Init Reading Position – Remember, Return, Continue
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Remembers reading position and auto-scrolls when returning. Works for guests (localStorage) and logged-in users (user meta, per device).
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:
- Long-form articles
- Tutorials or guides
- Web novels or manga
- Any content where readers often stop and come back later
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
- Saves scroll position using localStorage (guests) or user_meta (logged-in users)
- Smart device-based sync: remembers position separately for PC, Mobile, and Tablet
- Automatically scrolls back on page load
- Lightweight, no jQuery, no bloat
- Easy to extend via filters
- Optional settings page to control which post types are enabled
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it under the same license.
This plugin is available for download for your site.