Reading Time WP vs Office Hours (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VS
VS
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Reading Time WP has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Reading Time WP has accumulated 426K+ total downloads while Office Hours has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Reading Time WP | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 426K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.17 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Reading Time WP
◄Office Hours4/5
Total Reviews
20Reading Time WP
◄Office Hours2
Active Installs
30K+Reading Time WP
◄Office Hours10
Total Downloads
426K+Reading Time WP
◄Office Hours3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AReading Time WP
Office HoursN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoReading Time WP
◄Office Hours13 years ago
First Released
2014Reading Time WP
Office Hours2012
Age
12 yearsReading Time WP
Office Hours14 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Reading Time WP
Office Hours3.1+
PHP Requires
false+Reading Time WP
Office Hoursfalse+
Business Model
FreeReading Time WP
Office HoursFree
Latest Version
2.0.17Reading Time WP
Office Hours1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Reading Time WP
4.8/5(20 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%
Office Hours
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Reading Time WP Reviews
by cke11y
It’s good,
As above – I am using elementor – This topic was modified 1 year, 4 months ago by cke11y. This topic was modified 1 year, 4 months ago by cke11y.
by Koka boka
Great plugin
A plugin that performs the function for which it was created without unnecessary load. Thanks to the author for the beautiful work!
by Mladen Gradev
Simple & working great
Great plugin!
Office Hours Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reading Time WP or Office Hours more popular?
Reading Time WP has 30K+ active installations while Office Hours has 10. Reading Time WP is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Reading Time WP or Office Hours?
Reading Time WP has a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Office Hours has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Reading Time WP and Office Hours free?
Reading Time WP is free and Office Hours is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Reading Time WP or Office Hours?
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 Time WP was last updated 1 year ago and Office Hours was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.