Title: Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post Author: Saif islam Published: June 27, 2025 Last modified: June 27, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=3318719) ![](https://ps.w.org/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/assets/icon-256x256. png?rev=3318699) # Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post By [Saif islam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/saif24565/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/#description) * [Reviews](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/#reviews) * [Installation](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/#installation) * [Development](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/) ## Description 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 1. Automatic reading time on top of content 2. Optional word count toggle 3. Clean and safe output * Easy to use * Customizable * Lightweight Visit [devsopu.com](https://devsopu.com/) for more. ## Screenshots [⌊Upload or download the plugin first screenshot-1.png⌉⌊Upload or download the plugin first screenshot-1.png⌉[ Upload or download the plugin first screenshot-1.png [⌊Active the plugin screenshot-2.png⌉⌊Active the plugin screenshot-2.png⌉[ Active the plugin screenshot-2.png [⌊Admin Settings page and Output screenshot-3.png screenshot-4.png⌉⌊Admin Settings page and Output screenshot-3.png screenshot-4.png⌉[ Admin Settings page and Output screenshot-3.png screenshot-4.png [⌊Change Settings and Output screenshot-5.png screenshot-6.png⌉⌊Change Settings and Output screenshot-5.png screenshot-6.png⌉[ Change Settings and Output screenshot-5.png screenshot-6.png [[ [[ [[ [[ ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. 3. Click on **Reading Time** in the WordPress admin menu (clock icon on the left sidebar). 4. On the **Reading Time & Word Count Settings** screen, configure the following options: 5. * **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. 6. 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. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/467665e268d6120baccb6f81755b355774070133ad2fdd262639901dc5206835? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Clean, Efficient, and Reader-Friendly!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/clean-efficient-and-reader-friendly/)󠁿 [shuvoalamin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shuvoalamin/) June 29, 2025 1 reply 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! 👏 ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0153c180a9be75662933c5c8c28fdd4a17acefa72be4ed620441fb8575d57d0a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Small Plugin, Big Impact – Highly Recommended](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/small-plugin-big-impact-highly-recommended/)󠁿 [Sakhawat Sifat](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sakhawatsifat/) June 29, 2025 1 reply 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. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/17484abfd13d6e94ffa3ce6a4fcb5ee7dd598e64c462f0dc2782776235bb58e0? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple, Lightweight, and Super Useful!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-lightweight-and-super-useful/)󠁿 [Sabbir Mahmud](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sadhinsabbir/) June 29, 2025 1 reply 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! [ Read all 3 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Saif islam ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/saif24565/) [Translate “Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial stable release * Settings page with toggle options * Frontend display + shortcode support ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/) * Tags * [Readability](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/readability/)[reading time](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/reading-time/) [seo](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/)[word count](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/word-count/) * [Advanced View](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 3 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/reading-time-word-count-block-for-post/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Saif islam ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/saif24565/) ## Support Got something to say? 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