Description
RakeshNagar Reading Time calculates the estimated reading time of a post and displays it before or after the content, for example “5 min read”.
Features:
- Enable or disable reading time globally.
- Set words per minute (default 200).
- Display before or after content.
- Custom text format using the
{time}placeholder. - Disable reading time for individual posts.
- Shown only on single blog posts and pages.
The plugin does not collect data, use external services, or include tracking.
Installation
- Upload the
rakeshnagar-reading-timefolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
- Go to Settings Reading Time to configure it.
FAQ
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How is reading time calculated?
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The number of words in the post content is divided by the words-per-minute setting and rounded up.
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Can I hide it on one post?
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Yes. Tick “Disable reading time for this post” in the Reading Time meta box.
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Does it work on pages or archives?
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Yes, it works on both single blog posts and pages. It does not appear on archives.
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How do I change the text?
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Edit the Custom Output Format setting. Use
{time}where the number of minutes should appear.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.3
- Initial release.