# Reading Time & Progress Bar

> Reading Time & Progress Bar has <10 active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Reading Time & Progress Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Do you find that potential readers frequently bypass your posts due to concerns about the time investment? Are you inadvertently losing valuable readership as a result?**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,919
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+32.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Code Canel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codecanel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/reading-time-progress-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [estimated time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/estimated-time/) | #3 | 4 |
| [progress bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progress-bar/) | #50 | 74 |
| [read time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-time/) | #17 | 17 |
| [reading progress bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-progress-bar/) | #3 | 3 |
| [word count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/word-count/) | #28 | 37 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| estimated time | >100 | 563 |
| progress bar | >100 | 2,192 |
| read time | >100 | 7,426 |
| reading progress bar | #100 | 384 |
| word count | >100 | 1,594 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Reading Time WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reading-time-wp/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Aug 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [My Reading Time Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-reading-time-lite/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2023 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [SJ Reading Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sj-reading-time/) | <10 | — | Oct 19, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Reading Time & Progress Bar safe to use in 2026?
Reading Time & Progress Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Reading Time & Progress Bar?
Reading Time & Progress Bar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,919 times since it launched in June 2024. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Reading Time & Progress Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Reading Time & Progress Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Reading Time & Progress Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Reading Time & Progress Bar?
Reading Time & Progress Bar is developed and maintained by Code Canel.

### What are the best alternatives to Reading Time & Progress Bar?
The most popular alternatives to Reading Time & Progress Bar are Reading Time WP (20K+ installs), My Reading Time Lite (10+ installs) and SJ Reading Time (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reading-time-progress-bar/ · Generated 2026-10-03 14:38 UTC by PageForge