Smart Reading Stats Plugin for WordpressSmart Reading Stats Plugin for Wordpress
Display reading time, speak time, word count, and character count with automatic injection and shortcode Recently UpdatedSmart Reading Stats Plugin for Wordpress
Display reading time, speak time, word count, and character count with automatic injection and sh...
Overview
Smart Reading Stats is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically calculates and displays useful reading statistics for your content. Show estimated reading time, speaking time, word count, and character count on posts, pages, and custom post types to improve user engagement and provide visitors with valuable content insights. With flexible placement options, shortcode support, post type targeting, and exclusion controls, you can display statistics exactly where and when you need them.
Change Log:
# 1.0.0 (2026/06/17)
- First release
Support:
Support is provided for verified buyers only. For issues or setup help, please contact me through your CodeCanyon account or profile page.
Features
- Reading time estimation
- Speaking time estimation
- Word count statistics
- Character count statistics
- Automatic placement before or after content
- Shortcode support for manual placement
- Post type targeting
- Dark mode support
- Works with posts, pages, and custom post types
- Modern and lightweight interface
- Easy-to-use settings panel
- Built with native WordPress APIs
- Lightweight and optimized for performance
Requirements
This plugin is built for native WordPress. Please ensure your environment meets the following criteria:
- WordPress version 6.2 or higher.
- PHP version 8.2 or higher.
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| Category | Plugins / WordPress / Miscellaneous |
| First release | 17 June 2026 |
| Last update | 17 June 2026 |
| Supported CMS | WordPress 6.2, WordPress 6.3, WordPress 6.4, WordPress 6.5, WordPress 6.6, WordPress 6.7, WordPress 6.8 |
| Files included | .php, .css, Javascript .js |
| Tags | php, wordpress, plugin, stats, character count, reading time, word counts, speak time |








