Description

The Reading Time addon automatically calculates the estimated reading time for each Kadence post, displaying an indicator at the top of the article based on word count and the configured average reading speed. Designed for blogs and editorial portals that use the Kadence theme, this extension adds a visual element of transparency about content duration, helping readers decide whether they have time available before starting to read.

Key Features

  • Automatic reading time calculation
    Measures the length of each post and converts it into estimated reading minutes.
  • Configurable post display
    Lets you define where the indicator appears: before the title, after it, or in the footer.
  • Adjustable reading speed
    Makes it possible to adjust words per minute according to the site’s reader profile.
  • Native integration with Kadence
    Takes advantage of the theme’s hooks and styling system without requiring additional CSS.
  • Label and format customization
    Lets you change the displayed text, such as “reading minutes,” according to the site’s language and tone.

Reading Time Benefits

  • More content engagement
    Readers can clearly decide whether they can consume the article at that moment.
  • Lower bounce rate
    Transparency about duration helps retain users on article pages.
  • Professional editorial experience
    Brings the blog closer to the standard seen on established platforms such as Medium and Substack.
  • Code-free configuration
    Everything is adjusted in the theme panel, eliminating the need for PHP or template edits.

Who Is It For?

  • Blogs and digital magazines that publish long articles using the Kadence theme.
  • Content editors looking to improve the reading experience.
  • Niche, educational, or corporate sites that value editorial transparency.
  • Kadence users who want features typical of professional portals without installing extra plugins.

This component fills a common gap in WordPress blogs: the lack of predictability about the time spent on each article. By incorporating the calculation directly into the Kadence flow, the feature integrates with the theme layout with visual consistency, without requiring custom development or manual adjustments for each publication.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kadence Reading Time GPL-licensed?

Yes. Kadence Reading Time is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Kadence Reading Time on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Kadence Reading Time on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Kadence Reading Time cost at Ultrapack?

Kadence Reading Time costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Kadence Reading Time include updates?

Yes. The current version of Kadence Reading Time is 1.0.5, published at Ultrapack on Feb 25, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Kadence Reading Time scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Kadence Reading Time goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.