Simple Reading Time
This plugin scans your article and generates average reading time, number of words divided by 200.
Consider an alternative
Simple Reading Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple Reading Time stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| average reading time | >100 |
| post reading time | >100 |
| reading time | >100 |
About Simple Reading Time
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin scans your article and generates average reading time, number of words divided by 200.
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FAQ
Simple Reading Time: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Simple Reading Time free?
Yes. Simple Reading Time is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Reading Time safe to use in 2026?
Simple Reading Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Reading Time?
Simple Reading Time is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,440 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Reading Time work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Reading Time is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simple Reading Time need?
Simple Reading Time requires PHP 5.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Reading Time last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 26, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Simple Reading Time?
Simple Reading Time is developed and maintained by Goran S..
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