ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations
ReadJoy adds a smooth reading progress bar to your WordPress posts and pages — and does something no other plugin does: it celebrates your readers when they finish reading!
When a visitor finishes your article, ReadJoy shows a beautiful popup with confetti animation and a thank-you message. This makes readers feel valued and encourages them to come back.
Why bloggers and site owners love ReadJoy:
- Readers stay longer on your site
- Bounce rate goes down
- Readers feel appreciated and return
- Zero setup needed — works right after activation
- 100% FREE — no hidden fees, ever
Key Features
Reading Progress Bar * Smooth real-time progress bar (top or bottom of page) * 5 styles: Solid, Gradient, Striped, Animated, Glow * Fully customizable colors * Works on all screen sizes
Reading Time Display * Shows estimated reading time * Live percentage (e.g. “45% read”) * Estimated finish time * Adjustable Words Per Minute (WPM)
Celebration Popup * Beautiful popup appears when reader finishes the article * Confetti animation * Smart messages based on your content mood (happy, sad, or neutral) * Can be disabled from settings
Easy Customization * Color picker for all elements * Control bar thickness, font size, border radius * Choose which post types to show it on * Turn any feature on or off independently
Perfect For
- Bloggers
- News websites
- Online magazines
- Educational sites
- Any site with long-form content
100% Free Forever
All features are completely free. No premium version. No upsells. We built ReadJoy to help the WordPress community — that’s it.
Privacy
ReadJoy does not collect, store, or share any user data. Fully GDPR compliant.
Support
- Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/farjana-reading-progress-bar/
- GitHub: https://github.com/TanjinaAkte
We respond within 24 hours!