ReadSpan is a B2B product built for wordPress bloggers and publishers.

Does ReadSpan have a free plan?

Yes — ReadSpan is free to use.

Is ReadSpan still maintained?

Unverified. ReadSpan has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to ReadSpan?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Reading Time and Progress Bar, ReadBar, and Reading Time & Progress Bar.

ReadSpan is developed by ibrahimhalefoglu.

When did ReadSpan launch?

ReadSpan first shipped in 2026.

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ReadSpan

Name: ReadSpan
Author: ibrahimhalefoglu

wordpress.orgOther productivity

ReadSpan is a WordPress plugin that displays a customizable reading time badge and a scroll progress bar on posts and pages. It helps bloggers and publishers enhance user engagement and provide clear reading cues to their audience.

FreeWebCloud-managed

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Overview

6 features

In the Other productivity space, ReadSpan takes a focused approach. It focuses on improving reader engagement and clarity by displaying reading time and progress on WordPress content. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress bloggers and publishers. ReadSpan is free to use. It runs on the web.

It is developed by ibrahimhalefoglu, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include reading time badge, scroll progress bar, and customizable styles.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Reading time badge
Scroll progress bar
Customizable styles
Shortcode support
SVG icons
No JS dependencies

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed29 Jun · 14:05 UTC
ReadSpan — Customizable Reading Time Badge & Progress Bar verified via WordPress Plugins
Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about ReadSpan

What is ReadSpan?: ReadSpan focuses on improving reader engagement and clarity by displaying reading time and progress on WordPress content. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
Who is ReadSpan for?: ReadSpan is a B2B product built for wordPress bloggers and publishers.
Does ReadSpan have a free plan?: Yes — ReadSpan is free to use.
What platforms does ReadSpan run on?: ReadSpan runs on the web.
Is ReadSpan still maintained?: Unverified. ReadSpan has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to ReadSpan?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Reading Time and Progress Bar, ReadBar, and Reading Time & Progress Bar.Reading Time and Progress Bar ReadBar Reading Time & Progress Bar
Who makes ReadSpan?: ReadSpan is developed by ibrahimhalefoglu.
When did ReadSpan launch?: ReadSpan first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Built for: WordPress bloggers and publishers
Model: B2B
Solves: Improving reader engagement and clarity by displaying reading time and progress on WordPress content.

Registered as

WordPress.org: readspan

Developer

ibrahimhalefoglu

Index record

Indexed: 29 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 29 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: readspan-customizable-reading-time-badge-amp-progress-ba-wordpress-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/readspan

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