Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Reading Time WP currently ranks #1105 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1092, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- It is averaging 234 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 55% versus the month before (521/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.18, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (51 days ago) — release #32 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1105 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1098 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1098 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1099 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 172 |
| 2026-09-30 | 271 |
| 2026-08-31 | 717 |
| 2026-07-31 | 103 |
| 2026-06-30 | 89 |
| 2026-05-31 | 27 |
| 2026-04-30 | 88 |
| 2026-03-31 | 128 |
| 2026-02-28 | 42 |
| 2026-01-31 | 50 |
| 2025-12-31 | 80 |
| 2025-11-30 | 50 |
| 2025-10-31 | 85 |
| 2025-09-30 | 119 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | yingles |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.18 |
| Versions released | 32 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Reading Time WP creates an estimated reading time of your posts that is inserted above the content or by using a shortcode.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Reading Time WP?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Reading Time WP?
As of October 16, 2026, Reading Time WP ranks #1105 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1092.
When was Reading Time WP last updated?
Reading Time WP was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 2.0.18). It has shipped 32 releases in total.
Who makes Reading Time WP?
Reading Time WP is developed by yingles. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
