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Reading Progress
Reading Progress is a WordPress plugin that places an animated progress bar on your posts and pages. As visitors scroll, the bar fills to show how far they have read and how much is left, which suits blogs and long-form articles.
- Version
- 2.0.3
- Released
- Jan 5, 2024
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Reading Progress 2.0.3
Version 2.0.3 · Jan 5, 2024
Latest
- FixedFixed compatibility issues with the Custom Scrollbar plugin (thanks to slimfire18).
What it does
Long articles can feel open-ended, and readers often have no sense of how much content is left. This plugin answers that with a simple visual cue: a bar that tracks scrolling and fills as the reader moves down the page. It works with any WordPress theme and needs no coding, so you can add it to an existing blog without touching templates or writing CSS.
You control how the bar looks and where it shows up. There are 8 styles to pick from, along with settings for color, height and position, so the bar can match your branding. You can also limit it to specific posts or pages. The bar is responsive across desktops, tablets and phones, works in major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari and IE8+, and uses valid HTML5 markup with retina-ready graphics.
Best for
- Blogs that publish long articles and tutorials
- News and magazine sites with in-depth stories
- Site owners wanting a branded reading indicator without coding
Features
Scroll-based progress bar
An animated bar follows the reader's scroll position and shows how much of the post they have read and how much remains.
Eight bar styles
Choose from 8 distinct styles for the progress bar, then adjust it further so it fits the look of your site.
Color, height and position
Set the bar's colors, height and position on the page to match your theme and branding without writing any code.
Selective page targeting
Show the progress bar only on the specific posts or pages you choose, and keep it off everywhere else.
Responsive on every screen
The bar adapts to desktops, tablets and smartphones, with support for touch interfaces and mobile browsers.
Broad browser support
Works in major browsers such as Chrome, Firefox and Safari, plus legacy Internet Explorer from IE8 onward.
Retina-ready, valid HTML5
Graphics stay sharp on high-resolution displays, and the plugin outputs lightweight, valid HTML5 markup.
Reading Progress older versions
- 2.0.1Nov 1, 20231 new, 2 improvements, 2 fixes
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Reading Progress
Will the progress bar work with my current theme?
Yes, the plugin is described as working with any WordPress theme. You can also tune its style, colors, height and position so it blends with your existing design instead of looking out of place.
Can I show the bar on some posts but not others?
You can. Selective page targeting lets you choose the specific posts or pages where the progress bar appears, so it can run on long articles while staying off short pages or landing pages.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
The bar is fully responsive and adapts to desktops, tablets and smartphones. It is optimized for touch interfaces and mobile browsers, and its retina-ready graphics stay sharp on high-resolution screens.
How much can I customize the look of the bar?
There are 8 distinct styles to choose from. On top of that you can set the bar's colors, its height and its position on the page, all without editing code.
Is Reading Progress free?
The code of Reading Progress is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Reading Progress is this?
Version 2.0.3, released Jan 5, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Reading Progress?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Reading Progress automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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