Fattami Reading Time
Shows an estimated reading time badge on your posts, with Unicode-aware word counting (Arabic, French, CJK) and a simple shortcode.
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.
- Actively developed — last update 1 month ago
- 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
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Rankings
Where Fattami Reading Time stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| estimated reading time | #32 |
| read time | >100 |
| reading time | #78 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| word count | >100 |
About Fattami Reading Time
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Fattami Reading Time adds a small, elegant “Reading time: 4 minutes” badge to your posts so visitors know what to expect before they start reading.
Most reading time plugins rely on PHP’s str_word_count(), which only understands ASCII letters and therefore undercounts French accented words, and completely ignores Arabic, Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese or Korean text. Fattami Reading Time uses Unicode-aware counting instead:
- Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew and similar scripts are counted word by word (accents and apostrophes included).
- Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters are counted individually.
- Shortcodes, HTML tags, scripts and styles are stripped before counting.
Features
- Automatic badge before or after the content of the post types you choose.
- Adjustable reading speed (words per minute).
- Custom label, or no label at all.
- Optional word count next to the reading time.
[fattami_reading_time]shortcode to place the badge anywhere (supportsidandlabelattributes).- Lightweight: one small stylesheet, loaded only on pages where a badge is displayed. No JavaScript, no external requests.
- Translation ready and compatible with block themes and classic themes.
- Removes its own settings when uninstalled.
Developer hooks
fattami_reading_time_word_count– filter the word count of a post.fattami_reading_time_badge_html– filter the final badge markup.
Installation
- Upload the
fattami-reading-timefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Reading Time to choose the reading speed, the badge position and the post types.
Frequently asked questions
How is the reading time calculated?
The plugin counts the words of the post content (after removing HTML and shortcodes) and divides the result by the reading speed set in the options (200 words per minute by default). The result is rounded up, with a minimum of 1 minute.
Can I show the badge somewhere else than before or after the content?
Yes. Set the position to “Do not insert automatically” and use the [fattami_reading_time] shortcode wherever you like, for example in a template or a Shortcode block. You can target another post with [fattami_reading_time id="123"] and change the text with [fattami_reading_time label="Read in:"].
Does it work with languages other than English?
Yes. The word counting is Unicode-aware and handles accented characters, Arabic, Cyrillic and CJK scripts. All strings displayed by the plugin are translatable.
Does it slow down my site?
No. The count is done in PHP when the page is rendered, no database table is created and the stylesheet is only loaded when a badge is actually displayed.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Fattami Reading Time: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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