Sam Reading Time

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2.3

  • Better text parsing for precise reading time estimation and minor bug fixes.

2.2

  • Improved performance by storing reading time as post meta instead of calculating on every request.
  • Faster and more reliable sorting of reading time column in admin post lists.
  • Added proper text domain loading (sam-reading-time) for full translation support.
  • More stable and accurate Schema.org timeRequired JSON-LD output.
  • Minor UI refinements in admin settings page with a cleaner, more minimal red theme.
  • Better handling of translated content for Polylang and WPML.

2.0

  • Added admin post list column to display reading time for all post types.
  • Added sorting capability for reading time column.
  • Accurate reading time calculation excluding code blocks, images, videos, and HTML tags.
  • Full support for Custom Post Types (CPT).
  • Added Schema.org timeRequired JSON-LD markup for SEO Rich Snippets.
  • Shortcode-aware schema: schema markup only added if [sam_reading_time] is used.
  • Full compatibility with Polylang and WPML for translated content.

1.0

  • Initial public release with shortcode and settings page.

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Version:
2.3
Last Updated
June 14, 2026
Active Installs
20
Requires
WordPress 6.3
Tested Up To
WordPress 7.0
Requires PHP
7.2

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