Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post

Reading Time & Word Count Block for Post

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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.

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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

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Details

Plugin code:
reading-time-word-count-block-for-post
Plugin version:
1.0.0
Author:
Outdated:
No
WP version:
5.0 or higher
PHP version:
7.2 or higher
Test up to WP version:
6.8.1
Total installations:
0
Last updated:
2025-06-27
Rating:
Times rated:
3
content-tools
readability
reading-time
seo
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