{"id":289514,"date":"2026-04-06T14:50:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/flowread-smart-reading-experience-for-websites\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:50:17","slug":"flowread","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/flowread\/","author":23382683,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"1.0.2","stable_tag":"1.0.2","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"5.0","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"FlowRead \u2013 Smart Reading Experience for Websites","header_author":"sydurrahman","header_description":"FlowRead is a WordPress plugin that enhances the reading experience on your website by providing a clean, distraction-free layout and customizable reading options.","assets_banners_color":"20537b","last_updated":"2026-04-06 14:50:17","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":11,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.2":{"tag":"1.0.2","author":"sydurrahman","date":"2026-04-06 14:50:17"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3499923,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3499923,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3499923,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3499923,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.2"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3499923,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3499923,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":""}},"screenshots":{"1":"Configure Reading Progress Bar","2":"Configure Article Read Time"},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[257516,259537,240583,77300,17106],"plugin_category":[],"plugin_contributors":[259538],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-289514","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-article-read-time","plugin_tags-reading-experience","plugin_tags-reading-progress-bar","plugin_tags-reading-time-estimate","plugin_tags-user-engagement","plugin_contributors-sydurrahman","plugin_committers-sydurrahman"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/flowread\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3499923","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/flowread\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3499923","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/flowread\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3499923","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/flowread\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3499923","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/flowread\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3499923","caption":"Configure Reading Progress Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/flowread\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3499923","caption":"Configure Article Read Time"}],"raw_content":"\n

FlowRead<\/strong> is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to enhance your website's reading experience. It provides essential reading tools that help visitors understand content depth and manage their time more effectively.<\/p>\n\n

Key Features<\/h3>\n\n

\u2728 Reading Progress Bar<\/strong>\n- Visual progress indicator showing how far readers have scrolled\n- Multiple display positions: Top, Bottom, or Fixed Top\n- Stylish designs: Classic and Gradient styles\n- Fully customizable colors and height\n- Works seamlessly across all post types<\/p>\n\n

\u23f1\ufe0f Article Read Time<\/strong>\n- Automatic reading time calculation based on content length\n- Customizable words-per-minute setting\n- Smart position and formatting options\n- Helps readers decide whether to read now or save for later\n- Improves content discoverability<\/p>\n\n

Why FlowRead?<\/h3>\n\n
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  1. Boost User Engagement<\/strong> \u2013 Reading progress bars keep visitors engaged by showing content depth<\/li>\n
  2. Improve Time Management<\/strong> \u2013 Article read time helps visitors plan their reading sessions<\/li>\n
  3. Reduce Bounce Rates<\/strong> \u2013 Set proper expectations with reading time estimates<\/li>\n
  4. Fully Customizable<\/strong> \u2013 Complete control over colors, styles, and display options<\/li>\n
  5. Performance Optimized<\/strong> \u2013 Lightweight and fast-loading<\/li>\n
  6. SEO Friendly<\/strong> \u2013 Increases time-on-site metrics that benefit your rankings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Features in Detail<\/h3>\n\n

    Reading Progress Bar<\/strong>\n- Displays visual progress as users scroll through content\n- Available in two styles: Classic solid color or smooth gradient\n- Adjustable height (1-100px)\n- Custom color schemes for background and progress indicators\n- Selective display on specific post types\n- No impact on site performance<\/p>\n\n

    Article Read Time<\/strong>\n- Automatically calculates estimated reading time\n- Configurable reading speed (default: 200 words per minute)\n- Display on selected post types\n- Customizable styling and positioning\n- Multiple format options for displaying time\n- Mobile-responsive design<\/p>\n\n

    Customization Options<\/h3>\n\n
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    • Colors<\/strong>: Customize background color, primary color, and gradient colors<\/li>\n
    • Size<\/strong>: Adjust progress bar height from 1 to 100 pixels<\/li>\n
    • Position<\/strong>: Choose where to display the progress bar (top, bottom, or fixed top)<\/li>\n
    • Post Types<\/strong>: Select which post types should show the features<\/li>\n
    • Speed<\/strong>: Customize words per minute for accurate read time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Perfect For<\/h3>\n\n
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      • Blog websites needing better user engagement<\/li>\n
      • News and magazine sites<\/li>\n
      • Educational content platforms<\/li>\n
      • Long-form content publishers<\/li>\n
      • Any WordPress site focused on reading experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Development<\/h3>\n\n

        Requirements:<\/strong>\n- PHP 7.4 or higher\n- WordPress 5.0 or later<\/p>\n\n

        Built with:<\/strong>\n- Modern PHP Object-Oriented Programming\n- WordPress Plugin Standards\n- PSR-4 Autoloading\n- Composer Dependency Management<\/p>\n\n

        Support<\/h3>\n\n

        For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit:<\/p>\n\n

        Author<\/h3>\n\n

        Sydur Rahman<\/strong>\n- Plugin: FlowRead \u2013 Smart Reading Experience for Websites<\/p>\n\n

        License<\/h3>\n\n

        This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ License.\nYou are free to use, modify, and distribute this plugin under the terms of the GPL-2.0+ license.<\/p>\n\n

        See the license file included with the plugin for full details.<\/p>\n\n

        Credits<\/h3>\n\n
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        • Developed by Sydur Rahman<\/li>\n
        • Built for WordPress community<\/li>\n
        • Following WordPress coding standards and best practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          SEO Keywords<\/h3>\n\n

          reading progress bar, article read time, reading time estimate, user engagement, bounce rate reduction, reading experience, WordPress plugin, content metrics, reader tools, website engagement, smart reading, content depth indicator, estimated reading time<\/p>\n\n

          Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n

          This plugin is provided \"as-is\" without any warranty. Use at your own risk. Always backup your website before installing new plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n

            \n
          1. Upload the flow-read<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory<\/li>\n
          2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress<\/li>\n
          3. Navigate to FlowRead Settings in the admin panel<\/li>\n
          4. Configure the Reading Progress Bar and Article Read Time settings<\/li>\n
          5. Save your preferences and enjoy enhanced reading experience<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            Does FlowRead slow down my website?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            No. FlowRead is highly optimized and uses minimal resources. The plugin loads only necessary assets on the frontend.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Can I customize the progress bar color?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes. You can customize the background color, primary color, and even use gradient colors for the progress bar.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Does it work on all post types?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            You can choose which post types display the reading progress bar and article read time. By default, it supports all public post types.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Can I change the words per minute for reading time calculation?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes. The article read time feature allows you to set a custom words-per-minute value to match your typical reader's speed.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Is it mobile-friendly?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes. Both features are fully responsive and work perfectly on all devices including smartphones and tablets.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Can I disable these features on specific pages?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes. You can select specific post types where each feature should display through the FlowRead settings panel.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            Does it affect SEO?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            It can positively impact SEO by increasing time-on-site metrics and user engagement signals that search engines monitor.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            What if I want to hide the features temporarily?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Simply don't select any post types in the settings, and the features won't display until you enable them again.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

            1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • fixed Use wp_enqueue commands issue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • fixed rightful owner issue<\/li>\n
              • fixed text domain issue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Initial release<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Adds a reading progress bar and estimated article read time to improve engagement and reading experience.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/289514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289514"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/sydurrahman"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=289514"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=289514"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=289514"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=289514"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/es-cr.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=289514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}