# ReadMetric

> ReadMetric has <10 active installs and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ReadMetric works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Automatically calculates and displays estimated reading time for posts, pages, and custom post types.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 126
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (-24.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Italiya Harshil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/italiyaharshil/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/readmetric/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 816 |
| [estimated reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/estimated-reading-time/) | #11 | 15 |
| [read metric](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-metric/) | #1 | 1 |
| [read time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-time/) | #15 | 17 |
| [reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-time/) | #46 | 61 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| estimated reading time | #62 | 167 |
| read metric | >100 | 659 |
| read time | >100 | 7,980 |
| reading time | >100 | 2,076 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [TutorMate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutormate/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [WP Subtitle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-subtitle/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Themebeez Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themebeez-toolkit/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-protect-with-color-design/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ReadMetric safe to use in 2026?
ReadMetric works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ReadMetric?
ReadMetric is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 126 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ReadMetric work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested ReadMetric up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

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

### When was ReadMetric last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 7, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes ReadMetric?
ReadMetric is developed and maintained by Italiya Harshil.

### What are the best alternatives to ReadMetric?
The most popular alternatives to ReadMetric are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readmetric/ · Generated 2026-10-12 22:03 UTC by PageForge