Live from WordPress.org · Oct 13, 2026
Best Reading Indicator Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “reading indicator” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Advanced Reading Progress & V… with <10 active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced Reading Progress & View Counter
Add beautiful reading progress bars and smart post view counters to improve engagement and…
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<10 |
| 2 |
Elysian Reader
Display a customizable reading progress bar and reading time with an optional floating…
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<10 |
| 3 |
Airkas Scroll Progress
A lightweight and simple reading progress bar that shows visitors how far they have…
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<10 |
Top Reading Indicator plugins, head to head
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular reading indicator plugin for WordPress?
Advanced Reading Progress & View Counter is the most popular reading indicator plugin with <10 active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many reading indicator plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “reading indicator” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these reading indicator plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 3 reading indicator plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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