Description
ReadTrack is a lightweight plugin that improves the user experience by displaying:
— ⏱️ Estimated reading time based on post word count
— 📊 A visual progress bar that fills as the reader scrolls
You can fully customize the text shown before the post using a settings page in the WordPress admin panel. The default template is:
⏱️ Estimated reading time: %minutes% min
Simply place %minutes% in your message to dynamically show the calculated reading time.
New in version 1.2:
— The plugin now uses the WordPress database (via get_option() / update_option()) instead of saving configuration to a file in the plugin folder.
— This ensures full compatibility with WordPress.org guidelines and multisite installations.
License
This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install it via the WordPress Plugin Directory. - Activate the plugin through the «Plugins» menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > ReadTrack to customize the message.
- Make sure your theme supports
the_contentfilter (most do).
FAQ
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Can I change the reading time label?
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Yes! Just go to Settings > ReadTrack and enter your custom message. Use
%minutes%where you want the number to appear. -
Does it work with custom post types?
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Currently, it only affects single blog posts (
is_single()). You can modify the condition inreadtrack_add_elements()if needed. -
Is JavaScript required?
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Yes, JavaScript is used to update the scroll progress bar in real time.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.2
- Configuration is now saved in the WordPress options table (no more writing to plugin files)
- Improved compatibility with WordPress.org plugin guidelines
1.1
- English translation of plugin code and admin panel
- First public version with settings page and config file