Worth The Read vs Simple Reading Time (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Worth The Read has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 27 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Worth The Read has accumulated 114K+ total downloads while Simple Reading Time has 999.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Worth The Read | Simple Reading Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 27 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 114K+ | ◄ | 999 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.14.3 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.3/5Worth The Read
◄Simple Reading TimeN/A
Total Reviews
27Worth The Read
◄Simple Reading Time0
Active Installs
4.0K+Worth The Read
◄Simple Reading Time0
Total Downloads
114K+Worth The Read
◄Simple Reading Time999
Support Resolution
N/AWorth The Read
Simple Reading TimeN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWorth The Read
◄Simple Reading Time6 years ago
First Released
2016Worth The Read
Simple Reading Time2019
Age
10 yearsWorth The Read
Simple Reading Time7 years
WP Requires
3.8+Worth The Read
Simple Reading Time3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Worth The Read
Simple Reading Time5.0+
Business Model
FreeWorth The Read
Simple Reading TimeFree
Latest Version
1.14.3Worth The Read
Simple Reading Time1.0
Rating Breakdown
Worth The Read
4.3/5(27 reviews)
5
78%
4
4%
3
4%
2
4%
1
11%
Simple Reading Time
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Worth The Read Reviews
by nealumphred
Best parts? It works!
Best parts? It works! Keep on keepin’ on …
by Kai Spriestersbach
Absolutely does not anything :(
Looks very promising, but on my site, nothing was added.
by Edwinjj
Best
Thank You for this
Simple Reading Time Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Worth The Read or Simple Reading Time more popular?
Worth The Read has 4.0K+ active installations while Simple Reading Time has 0. Worth The Read is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Worth The Read or Simple Reading Time?
Worth The Read has a 4.3/5 rating from 27 reviews, while Simple Reading Time has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Worth The Read and Simple Reading Time free?
Worth The Read is free and Simple Reading Time is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Worth The Read or Simple Reading Time?
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?
Worth The Read was last updated 1 year ago and Simple Reading Time was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.