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Reading progressbar vs Catch Scroll Progress Bar (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Reading progressbar

Reading progressbar

5(17)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Reading progressbar
VS
Catch Scroll Progress Bar

Catch Scroll Progress Bar

4(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Catch Scroll Progress Bar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Reading progressbar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 17 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Reading progressbar has accumulated 72K+ total downloads while Catch Scroll Progress Bar has 18K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Reading progressbar
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Catch Scroll Progress Bar4/5
Total Reviews
17Reading progressbar
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Catch Scroll Progress Bar4
Active Installs
6.0K+Reading progressbar
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Catch Scroll Progress Bar1.0K+
Total Downloads
72K+Reading progressbar
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Catch Scroll Progress Bar18K+
Support Resolution
0%Reading progressbar
Catch Scroll Progress BarN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoReading progressbar
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Catch Scroll Progress Bar1 month ago
First Released
2016Reading progressbar
Catch Scroll Progress Bar2019
Age
10 yearsReading progressbar
Catch Scroll Progress Bar7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Reading progressbar
Catch Scroll Progress Bar5.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Reading progressbar
Catch Scroll Progress Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeReading progressbar
Catch Scroll Progress BarFree
Latest Version
1.3.1Reading progressbar
Catch Scroll Progress Bar2.1

Rating Breakdown

Reading progressbar

5/5(17 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Catch Scroll Progress Bar

4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

Recent Reviews

Reading progressbar Reviews

by masvil

Reliable, lightwave reading progress bar

Well coded reading progress bar, the best I’ve tried. The only thing I don’t like is the custom position making the bar sticking on the bottom of an element instead of just below it.

by DolphinGuy

Awesome plugin!

Have run Reading Progressbar for over a year. Works <span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>flawlessly</span> on any website I’ve installed it on. Thanks Jb!

by Éric Martin

Extension super pratique et très simple

Extension facile à configurer, légère, et qui fait parfaitement son boulot. Merci !

Catch Scroll Progress Bar Reviews

by tomo55555

Just shows a full bar

I think this plugin may need an update. When we installed it on our staging site it just showed a full bar above the header.

by Victor Tyavbee

Nice Plugin

The plugin serve it purpose very well. have great customizations

by wpnpc420

Nice

Just works, fast, customizable and light!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reading progressbar or Catch Scroll Progress Bar more popular?
Reading progressbar has 6.0K+ active installations while Catch Scroll Progress Bar has 1.0K+. Reading progressbar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Reading progressbar or Catch Scroll Progress Bar?
Reading progressbar has a 5/5 rating from 17 reviews, while Catch Scroll Progress Bar has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Reading progressbar and Catch Scroll Progress Bar free?
Reading progressbar is free and Catch Scroll Progress Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Reading progressbar or Catch Scroll Progress Bar?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Reading progressbar was last updated 1 month ago and Catch Scroll Progress Bar was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.