Worth The Read vs Catch Scroll Progress Bar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Catch Scroll Progress Bar
1.0K+ active installs
Free
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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Worth The Read has accumulated 114K+ total downloads while Catch Scroll Progress Bar has 18K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Worth The Read | Catch Scroll Progress Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 27 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 114K+ | ◄ | 18K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.14.3 | 2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Worth The Read
Catch Scroll Progress Bar
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Worth The Read averaged approximately 10 daily downloads while Catch Scroll Progress Bar averaged 13.
Recent Reviews
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
Catch Scroll Progress Bar Reviews
Just shows a full bar
I think this plugin may need an update. When we installed it on our staging site it just showed a full bar above the header.
Nice Plugin
The plugin serve it purpose very well. have great customizations
Nice
Just works, fast, customizable and light!
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