Graceful Extra
Companion addon for Graceful theme. Adds reading time, post views, post display options, and a floating back-to-top button.
Solid choice
Graceful Extra is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 hours ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Graceful Extra stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| back to top | >100 |
| graceful | #9 |
| post views | >100 |
| reading time | >100 |
About Graceful Extra
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Graceful Extra is a companion plugin built specifically for the Graceful WordPress theme. It introduces powerful yet lightweight features without any external dependencies or framework bloat.
Features
- Reading Time Estimator: Calculates reading time automatically and seamlessly displays it inside post header metadata with customizable WPM and suffix.
- Post Views Counter: Tracks single post views with crawler filtering and repeat-visit throttling (hourly cookie), displaying the count in the post header meta and WP Admin posts list.
- Post & Page Display Options: Individual post/page metabox settings allowing you to hide post/page titles or disable sidebars (force full width layout) on a per-post or per-page basis.
- Customizable Floating Back-to-Top Button: Smooth floating button with customizable shape, position (left or right), colors (background and icon), and mobile visibility controls.
Installation
- Upload the
graceful-extrafolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Make sure the Graceful theme is active.
- Navigate to Appearance -> Customize -> Graceful Extra Options to configure your settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin require the Graceful theme?
Yes, Graceful Extra is a dedicated companion addon built specifically for the Graceful WordPress theme.
Where do I configure the settings?
Go to Appearance -> Customize -> Graceful Extra Options to access all settings.
What data is collected and does this plugin set cookies?
When enabled, the Post Views Counter records only an aggregate numerical count locally in your WordPress database. It does not log IP addresses, browser fingerprints, or visitor identities, and sends no data to external servers. It sets a temporary cookie per viewed post (graceful_extra_viewed_[post_id]), lasting one hour solely to prevent repeat view increments from the same browsing session. The plugin does not collect any other personal data or set any other cookies.
Changelog
Initial release for the Graceful theme.
1.0.0
- Initial release with Reading Time Estimator, Post Views Counter, Post/Page Display Metaboxes, and Customizable Floating Back-to-Top button.
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FAQ
Graceful Extra: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Graceful Extra free?
Yes. Graceful Extra is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Graceful Extra safe to use in 2026?
Graceful Extra is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Graceful Extra?
Graceful Extra is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 0 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 30 times in the last 30 days.
Does Graceful Extra work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Graceful Extra up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Graceful Extra need?
Graceful Extra requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Graceful Extra last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 28, 2026 (4 hours ago).
Who makes Graceful Extra?
Graceful Extra is developed and maintained by Aslam.
What are the best alternatives to Graceful Extra?
The most popular alternatives to Graceful Extra are WPFront Scroll Top (200K+ installs), To Top (60K+ installs) and Smooth Back To Top Button (40K+ installs).
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