Active installs
3K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3740
Peak #3738
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
115.6K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Worth The Read currently ranks #3740 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3738, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.14.3, shipped on Dec 3, 2024 (612 days ago) — release #27 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | brianmcculloh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.14.3 |
| Versions released | 27 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-03 |
| Added to directory | 2016-08-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
An adjustable progress meter showing how much of the post/page the user has scrolled through, and a read time commitment label near the post titles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Worth The Read a free plugin?
Yes — Worth The Read is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Worth The Read?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Worth The Read?
As of August 7, 2026, Worth The Read ranks #3740 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3738.
When was Worth The Read last updated?
Worth The Read was last updated on December 3, 2024 (version 1.14.3). It has shipped 27 releases in total.
Who makes Worth The Read?
Worth The Read is developed by brianmcculloh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2016.
