Live from WordPress.org · Oct 3, 2026
Best Reading Progress Bar Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “reading progress bar” 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 Scroll to Top with 50+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scroll to Top
Add a customizable Scroll to Top button and Reading Progress Bar. Smooth scroll up, 16+…
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50+ |
| 2 |
FlowRead – Smart Reading Experience for Websites
Adds a reading progress bar and estimated article read time to improve engagement and…
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20+ |
| 3 |
Reading Time & Progress Bar
The Reading Time & Progress Bar plugin enhances your blog with an estimated reading time…
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<10 |
Top Reading Progress Bar 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 progress bar plugin for WordPress?
Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar is the most popular reading progress bar plugin with 50+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many reading progress bar plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “reading progress bar” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these reading progress bar plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 reading progress bar 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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