Reading progressbar vs Worth The Read (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Reading progressbar has accumulated 72K+ total downloads while Worth The Read has 114K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Reading progressbar | Worth The Read | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 17 | ► | 27 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 72K+ | ► | 114K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Age | 10 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.1 | 1.14.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Reading progressbar
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Reading progressbar averaged approximately 40 daily downloads while Worth The Read averaged 10.
Recent Reviews
Reading progressbar Reviews
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.
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!
Extension super pratique et très simple
Extension facile à configurer, légère, et qui fait parfaitement son boulot. Merci !
Worth The Read Reviews
Best parts? It works!
Best parts? It works! Keep on keepin’ on …
Absolutely does not anything :(
Looks very promising, but on my site, nothing was added.
Best
Thank You for this
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