ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations
ReadJoy adds a smooth reading progress bar to your WordPress posts and pages — and does something no other plugin does: it celebrates your readers when they finish reading!
Use with caution
ReadJoy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ReadJoy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| engagement | >100 |
| progress bar | >100 |
| reading progress | #30 |
| reading time | >100 |
| scroll indicator | #62 |
About ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations
From the official readme · v1.5.1Description
ReadJoy adds a smooth reading progress bar to your WordPress posts and pages — and does something no other plugin does: it celebrates your readers when they finish reading!
When a visitor finishes your article, ReadJoy shows a beautiful popup with confetti animation and a thank-you message. This makes readers feel valued and encourages them to come back.
Why bloggers and site owners love ReadJoy:
- Readers stay longer on your site
- Bounce rate goes down
- Readers feel appreciated and return
- Zero setup needed — works right after activation
- 100% FREE — no hidden fees, ever
Key Features
Reading Progress Bar
* Smooth real-time progress bar (top or bottom of page)
* 5 styles: Solid, Gradient, Striped, Animated, Glow
* Fully customizable colors
* Works on all screen sizes
Reading Time Display
* Shows estimated reading time
* Live percentage (e.g. “45% read”)
* Estimated finish time
* Adjustable Words Per Minute (WPM)
Celebration Popup
* Beautiful popup appears when reader finishes the article
* Confetti animation
* Smart messages based on your content mood (happy, sad, or neutral)
* Can be disabled from settings
Easy Customization
* Color picker for all elements
* Control bar thickness, font size, border radius
* Choose which post types to show it on
* Turn any feature on or off independently
Perfect For
- Bloggers
- News websites
- Online magazines
- Educational sites
- Any site with long-form content
100% Free Forever
All features are completely free. No premium version. No upsells. We built ReadJoy to help the WordPress community — that’s it.
Privacy
ReadJoy does not collect, store, or share any user data. Fully GDPR compliant.
Support
- Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/farjana-reading-progress-bar/
- GitHub: https://github.com/TanjinaAkte
We respond within 24 hours!
Installation
- Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard
- Search for ReadJoy
- Click Install Now then Activate
- Go to Settings → ReadJoy to customize
- Done! Visit any post to see it in action.
Frequently asked questions
Will it slow down my website?
No. ReadJoy is lightweight and only loads on posts/pages where it’s enabled.
Does it work with my theme?
Yes. ReadJoy works with any WordPress theme including Astra, GeneratePress, OceanWP, and Divi.
Can I turn off the celebration popup?
Yes. Go to Settings → ReadJoy and uncheck the celebration popup option.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Fully responsive on all screen sizes.
Can I show it only on blog posts, not pages?
Yes. You can choose exactly which post types to enable it on from the settings page.
How is reading time calculated?
Based on Words Per Minute (WPM). Default is 200 WPM (average adult reading speed). You can change this in settings.
Is there a pro version?
No. Everything is free forever.
Changelog
1.5.0 – 2026-02-20
- Rebranded to ReadJoy for better discoverability
- Improved description and SEO
- All existing features remain unchanged
1.4.0 – 2026-02-18
- Added Welcome Screen for new users
- Improved onboarding experience
1.3.0 – 2026-02-10
- Added option to enable/disable celebration popup
- Minor CSS fixes
1.2.0 – 2026-02-04
- All features now free forever
- Dynamic color support for all bar styles
- Performance improvements
1.1.0 – 2026-01-15
- Added celebration popup with confetti
- Smart mood detection for messages
- Bengali and English language support
1.0.1 – 2026-01-05
- Security improvements
- CSS conflict fixes
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FAQ
ReadJoy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is ReadJoy free?
Yes. ReadJoy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ReadJoy safe to use in 2026?
ReadJoy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ReadJoy?
ReadJoy is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 737 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does ReadJoy work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested ReadJoy up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does ReadJoy need?
ReadJoy requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ReadJoy last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on September 2, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes ReadJoy?
ReadJoy is developed and maintained by farjanaplugin.
What are the best alternatives to ReadJoy?
The most popular alternatives to ReadJoy are Disqus Comment System (30K+ installs), Slickstream: Engagement and… (2K+ installs) and bbPress Voting (400+ installs).
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