# Best Readtime Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 readtime plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Read Meter, Estimated Reading Time Cont…, Reading Progress Tracker.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/read-meter/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (19) | Aug 24, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [Estimated Reading Time Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/estimated-reading-time-content/) | <10 | — | Jan 14, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 3 | [Reading Progress Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reading-progress-tracker/) | <10 | — | Nov 5, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular readtime plugin for WordPress?
Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar is the most popular readtime plugin with 10K+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many readtime plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “readtime” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these readtime plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 readtime 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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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/readtime/ · Generated 2026-10-13 10:02 UTC by PageForge