Dashboard Control: Toggle on or off instantly from Ocasio Plugins -> Dashboard.
Installation
- Download
ocasio-estimated-reading-time.zipfrom Releases. - In your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins -> Add New Plugin -> Upload Plugin.
- Choose the downloaded
.zipfile and click Install Now. - Click Activate Plugin.
- Check your settings under Ocasio Plugins -> Dashboard.
Author & Support
- Author: Kevin Ocasio
- Plugin Page: Ocasio Estimated Reading Time on KevinOcasio.com
- WordPress Plugins: Free WordPress Plugin Directory
- Software Portfolio: Live Projects & Digital Assets
- Tools & Resources: Recommended Tech Stack & Tools
- License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Releases
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