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Signalfire Reading Estimator automatically calculates and displays the estimated reading time for your posts and pages. This helps visitors gauge how long content will take to read before they begin.
Key Features
- Automatic reading time calculation based on configurable words per minute
- Flexible display options (top or bottom of content)
- Support for multiple post types
- Customizable display text with placeholder support
- Shortcode support for manual placement
- Clean, responsive styling
- Translation ready
Customization Options
- Set custom reading speed (words per minute)
- Choose which post types to display reading time on
- Position reading time at top or bottom of content
- Customize the display text format
- Enable/disable automatic display
Shortcode Usage
Use [sigukrest_reading_time] to display reading time for the current post, or [sigukrest_reading_time post_id="123"] for a specific post.
Screenshots

Reading time displayed at the top of a post

Plugin settings page with all configuration options

Shortcode usage example in the WordPress editor
Plugin Details
Active Installs
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376Version
1.0.0Requires WP
5.0Requires PHP
7.4Tested Up To
6.7.7Added
2025-07-31Last Updated
2025-07-31 6:47pm GMTRatings
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