# Best Reading Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 43 reading plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Reading progressbar, Worth The Read, WP Reading Progress.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Reading progressbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reading-progress-bar/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (17) | Aug 28, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Worth The Read](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worth-the-read/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (27) | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [WP Reading Progress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-reading-progress/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (19) | Aug 15, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [Comfortable Reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comfortable-reading/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (11) | Dec 19, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Catch Scroll Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catch-scroll-progress-bar/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (4) | May 22, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [Reading Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reading-time/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 14, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Author Recommended Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/author-recommended-posts/) | 100+ | 5/5 (9) | Jan 27, 2015 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Init Reading Position – Remember, Return, Continue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/init-reading-position/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Currently Reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/currently-reading/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 14, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Infinite Post Transporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/infinite-transporter/) | 40+ | 2.8/5 (6) | Dec 20, 2014 | 27/100 |
| 11 | [Posts Page: Use Page Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-page-custom-template/) | 40+ | 3/5 (4) | Mar 9, 2013 | 25/100 |
| 12 | [Dyslexic Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dyslexic-fonts/) | 30+ | — | Apr 9, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 13 | [bookTuner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/booktuner/) | 20+ | — | Feb 6, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 14 | [Remixd Voice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remixd-voice/) | 20+ | 3/5 (2) | Nov 19, 2024 | 28/100 |
| 15 | [TimeSpan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timespan/) | 20+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Apr 14, 2015 | 35/100 |
| 16 | [BNC BiblioShare](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bnc-biblioshare/) | 10+ | — | Mar 29, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 17 | [Dyslexie Font Accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dyslexie-font-accessibility/) | 10+ | — | Jun 2, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 18 | [WP-OpenDyslexic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-opendyslexic/) | 10+ | — | Jan 25, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 19 | [Badges](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/badges/) | 10+ | — | May 3, 2024 | 23/100 |
| 20 | [DeadTrees](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dead-trees/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Jan 22, 2020 | 27/100 |
| 21 | [WP-Bookwormr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bookwormr/) | 10+ | — | Mar 13, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 22 | [Display Author Option](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-author-option/) | 10+ | — | Aug 14, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 23 | [Post Reading Progress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-reading-progress/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 17, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 24 | [I am reading (continued)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/i-am-reading-continued/) | 10+ | 2/5 (1) | Sep 6, 2011 | 21/100 |
| 25 | [Read/Listen/Watch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readlistenwatch/) | 10+ | — | Apr 19, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 26 | [Easy Scroll Progress Indicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-scroll-progress-indicator/) | 10+ | — | Jun 30, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 27 | [Pan Macmillan Book Extracts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pan-macmillan-book-extracts/) | 10+ | — | Mar 22, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 28 | [Contributors: Nathan Shubert Harbison](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-im-currently-reading/) | 10+ | — | Oct 6, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 29 | [Recent Posts Only](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-posts-only/) | 10+ | — | May 17, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 30 | [Display Post Reading Time – Show Estimated Post Reading Time & Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-post-reading-time/) | <10 | — | Nov 13, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular reading plugin for WordPress?
Reading progressbar is the most popular reading plugin with 6K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many reading plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 43 plugins tagged “reading” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which reading plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Worth The Read has the highest rating at 4.3/5 from 27 reviews.

### Are these reading plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 30 reading 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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