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Reading Time WP vs Post reading times (2026)

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

Reading Time WP

Reading Time WP

4.8(20)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Reading Time WP
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Post reading times

Post reading times

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Post reading times

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post reading times has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Reading Time WP leads in active installations (30K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Reading Time WP has accumulated 426K+ total downloads while Post reading times has 4.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Reading Time WP
►
Post reading times5/5
Total Reviews
20Reading Time WP
◄
Post reading times3
Active Installs
30K+Reading Time WP
◄
Post reading times1.0K+
Total Downloads
426K+Reading Time WP
◄
Post reading times4.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AReading Time WP
Post reading timesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoReading Time WP
◄
Post reading times3 years ago
First Released
2014Reading Time WP
Post reading times2022
Age
12 yearsReading Time WP
Post reading times4 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Reading Time WP
Post reading times4.9+
PHP Requires
false+Reading Time WP
Post reading times7.1+
Business Model
FreeReading Time WP
Post reading timesFree
Latest Version
2.0.17Reading Time WP
Post reading times2.4.2

Rating Breakdown

Reading Time WP

4.8/5(20 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Post reading times

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

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!

Post reading times Reviews

by Generosus

Great Plugin | Beats the Competition

Kudos to the developer of this plugin! After testing many post reading time plugins, this one — by far — performed the best. It’s easy to install, offers a simple interface, and can be easily customiz

by calliko

Отличный плагин, безупречная поддержка!

Были вопросы по работе плагина. Связался с автором на прямую. Мне быстро объяснили и показали. Спасибо за качественный плагин.

by Elizaveta Chirva

Works fine!

Works fine and looks great my blog on matao.ru! Short code helps a lot to display reading time exactly where you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reading Time WP or Post reading times more popular?
Reading Time WP has 30K+ active installations while Post reading times has 1.0K+. Reading Time WP is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Reading Time WP or Post reading times?
Reading Time WP has a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Post reading times has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Reading Time WP and Post reading times free?
Reading Time WP is free and Post reading times is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Reading Time WP or Post reading times?
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 Post reading times was last updated 3 years ago.

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