# Reading Time by ReadyGo – Read Time, Progress Bar & Archive Support

> Reading Time by ReadyGo has 10+ active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Reading Time by ReadyGo works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**Estimated reading time with a progress bar and live countdown. Fast, lightweight and accurate — works with page builders and caching.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 679
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (-70.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mkbplatinum (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mkbplatinum/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/readygo-reading-time/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [estimated reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/estimated-reading-time/) | #6 | 15 |
| [read time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-time/) | #6 | 18 |
| [reading progress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-progress/) | #3 | 19 |
| [reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-time/) | #25 | 62 |
| [word count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/word-count/) | #21 | 37 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| estimated reading time | #15 | 168 |
| read time | #64 | 7,998 |
| reading progress | #40 | 568 |
| reading time | #27 | 2,079 |
| word count | >100 | 1,725 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Worth The Read](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worth-the-read/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (27) | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [WP Reading Progress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-reading-progress/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (19) | Aug 15, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Sam Reading Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sam-reading-time/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 12, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [LP Estimated Reading Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lp-estimated-reading-time/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 11, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [MinuteRead – Reading Time for Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minuteread/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 7 | [ReadJutsu – Reading Time & Scroll Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readjutsu/) | <10 | — | Jul 1, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [ReadMetric](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readmetric/) | <10 | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [Fattami Reading Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fattami-reading-time/) | <10 | — | Sep 12, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Estimated Reading Time Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/estimated-reading-time-content/) | <10 | — | Jan 14, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [RakeshNagar Reading Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rakeshnagar-reading-time/) | <10 | — | Oct 5, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Reading Time by ReadyGo safe to use in 2026?
Reading Time by ReadyGo works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Reading Time by ReadyGo?
Reading Time by ReadyGo is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 679 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Reading Time by ReadyGo work with WordPress 7.1?
Reading Time by ReadyGo is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, 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 Time by ReadyGo need?
Reading Time by ReadyGo 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 by ReadyGo last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on August 25, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Reading Time by ReadyGo?
Reading Time by ReadyGo is developed and maintained by mkbplatinum.

### What are the best alternatives to Reading Time by ReadyGo?
The most popular alternatives to Reading Time by ReadyGo are Worth The Read (3K+ installs), WP Reading Progress (3K+ installs) and Sam Reading Time (70+ installs).


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