ReadTime
Displays reading time and progress bar for Joomla articles.
J4 J5 J6 Plugin1.3
Current Version0.50K
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Estimated Reading Time
Time Calculation
Automatically calculates and displays estimated reading time for articles based on word count.
Configurable WPM
Set minimum and maximum words-per-minute values to adjust time estimates based on your audience reading speed.
Time Formats
Show reading time in minutes or seconds for clarity, perfect for both short and long articles.
Style Presets
5 Predefined Styles
Choose from Default, Subtle, Bold, Minimal, or Highlighted style presets for instant professional appearance.
One-Click Styling
Apply beautiful styles instantly without manual configuration.
Custom Option
Select Custom to configure your own colors, fonts, and alignment for complete design control.
Progress Bar
Reading Progress
Display a fixed progress bar showing how much of the article has been read as users scroll.
Customizable Style
Adjust thickness, color, and position (top or bottom of the page) to match your design.
Engage Users
Provide a visual indicator to encourage article completion and improve user engagement.
Advanced Exclusions
Category Exclusion
Exclude specific categories from displaying reading time.
Article Selection
Use modal popup to search and select specific articles to exclude, perfect for handling thousands of articles.
View Controls
Exclude Featured Articles, Blog Layout, or Category View with easy toggle switches.
Menu Item Exclusion
Exclude reading time on specific menu items for precise control.
Text Customization
Custom Labels
Customize the reading time label text (e.g., 'Reading Time: ', 'Est. ').
Time Unit Text
Customize singular and plural forms for minutes and seconds in any language.
Multilingual Ready
Fully translatable text strings for complete localization support.
Styling Options
Customizable Appearance
Adjust text color, font size, weight, and alignment to match your site design.
Style Presets
Choose from 5 predefined styles or create your own custom style.
Seamless Design
Integrate reading time seamlessly with your website's aesthetics and branding.
Module-Safe Processing
Intelligent Filtering
Automatically prevents reading time from appearing in accordions, news modules, and other content modules.
Context Awareness
Only displays reading time on actual article pages, not in module previews.
Performance Optimized
Efficient processing ensures no impact on page load times.
Word Count Calculation
Multibyte Support
Properly counts words in all languages including CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) characters.
Smart Counting
Uses whitespace splitting for accurate word count in most languages.
Character Fallback
Automatically falls back to character counting for languages without spaces.
Joomla 4, 5 & 6 Compatible
Latest Joomla Versions
Fully compatible with Joomla 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x.
Modern PHP 8.0+
Optimized codebase with modern PHP syntax and best practices.
WebAssetManager
Uses Joomla's native asset management for optimal performance.
Future-Proof
Built with latest web standards for long-term reliability.
Easy Configuration
Organized Tabs
Settings organized into logical tabs: General, Text, Styling, Progress Bar, and Exclusions.
Radio Switchers
Modern Yes/No toggle switches for easy configuration.
Modal Article Selection
Search and select articles easily with Joomla's built-in modal interface.
Intuitive Controls
Clear labels and descriptions guide you through every setting.
Time Calculation
Automatically calculates and displays estimated reading time for articles based on word count.
Configurable WPM
Set minimum and maximum words-per-minute values to adjust time estimates based on your audience reading speed.
Time Formats
Show reading time in minutes or seconds for clarity, perfect for both short and long articles.
5 Predefined Styles
Choose from Default, Subtle, Bold, Minimal, or Highlighted style presets for instant professional appearance.
One-Click Styling
Apply beautiful styles instantly without manual configuration.
Custom Option
Select Custom to configure your own colors, fonts, and alignment for complete design control.
Reading Progress
Display a fixed progress bar showing how much of the article has been read as users scroll.
Customizable Style
Adjust thickness, color, and position (top or bottom of the page) to match your design.
Engage Users
Provide a visual indicator to encourage article completion and improve user engagement.
Category Exclusion
Exclude specific categories from displaying reading time.
Article Selection
Use modal popup to search and select specific articles to exclude, perfect for handling thousands of articles.
View Controls
Exclude Featured Articles, Blog Layout, or Category View with easy toggle switches.
Menu Item Exclusion
Exclude reading time on specific menu items for precise control.
Custom Labels
Customize the reading time label text (e.g., 'Reading Time: ', 'Est. ').
Time Unit Text
Customize singular and plural forms for minutes and seconds in any language.
Multilingual Ready
Fully translatable text strings for complete localization support.
Customizable Appearance
Adjust text color, font size, weight, and alignment to match your site design.
Style Presets
Choose from 5 predefined styles or create your own custom style.
Seamless Design
Integrate reading time seamlessly with your website's aesthetics and branding.
Intelligent Filtering
Automatically prevents reading time from appearing in accordions, news modules, and other content modules.
Context Awareness
Only displays reading time on actual article pages, not in module previews.
Performance Optimized
Efficient processing ensures no impact on page load times.
Multibyte Support
Properly counts words in all languages including CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) characters.
Smart Counting
Uses whitespace splitting for accurate word count in most languages.
Character Fallback
Automatically falls back to character counting for languages without spaces.
Latest Joomla Versions
Fully compatible with Joomla 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x.
Modern PHP 8.0+
Optimized codebase with modern PHP syntax and best practices.
WebAssetManager
Uses Joomla's native asset management for optimal performance.
Future-Proof
Built with latest web standards for long-term reliability.
Organized Tabs
Settings organized into logical tabs: General, Text, Styling, Progress Bar, and Exclusions.
Radio Switchers
Modern Yes/No toggle switches for easy configuration.
Modal Article Selection
Search and select articles easily with Joomla's built-in modal interface.
Intuitive Controls
Clear labels and descriptions guide you through every setting.
Need help getting started?
Our comprehensive documentation provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and installing ReadTime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ReadTime plugin adds an estimated reading time and a progress bar to Joomla articles, helping engage users and improve content consumption by providing an indication of how much time is required to read an article.
The plugin calculates the reading time based on the number of words in the article and the configurable words-per-minute (WPM) rate. The estimated time is displayed in minutes or seconds depending on your chosen format.
Yes, the plugin allows you to exclude specific categories, layouts, or articles from showing the reading time. You can configure these exclusions through the plugin settings.
The plugin offers various styling options such as customizing the text color, font size, weight, and alignment to match your site's design. You can easily integrate it seamlessly with your website's aesthetics.
The reading progress bar visually indicates how much of the article has been read, providing a dynamic and engaging way for users to track their progress. You can customize the bar's thickness, color, and position on the page.
Yes, you can choose to display the reading time in either minutes or seconds. This setting can be adjusted based on your preference and audience.
Yes, the ReadTime plugin is responsive and works seamlessly across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, ensuring an optimal experience for all users.
The plugin allows you to configure the words-per-minute rate, enabling you to adjust the estimated reading time based on your target audience’s reading speed.
The ReadTime plugin is easy to configure through Joomla's backend settings. You can quickly set up exclusions, choose your preferred display format, and adjust the styling options without needing coding knowledge.
Yes, the ReadTime plugin is designed to be compatible with most Joomla extensions, including content management systems and page builders, allowing seamless integration with your website.
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