{"id":12382,"date":"2025-01-20T11:04:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?p=12382"},"modified":"2025-05-22T17:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:57:19","slug":"wordpress-reading-progress-bar-and-read-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/blog\/wordpress-reading-progress-bar-and-read-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a WordPress Progress Bar & Read Time (+ 3 Best Plugins)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you want to add a reading progress bar and read time to your WordPress website?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reading progress bar helps readers track their progress<\/strong>, which is especially important when navigating long pieces of content, as it keeps them engaged and motivated to reach the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, an estimated read time helps visitors decide if they can commit the necessary time<\/strong> upfront, reducing the likelihood of them leaving halfway through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding these elements is particularly valuable for content-heavy websites like news platforms, e-learning sites, or blogs with tutorials and case studies because such platforms often have lengthy or information-dense articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By integrating these elements into your blog posts, you improve the overall user experience and build trust by demonstrating that you value your readers’ time and engagement. This helps foster loyalty<\/strong> and ensures your site attracts a relevant audience<\/strong> who will appreciate the thoughtful design and continue to return for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since WordPress doesn\u2019t offer these features by default, you\u2019ll need a third-party tool to implement them. So, in this article, we\u2019ll show you how to easily add a reading progress bar and read time to your WordPress posts using Blocksy Pro<\/a> (our product).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before we dive into the tutorial, let’s first take a deep dive into the benefits of adding a reading progress bar and read time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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