Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2109
Peak #2109
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
115.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar currently ranks #2109 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.11, shipped on Jul 10, 2025 (394 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Brainstorm Force |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.11 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-10 |
| Added to directory | 2019-06-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The Read Meter plugin displays the estimated reading time for blog posts along with a progress bar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar a free plugin?
Yes — Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar?
As of August 8, 2026, Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar ranks #2109 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar last updated?
Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar was last updated on July 10, 2025 (version 1.0.11). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar?
Read Meter – Reading Time & Progress Bar is developed by Brainstorm Force. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2019.
