ZeroBloat Reading Time
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Displays estimated reading time on posts. Lightweight and simple, with zero configuration required.
ZeroBloat Reading Time does one thing: shows how long it takes to read your post.
No settings page. No database entries. No JavaScript. No CSS files. No bloat.
Just install, activate, done.
Features
- Automatically displays “X min read” before post content
- Works out of the box — zero configuration
- Shortcode
[reading_time]for custom placement - Translation-ready
- Less than 5KB total plugin size
- No external dependencies
- No tracking or analytics
- No upsells or pro version
Usage
Automatic: Just activate the plugin. Reading time appears on all posts.
Shortcode: Use [reading_time] anywhere in your content or theme.
With specific post: Use [reading_time id="123"] to show reading time for a specific post.
Styling
The plugin adds minimal CSS. To customize, target .mrt-reading-time in your theme:
.mrt-reading-time {
color: #999;
font-style: italic;
}