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RakeshNagar Reading Time

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RakeshNagar Reading Time

by Rakesh Nagar

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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.

  1. Upload the rakeshnagar-reading-time folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
  3. Go to Settings Reading Time to configure it.
How is reading time calculated?

The number of words in the post content is divided by the words-per-minute setting and rounded up.

Can I hide it on one post?

Yes. Tick “Disable reading time for this post” in the Reading Time meta box.

Does it work on pages or archives?

Yes, it works on both single blog posts and pages. It does not appear on archives.

How do I change the text?

Edit the Custom Output Format setting. Use {time} where the number of minutes should appear.

1.0.3

  • Initial release.
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