Kadence Reading Time is a lightweight WordPress plugin that instantly shows readers how long a post will take to read. It adds an accurate, customizable reading time indicator to posts, pages, and custom post types—helping boost engagement, reduce bounce rates, and improve UX. Designed to be fast, flexible, and easy to style, it integrates seamlessly with Kadence Theme and popular page builders.
- Accurate reading time calculation based on word count
- Customizable words-per-minute setting
- Works with posts, pages, and custom post types
- Optional word count display alongside reading time
- Prepend or append reading time to titles or content
- Shortcode support to place reading time anywhere
- Gutenberg block and Kadence Blocks compatibility
- Kadence Theme native styling integration
- Lightweight and performance-focused, no bloat
- SEO-friendly markup with clean HTML output
- Custom labels (e.g., “min read”) and localization ready
- Hide reading time on specific posts or archives
- Supports dynamic content and excerpts
- Developer-friendly hooks and filters
- Mobile-responsive display out of the box