Title: MP Smart Content Timekeeper Author: Mayank Pandya Published: 24, Xunu de 2025 Last modified: 24, Xunu de 2025 --- Guetar plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3317124) ![](https://ps.w.org/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3317085) # MP Smart Content Timekeeper By [Mayank Pandya](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mayankbpandya/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/#description) * [Reviews](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/#installation) * [Development](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/) ## Description MP Smart Content Timekeeper helps content creators improve reader engagement by displaying: ✅ Estimated reading time ✅ Interactive progress bar ✅ Customizable progress bar colors ✅ Reading goal system ✅ Mobile-responsive design #### Key Features * Automatic reading time calculation based on content length * Sticky progress bar with customizable colors * Reading goal setting functionality * Shortcode support for goal widgets * WordPress Customizer integration * GDPR-friendly implementation (uses localStorage) #### Why Choose This Plugin? * Lightweight (under 100KB total assets) * No external dependencies * Translation-ready * Follows WordPress coding standards * Regular updates and maintenance ### Guidelines Compliance This plugin follows all WordPress.org plugin directory requirements: ✔️ PHP/JS best practices ✔️ Proper escaping/sanitization ✔️ Nonce verification ✔️ No hidden code/links ✔️ GPL-compliant licensing ✔️ Validated readme formatting ✔️ Proper script/style enqueuing ✔️ No premium upsells ### Important Submission Notes Before submission, ensure: 1. License header exists in all PHP files 2. All code is original or properly attributed 3. Screenshots are actual plugin images (recommended size: 772x250px) 4. Tested with WordPress PHPCSS and PHPStan 5. No debug code remains 6. Translation files are properly formatted 7. Documentation matches actual functionality ### Internationalization Translations are welcome! The plugin includes: – Full text domain support (`mp- smart-content-timekeeper`) – .pot file in /languages directory – RTL CSS support ## Screenshots * [[ * Progress bar and reading time display on single post * [[ * Plugin settings screen with color picker * [[ * Mobile-responsive progress bar display ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen 3. Configure settings under Settings > Content Timekeeper 4. Add reading goal shortcode: [mp_sct_reading_goal] ## FAQ ### How accurate is the reading time calculation? Based on configurable words-per-minute (default 200 WPM). Adjust in settings. ### Can I change the progress bar color? Yes! Customize it in the plugin settings using the color picker. ### Does this work with page builders? Yes, compatible with Gutenberg and major page builders. ### Is this plugin translation-ready? Yes, includes .pot file in /languages directory. ### How to position the progress bar? It’s automatically fixed at the top of the viewport. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3038c9a28aee48fae9917a73086df772a316cc7509c78d2c617ed92a32da4dc9? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Useful Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/useful-plugin-1093/)󠁿 [Rohan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rohasoni15/) 16, Xunetu de 2025 I foundthis plugin very helpful for enhancing user experience by displaying reading time and a progress bar that tracks reading progress through blog content. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “MP Smart Content Timekeeper” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Mayank Pandya ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mayankbpandya/) [Translate “MP Smart Content Timekeeper” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Features: Reading time calculator, progress bar, goal system * Admin settings: Color picker, WPM configuration ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **10 meses ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/) * Tags * [content engagement](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content-engagement/) [progress bar](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/progress-bar/)[reading time](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/reading-time/) [Time Tracking](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/time-tracking/) * [Advanced View](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mp-smart-content-timekeeper/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Mayank Pandya ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mayankbpandya/) ## Support Got something to say? 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