Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Reading Position Indicator currently ranks #7424 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7335, first reached on Aug 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 800+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 8 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 1% versus the month before (8/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.3, shipped on Jul 21, 2026 (88 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #7424 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7408 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7393 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7438 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
| 2026-07-31 | 800 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 11 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 14 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 20 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | iworks (Marcin Pietrzak) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.3 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
| Added to directory | 2015-04-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add reading position indicator on page top.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Reading Position Indicator?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Reading Position Indicator?
As of October 17, 2026, Reading Position Indicator ranks #7424 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7335.
When was Reading Position Indicator last updated?
Reading Position Indicator was last updated on July 21, 2026 (version 1.2.3). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Reading Position Indicator?
Reading Position Indicator is developed by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2015.
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