Remembers reading position and auto-scrolls when returning. Works for guests (localStorage) and logged-in users (user meta, per device).
As of April 2026, Init Reading Position is a WordPress scroll plugin with 50 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 422 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.5+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Catch Infinite Scroll.
Init Reading Position enhances the reading experience by remembering how far a visitor has read on a post.
When they return, it automatically scrolls back to where they left off.
Perfect for:
This plugin is part of the Init Plugin Suite — a collection of minimalist, fast, and developer-focused tools for WordPress.
GitHub repository: https://github.com/brokensmile2103/init-reading-position
Features
| WordPress | 5.5+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
.entry-content, .post-content, #main)…and 1 more changes
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