# LP Estimated Reading Time

> LP Estimated Reading Time has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 173 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** LP Estimated Reading Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Displays an estimated reading time of your blog posts**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 4,624
- **Downloads (30 days):** 173 (+8.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 11, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** layerpoint (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/layerpoint/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lp-estimated-reading-time/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [estimated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/estimated/) | #2 | 3 |
| [estimated reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/estimated-reading-time/) | #4 | 15 |
| [reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-time/) | #14 | 62 |
| [time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/time/) | #42 | 122 |
| [time to read](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/time-to-read/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| estimated | >100 | 713 |
| estimated reading time | >100 | 170 |
| reading time | >100 | 2,088 |
| time | >100 | 10,000 |
| time to read | >100 | 8,018 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPC Estimated Delivery Date for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-estimated-delivery-date/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (9) | Oct 6, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Opal Estimated Delivery for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/opal-estimated-delivery-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Dec 5, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is LP Estimated Reading Time safe to use in 2026?
LP Estimated Reading Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LP Estimated Reading Time?
LP Estimated Reading Time is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,624 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 173 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LP Estimated Reading Time work with WordPress 7.1?
LP Estimated Reading Time is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was LP Estimated Reading Time last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 11, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes LP Estimated Reading Time?
LP Estimated Reading Time is developed and maintained by layerpoint.

### What are the best alternatives to LP Estimated Reading Time?
The most popular alternatives to LP Estimated Reading Time are WPC Estimated Delivery Date… (10K+ installs) and Opal Estimated Delivery for… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lp-estimated-reading-time/ · Generated 2026-10-13 13:01 UTC by PageForge