WP Reading Progress
by Joeri van Veen · Uncategorized
Also makes 3 other plugins · 3.2K+ installs across the portfolio →
Light weight fully customizable reading progress bar. Sticks to top, bottom or sticky menu, with fallback for small screens. Includes ert (beta).
89 health vs 56 average across 16,376 Uncategorized plugins
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Daily downloads
Since 2022-10-05 · 1,425 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
498
now · peak 4.5K
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
3mo ago
latest release · v1.7.0
11
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 65% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.
Install history · since 2020-08-04 · 1,435 observations
Estimated value
What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.
Est. annual revenue
Est. acquisition value
No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from.
Details
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ hirngesicht7mo ago
Even when I’ve set it to only load on specific post types it still loads the CSS and JS everywhere. A pity really, because it’s really been helpful for users. This topic was modified 5 months, 1 week ago by hirngesicht.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jimmy Lee1.2y ago
Really nice plugin, clean, fast! Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ uacl3122.3y ago
This plugin is great and does exactly what I need it to do. I’ve tried a few different plugins of this type and this one is by far the most user-friendly. It does what it says on the tin and it does it well. It’s refreshing to see that the developer is as supportive as possible, and the support is second to none. If you’re looking for a progress bar for your blog/website, this is the one for you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ neuralytix2.6y ago
After trying a dozen reading progress bars, WP Reading Progress works very well. It is simple to install, and the support is one of the best I’ve experienced from any developer.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sandswimmer2.8y ago
You install the plugin and that’s basically it. Adjust some minor details in Settings > WP Reading Progress, and you are good to go. A big thank you to the developer!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ delrod2.8y ago
Super easy to use and high quality. Great plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jeremy A3.6y ago
The plugin works perfectly and the author helped me resolving an issue. Thanks again !
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Stefan Georges4.2y ago
Works very good.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.5.7 1.5.7
- — Version 1.5.6 1.5.5: bar top position calculation improved and allowing fractional pixels 1.5.6
- — Version 1.5.4 1.5.4
- — Version 1.5.3 1.5.2: simplify progress calculation accounting for incorrect bounding client rect reporting of body 1.5.3
- — Version 1.5.1 1.5.0: allow multiple menu selectors and pick the first visible one to attach to 1.4.0: compatible with fixed menus that consist of different elements depending on screen size, as long as they have a common selector 1.3. 1.5.1
- — Version 1.3.4 1.3.4
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 8 languages, 1 at 90% or more
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-06-28 2K+ → 3K+ up after 5 days in tier
- 2024-06-23 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-06-22 2K+ → 3K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2024-06-20 3K+ → 2K+ down after 22 days in tier
- 2024-05-29 2K+ → 3K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Reading progressbar 6K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
Worth The Read 3K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A - P Post Reading Progress 10+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags D
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WP Post Reading Progress — installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags D -
Catch Scroll Progress Bar 1K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B - B BSPB ProgressBar by pierre gagliardi 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags D
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