Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post

由 Saif islam 開發

外掛說明

This plugin adds a dynamic block or shortcode to show estimated reading time and word count for WordPress posts, pages, or custom post types.

Features:
* Automatically appends reading time and word count to the top of posts
* Optional display under title
* Shortcode: [reading_time]
* Uses average reading speed of 200 WPM
* Admin settings to enable/disable sections

Great for improving user experience, accessibility, and SEO readability metrics.

Arbitrary section

This plugin was built with performance in mind. All logic is based on server-side rendering — no page builders or heavy frontend JavaScript.

A brief Markdown Example

Automatic reading time on top of content
Optional word count toggle
Clean and safe output

Easy to use
Customizable
Lightweight

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螢幕擷圖

Upload or download the plugin first screenshot-1.png
Active the plugin screenshot-2.png
Admin Settings page and Output screenshot-3.png screenshot-4.png
Change Settings and Output screenshot-5.png screenshot-6.png

安裝方式

Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Click on Reading Time in the WordPress admin menu (clock icon on the left sidebar).
On the Reading Time & Word Count Settings screen, configure the following options:
- Show Word Count – Toggle display of total word count.
- Show with Title – Display reading time below the post title.
- Show with Content – Display reading time above the post content.
Optionally insert the shortcode [reading_time] anywhere in your content or theme template.

Note: The plugin uses an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.

常見問題集

Can I change the reading speed calculation?: Not in the current version, but support for custom WPM is planned.
Will it work with custom post types?: Yes, reading time can be shown for any is_singular() post type.

使用者評論

shuvoalamin 2025 年 6 月 29 日 1 則留言

This plugin does exactly what it promises—no bloat, no unnecessary features, just a clean and effective way to show reading time and word count on posts. The block is easy to use and fits seamlessly into the Gutenberg editor, giving me full control over where and how I display the information. What I love most is how lightweight and fast it is. It doesn’t slow down my site or clutter the UI. It’s perfect for blogs or content-heavy websites where user experience matters. Highly recommended if you want to provide readers with clear expectations about content length without overcomplicating your workflow. Great work by the developer! 👏

Sakhawat Sifat 2025 年 6 月 29 日 1 則留言

This plugin performs as I required. It displays the reading time estimate on my posts, which establishes clear expectations with readers. I appreciate that it is so easy to use, no extra settings, install and done. It’s simple, minimalistic, and doesn’t include any other features that would complicate its usage. If you’re after a no-nonsense way of showing reading time on your website, I highly suggest trying this out.

Sabbir Mahmud 2025 年 6 月 29 日 1 則留言

This plugin does exactly what it promises adds a clean reading time and word count to my posts without any bloat. I love the automatic display and the shortcode option for custom placement. The admin settings are straightforward, and it’s great that everything runs server-side, so no slowdown. Perfect for improving readability and SEO. Highly recommended!

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1.0.0

Initial stable release
Settings page with toggle options
Frontend display + shortcode support

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Clean, Efficient, and Reader-Friendly!

Small Plugin, Big Impact – Highly Recommended

Simple, Lightweight, and Super Useful!