Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
This plugin allows the visitor to read the content of a WordPress web page / post, using the ‘Rocket Reader’
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| reader | >100 |
| speed | >100 |
| speed reader | >100 |
| speed reading | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
From the official readme · v1.6.2Description
Introduction
This plugin allows the visitor to read the content of a WordPress web page / post, using the ‘Rocket Reader’
It’s a nifty Speed-Reading plugin. Using the Rocket Reader you can decrease the reading time of an article by, maybe, as much as 80%!
The key is to reduce the eye movement while reading.
In the traditional way of reading, your eyes are constantly moving left to right, and back, loosing precious time (and it’s very tiring too!).
This plugin is presenting the words one by one and it uses a focal point (also called Optical Recognition Point, ORP).
Research proved that your eyes are always looking for a specific point within a word for faster recognition of the pattern.
So by highlighting that focal point it makes reading even way faster!
Settings
You can find the settings page in the WP Admin Panel » Settings » Rocket Reader Opts.
Author
CAGE Web Design | Rolf van Gelder, Eindhoven, The Netherlands – http://cagewebdev.com – http://rvg.cage.nl
Plugin URL + Live Demo
http://cagewebdev.com/rocket-reader/
Download URL
https://wordpress.org/plugins/rocket-reader/
Currently supported languages
- English [en_US] – default language, by Rolf van Gelder, CAGE Web Design – http://cagewebdev.com
- Dutch [nl_NL] – translated by Rolf van Gelder, CAGE Web Design – http://cagewebdev.com
Plugins by CAGE Web Design | Rolf van Gelder
WordPress plugins created by CAGE Web Design | Rolf van Gelder
http://cagewebdev.com/category/news-tech-art/wordpress/
Disclaimer
NO WARRANTY, USE AT OWN RISK!
Installation
- Upload the Plugin to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin in the WP Admin Panel » Plugins
- Change the settings (if needed) in the WP Admin Panel » Settings » Rocket Reader Opts
Frequently asked questions
How can I change the settings of this plugin?
WP Admin Panel » Settings » Rocket Reader Opts
How can I enable the Rocket Reader for a specific post / page?
Add a custom field to that specific post / page named ‘enable_rocket_reader’ and give it the value ‘Y’ (for YES). See http://cagewebdev.com/rocket-reader/ for more info.
Changelog
1.6.2 [01/28/2017]
- CHANGE: Several minor changes and improvements
1.6.1 [08/28/2015]
- BUG FIX: Bug fixed with adding the reader to all posts/pages
1.6 [08/25/2015]
- CHANGE: Total revamp of the code + several improvements
1.5.1 [08/22/2015]
- CHANGE: Visual Composer tags are removed from the reader
1.5.0 [06/07/2015]
- NEW: added a new option: Minimum Number of Words for showing the Rocket Reader button
- NEW: a link to the settings page on the main plugin page
- BUG FIX: lt, gt and amp replacement removed
- CHANGE: several minor changes / updates
1.4.1 [04/20/2015]
- Something went wrong with the deployment of 1.4…
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FAQ
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader): quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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