# Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)

> Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 218 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows the visitor to read the content of a WordPress web page / post, using the ‘Rocket Reader’**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 14,430
- **Downloads (30 days):** 218 (+28.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.2
- **Last updated:** May 6, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cageehv (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cageehv/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rocket-reader-speed-reader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reader/) | #9 | 18 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | >100 | 272 |
| [speed reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed-reader/) | #1 | 1 |
| [speed reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed-reading/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| reader | >100 | 3,179 |
| speed | >100 | 5,752 |
| speed reader | >100 | 540 |
| speed reading | >100 | 442 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-viewer-block/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (9) | Aug 28, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Ebook Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-ebook-viewer/) | 400+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 6, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [Scribd Doc Embedder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scribd-doc-embedder/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 4, 2014 | 29/100 |
| 4 | [Subscribe Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-plugin/) | 100+ | — | Jun 11, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Google Reader Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-widget/) | 20+ | — | Mar 4, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [WP Excel 2 DB](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-excel-2-db/) | 20+ | 3/5 (2) | Jan 25, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [JetReader – Book Library, EPUB & PDF Reader (Lite)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetreader/) | 20+ | — | Jun 30, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Audioplace Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audiate-me/) | 20+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jan 30, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 10 | [Bible Reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bible-reader/) | 10+ | — | May 6, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [Yarns Microsub Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yarns-microsub-server/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 24, 2021 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) free?
Yes. Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) safe to use in 2026?
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)?
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,430 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 218 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) work with WordPress 7.1?
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.2, was released on May 6, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)?
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) is developed and maintained by cageehv.

### What are the best alternatives to Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)?
The most popular alternatives to Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) are PDF Viewer Block for Gutenb… (10K+ installs), Simple Ebook Viewer (400+ installs) and Scribd Doc Embedder (200+ installs).


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