Title: Narrato for Writers by Iftiar
Author: iftiarhossain
Published: <strong>June 22, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 22, 2026

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# Narrato for Writers by Iftiar

 By [iftiarhossain](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iftiarhossain/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/narrato-for-writers.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/narrato-for-writers/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/narrato-for-writers/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/narrato-for-writers/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/narrato-for-writers/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/narrato-for-writers/)

## Description

Narrato for Writers by Iftiar turns any WordPress installation into a focused writing
and reading platform inspired by Medium.com.

Install the plugin, activate it, and you immediately get:

 * A dedicated **Story** post type with subtitle and reading time support
 * A **Topics** taxonomy to organise stories by subject
 * Clean, distraction-free front-end templates for single stories, archives, and
   topic pages
 * A reading progress bar on every story
 * Auto-calculated reading time based on word count
 * A settings page to control layout and display options
 * Works with both classic and block themes

#### Built for Writers

 * Serif typography optimised for long-form reading
 * Mobile-first responsive layout
 * Related stories shown at the end of each story
 * Author bio box on single story pages
 * Topic archive pages with story count

## Installation

 1. Upload the `narrato-for-writers` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory,
    or install directly from the WordPress plugin directory.
 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
 3. Go to **Settings  Narrato Settings** to configure display options.
 4. Go to **Stories  Add New** to write your first story.
 5. Visit **Settings  Permalinks** and click Save to flush rewrite rules.

## FAQ

### Does this plugin work with my current theme?

Yes. Narrato for Writers injects its own templates for story pages, archives and
topic pages. These work alongside both classic and block themes without modifying
your theme files.

### Will it conflict with my existing posts?

No. Narrato for Writers uses a dedicated `story` custom post type. Your existing
posts, pages and other content are not affected.

### How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is automatically calculated when you save or publish a story, based
on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.

### Can I use the blocks on regular pages?

Yes. The Story Card and Story Feed blocks can be used on any page or post. The Story
Header and Reading Time blocks are designed for use inside story content.

### Where do I report bugs or request features?

Please use the support forum on wordpress.org for bug reports and feature requests.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“Narrato for Writers by Iftiar” is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ iftiarhossain ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iftiarhossain/)

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### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/narrato-for-writers/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/narrato-for-writers/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/narrato-for-writers/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/narrato-for-writers/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release
 * Story custom post type with subtitle and reading time meta
 * Topics taxonomy
 * Front-end templates for single story, archive and topic pages
 * Reading progress bar
 * Admin settings page

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.0**
 *  Last updated **11 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.4 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 8.1 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [blog](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/blog/)[Medium](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/medium/)
   [publishing](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/publishing/)[stories](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/stories/)
   [writing](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/writing/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/narrato-for-writers/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ iftiarhossain ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/iftiarhossain/)

## Support

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