# Easy Reading Progress Bar

> Easy Reading Progress Bar has <10 active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easy Reading Progress Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Easy Reading Progress Bar adds a sleek, customizable progress bar to your single post pages, providing readers with a visual indicator of their progress as they scroll through an article. It’s designed to be…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 405
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+42.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mushlih Almubarak (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mushlih/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-easy-reading-progress-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animation/) | >100 | 243 |
| [estimated reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/estimated-reading-time/) | #8 | 15 |
| [progress bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progress-bar/) | #37 | 76 |
| [read time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-time/) | #16 | 18 |
| [reading time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-time/) | #48 | 62 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animation | >100 | 3,485 |
| estimated reading time | #66 | 168 |
| progress bar | >100 | 2,284 |
| read time | >100 | 7,998 |
| reading time | >100 | 2,088 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (71) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/greenshift-animation-and-page-builder-blocks/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (107) | Sep 26, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [UiCore Animate – Free Animations, Transitions, and Interactions Addon for Elementor & Gutenberg blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uicore-animate/) | 40K+ | 3.2/5 (10) | Mar 16, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Animations for Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animations-for-blocks/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (27) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Loading Page with Loading Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loading-page/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (124) | Aug 14, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [LottieFiles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lottiefiles/) | 7K+ | 2.3/5 (18) | Jan 19, 2026 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Block Animations, Motion & Scroll Effects – Ghost Kit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ghostkit/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (46) | Sep 14, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Better Block Editor (BBE)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-block-editor/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Aug 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Animate on Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animate-on-scroll/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 8, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Animentor – Lottie & Bodymovin for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animentor-lottie-bodymovin-elementor/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Jan 29, 2021 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Reading Progress Bar free?
Yes. Easy Reading Progress Bar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Easy Reading Progress Bar safe to use in 2026?
Easy Reading Progress Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Reading Progress Bar?
Easy Reading Progress Bar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 405 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Reading Progress Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Reading Progress Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Easy Reading Progress Bar need?
Easy Reading Progress Bar requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Easy Reading Progress Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 25, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Easy Reading Progress Bar?
Easy Reading Progress Bar is developed and maintained by Mushlih Almubarak.

### What are the best alternatives to Easy Reading Progress Bar?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Reading Progress Bar are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).


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