Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) vs Rhythms (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
5(2)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while Rhythms has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) | Rhythms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.7.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.2 | 1.1.2 |
Rating
5/5Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
Rhythms5/5
Total Reviews
2Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
Rhythms2
Active Installs
10Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
◄Rhythms0
Total Downloads
13K+Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
◄Rhythms1.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ARocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
RhythmsN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoRocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
◄Rhythms8 years ago
First Released
2014Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
Rhythms2017
Age
12 yearsRocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
Rhythms9 years
WP Requires
2.8+Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
Rhythms4.7.4+
PHP Requires
false+Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
Rhythmsfalse+
Business Model
FreeRocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
RhythmsFree
Latest Version
1.6.2Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
Rhythms1.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Rhythms
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) or Rhythms more popular?
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) has 10 active installations while Rhythms has 0. Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) or Rhythms?
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Rhythms has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) and Rhythms free?
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) is free and Rhythms is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) or Rhythms?
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?
Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader) was last updated 3 years ago and Rhythms was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.