# Reading Progress Tracker

> Reading Progress Tracker has <10 active installs and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Reading Progress Tracker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Adds a customizable reading progress bar to posts, with optional analytics and a reading-time estimate.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 411
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+25.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rubigma (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rubigma/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/reading-progress-tracker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,124 |
| [Next article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/next-article/) | #2 | 2 |
| [progressbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progressbar/) | #8 | 11 |
| [readtime](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/readtime/) | #3 | 3 |
| [scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll/) | >100 | 189 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 7,881 |
| Next article | >100 | 1,171 |
| progressbar | #26 | 74 |
| readtime | #3 | 5 |
| scroll | >100 | 4,512 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,012) | Oct 5, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (3,155) | Sep 16, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 500K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 12, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (158) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/) | 300K+ | 2.5/5 (1,546) | Sep 16, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [HubSpot All-In-One Marketing – Forms, Popups, Live Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leadin/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (207) | Sep 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/burst-statistics/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (186) | Sep 28, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (308) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Oct 8, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Reading Progress Tracker safe to use in 2026?
Reading Progress Tracker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Reading Progress Tracker?
Reading Progress Tracker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 411 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Reading Progress Tracker work with WordPress 7.1?
Reading Progress Tracker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Reading Progress Tracker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 5, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Reading Progress Tracker?
Reading Progress Tracker is developed and maintained by rubigma.

### What are the best alternatives to Reading Progress Tracker?
The most popular alternatives to Reading Progress Tracker are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (500K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reading-progress-tracker/ · Generated 2026-10-13 10:56 UTC by PageForge