# Advanced Reading Progress & View Counter

> Advanced Reading Progress & View… has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Add beautiful reading progress bars and smart post view counters to improve engagement and user experience on your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 435
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (-40% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** teckut (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/teckut/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-reading-progress-view-counter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post views](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-views/) | #32 | 44 |
| [progress bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progress-bar/) | #68 | 76 |
| [reading indicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-indicator/) | #1 | 3 |
| [reading progress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-progress/) | #10 | 19 |
| [View Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/view-counter/) | #14 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| post views | >100 | 9,939 |
| progress bar | >100 | 2,312 |
| reading indicator | #31 | 328 |
| reading progress | #41 | 576 |
| View Counter | #94 | 1,501 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WebberZone Top 10 — Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-10/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (101) | Oct 8, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Page View Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-views-count/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (55) | Jul 9, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Wp Post Views – WordPress Post views counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-views/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Sep 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [WP Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpecounter/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 19, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Post Views Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-post-views-count/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (6) | May 9, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Post Views for Jetpack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-for-jetpack/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | May 22, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Post Views Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-views-count/) | 500+ | 4/5 (4) | Feb 14, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Jetpack Post Views](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-post-views/) | 200+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 6, 2014 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Easy Post View Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-post-view-counter/) | 100+ | 4/5 (3) | Apr 7, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 10 | [View Post Counter – Website Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/view-post-counter/) | 100+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Sep 4, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… free?
Yes. Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Advanced Reading Progress & Vie…?
Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 435 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… need?
Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 24, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Advanced Reading Progress & Vie…?
Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… is developed and maintained by teckut.

### What are the best alternatives to Advanced Reading Progress & Vie…?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Reading Progress & Vie… are WebberZone Top 10 (10K+ installs), Page View Count (10K+ installs) and Wp Post Views (4K+ installs).


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