Estimated Reading Time Content
The Estimated Reading Time Content plugin automatically calculates and displays the estimated time required to read your posts and pages. It enhances user experience by informing readers about the content length…
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| estimated reading time | #56 |
| read time | >100 |
| reading time | >100 |
| reading time content | >100 |
| readtime | #4 |
About Estimated Reading Time Content
From the official readme · v1.0Description
The Estimated Reading Time Content plugin automatically calculates and displays the estimated time required to read your posts and pages. It enhances user experience by informing readers about the content length, encouraging engagement and readability.
Features:
- Automatically displays reading time at the top or bottom of posts and pages.
- Customizable words per minute for accurate reading time calculation.
- Allows customization of the reading time text, font size, font color, and background color.
- Provides a shortcode for inserting reading time in specific locations.
- Includes a widget for displaying reading time in sidebars.
- Admin settings page for easy configuration.
Key Benefits:
- Improves user engagement by setting reading expectations.
- Enhances content readability and planning.
- Easy to customize to match your site’s design.
Usage
Once activated, the plugin will automatically display the reading time on all posts and pages based on your settings.
Shortcode:
You can also manually insert the reading time using the shortcode [ertc_reading_time] within your post or page content.
Examples:
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To display the reading time within the content:
This is the content of your post. [ertc_reading_time] `` -
To display the reading time for a specific post or page by ID:
[ertc_reading_time id="123"] ``
Widget:
Add the Estimated Reading Time widget to your sidebar or any widget area to display the reading time.
Installation
- Upload the
estimated-reading-time-contentfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Settings → Estimated Reading Time to configure the plugin according to your preferences.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin affect the performance of my website?
No, the plugin is optimized to efficiently calculate and display reading time without significantly impacting site performance.
Can I customize the appearance of the reading time block?
Yes, you can customize the font size, font color, and background color of the reading time block through the plugin’s settings page.
How is the reading time calculated?
The reading time is calculated based on the number of words in the post or page divided by the words per minute setting (default is 300 WPM).
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Is Estimated Reading Time Content free?
Yes. Estimated Reading Time Content is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Estimated Reading Time Content safe to use in 2026?
Estimated Reading Time Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Estimated Reading Time Content?
Estimated Reading Time Content is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 674 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does Estimated Reading Time Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Estimated Reading Time Content is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Estimated Reading Time Content last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 14, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Estimated Reading Time Content?
Estimated Reading Time Content is developed and maintained by Anton.
What are the best alternatives to Estimated Reading Time Content?
The most popular alternatives to Estimated Reading Time Content are Worth The Read (3K+ installs), WP Reading Progress (3K+ installs) and Sam Reading Time (70+ installs).
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