SJ Reading Time
SJ Reading Time helps you to quickly estimate your content read time and insert using a shortcode.
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SJ Reading Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where SJ Reading Time stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| estimated time | >100 |
| reading time | >100 |
| word count | >100 |
| words per minute | >100 |
About SJ Reading Time
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
SJ Reading Time is a simple content read time estimator. Our settings allow you to control how many words per minute (wpm) on average you would like to use to determine read time,
as well as, if images should be part of this estimate.
A shortcode is provided which gives complete control over where on your post you would like the estimate to be placed.
For example:
[sjrt_reading_time label=”Reading time:” postfix=”mins” postfix_singular=”min”]
All the above attributes are optional and if not provided the default values will be shown which are:
label– Reading timepostfix_singular– minpostfix– mins
Changelog
1.0.2
- Test with upgraded WordPress version
1.0.1
- Test with upgraded WordPress version, add plugin uri *
1.0.0
- SJ Reading time initial release – estimate read time based on words per minute & images per post.
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SJ Reading Time: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is SJ Reading Time free?
Yes. SJ Reading Time is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SJ Reading Time safe to use in 2026?
SJ Reading Time shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SJ Reading Time?
SJ Reading Time is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,878 times since it launched in March 2024. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does SJ Reading Time work with WordPress 7.1?
SJ Reading Time is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does SJ Reading Time need?
SJ Reading Time requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SJ Reading Time last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on October 19, 2025 (12 months ago).
Who makes SJ Reading Time?
SJ Reading Time is developed and maintained by Janoy Vassell.
What are the best alternatives to SJ Reading Time?
The most popular alternatives to SJ Reading Time are Reading Time WP (20K+ installs), My Reading Time Lite (10+ installs) and Reading Time & Progress Bar (<10 installs).
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