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Simple Read Time

WordPress plugin to display estimated reading time

by Piyush Adhyal · github.com/piyushadhyal/simple-read-time

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/piyushadhyal/simple-read-time/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/piyushadhyal/simple-read-time ↗

Automatically calculates and displays estimated reading time for posts with beautiful typography.

Description

Simple Read Time automatically calculates and displays the estimated reading time for your WordPress posts and pages.

Features:

  • Clean, modern design with gradient background
  • Responsive layout that works on all devices
  • Excludes shortcodes and HTML from word count
  • Only shows on single posts and pages
  • 200 words per minute calculation standard

Installation

  1. Upload the simple-read-time folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
  3. That's it! Reading time will automatically appear on your posts

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the reading time appear?

It appears at the top of your post content, before the main text.

Can I change the colors?

Yes! You can edit the CSS in the simple-read-time.php file.

Does it count images or videos?

No, it only counts text words (excludes HTML and shortcodes).

Changelog

1.0.2

  • Improved typography and design
  • Added gradient background
  • Better responsive display

1.0.1

  • Initial release with basic functionality

Upgrade Notice

1.0.2

Major design improvements with better typography and colors.