Beschrijving
Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post
Beschrijving
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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Schermafbeeldingen
Installatie
- 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.
FAQ
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.
Beoordelingen
Bijdragers & ontwikkelaars
“Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post” is open source software. De volgende personen hebben bijgedragen aan deze plugin.
BijdragersVertaal “Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post” in je eigen taal.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial stable release
- Settings page with toggle options
- Frontend display + shortcode support












