# Fattami Reading Time

> Fattami Reading Time has <10 active installs and 92 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Fattami Reading Time is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Shows an estimated reading time badge on your posts, with Unicode-aware word counting (Arabic, French, CJK) and a simple shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 118
- **Downloads (30 days):** 92 (-26.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ayoub Fattami (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ayoubfattami/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fattami-reading-time/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [estimated reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/estimated-reading-time/) | #12 | 15 |
| [read time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-time/) | #9 | 17 |
| [reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-time/) | #45 | 62 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,421 |
| [word count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/word-count/) | #34 | 37 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| estimated reading time | #32 | 167 |
| read time | >100 | 7,980 |
| reading time | #78 | 2,079 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| word count | >100 | 1,725 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Worth The Read](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worth-the-read/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (27) | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [WP Reading Progress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-reading-progress/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (19) | Aug 15, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Sam Reading Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sam-reading-time/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 12, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [LP Estimated Reading Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lp-estimated-reading-time/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 11, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [MinuteRead – Reading Time for Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minuteread/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 6 | [Reading Time by ReadyGo – Read Time, Progress Bar & Archive Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readygo-reading-time/) | 10+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Time to Read LSC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-time-to-read-lsc/) | <10 | — | Aug 18, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Reading Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-easy-reading-progress-bar/) | <10 | — | Aug 25, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [ReadJutsu – Reading Time & Scroll Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readjutsu/) | <10 | — | Jul 1, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [ReadMetric](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readmetric/) | <10 | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fattami Reading Time free?
Yes. Fattami Reading Time is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Fattami Reading Time safe to use in 2026?
Fattami Reading Time is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fattami Reading Time?
Fattami Reading Time is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 118 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fattami Reading Time work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Fattami Reading Time up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was Fattami Reading Time last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 12, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Fattami Reading Time?
Fattami Reading Time is developed and maintained by Ayoub Fattami.

### What are the best alternatives to Fattami Reading Time?
The most popular alternatives to Fattami Reading Time are Worth The Read (3K+ installs), WP Reading Progress (3K+ installs) and Sam Reading Time (70+ installs).


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