# Best Reading Progress Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 19 reading progress plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Init Reading Position, AKAVA ScrollTop, Reading Time by ReadyGo.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Init Reading Position – Remember, Return, Continue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/init-reading-position/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [AKAVA ScrollTop – Back to Top, Reading Progress & Smart Positioning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akava-back-to-top/) | 20+ | — | Aug 17, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 3 | [Reading Time by ReadyGo – Read Time, Progress Bar & Archive Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readygo-reading-time/) | 10+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [LekTrail Reading Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lektrail-reading-tracker/) | <10 | — | Apr 24, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [Airkas Scroll Progress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/airkas-scroll-progress/) | <10 | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [ReadSpan — Customizable Reading Time Badge & Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readspan/) | <10 | — | May 14, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Dlogix Smart Reading Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dlogix-smart-reading-bar/) | <10 | — | Jun 15, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [ReadJutsu – Reading Time & Scroll Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readjutsu/) | <10 | — | Jul 1, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [Reading Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reading-progress-color-bar/) | <10 | — | Dec 18, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Easy Scroll Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-scroll-progress-bar/) | <10 | — | Jan 4, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Elysian Reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elysian-reader/) | <10 | — | Jul 9, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 12 | [ReadBar – Smart Reading Time & Dynamic Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/read-bar/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 10, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 13 | [Erryn Reading Progress & Table of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/erryn-reading-progress-table-of-contents/) | <10 | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 14 | [CreceWeb Lumen Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creceweb-lumen-lite/) | <10 | — | Oct 5, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 15 | [ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/farjana-reading-progress-bar/) | <10 | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 16 | [Nuvora Reading Time & Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nuvora-reading-time-progress-bar/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Feb 24, 2026 | 43/100 |
| 17 | [ReaderNova Reading Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readernova-reading-mode/) | <10 | — | Aug 23, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 18 | [Advanced Reading Progress & View Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-reading-progress-view-counter/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Aug 24, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 19 | [Creotec Floating Table of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creotec-floating-table-of-contents/) | <10 | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular reading progress plugin for WordPress?
Init Reading Position – Remember, Return, Continue is the most popular reading progress plugin with 80+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many reading progress plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 19 plugins tagged “reading progress” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these reading progress plugins actively maintained?
4 of the top 19 reading progress 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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