Description

The Reading Progress Bar add-on automatically displays a reading progress bar on AMP pages of your site, filling as the visitor scrolls the article to the end. The extension connects to AMP for WordPress and activates the visual indicator on posts and pages served in AMP format, without requiring manual configuration or template adjustments, providing readers with a clear reference to how much remains to finish reading the content.

Key Features

  • Automatic activation: the bar appears on all AMP posts and pages as soon as the add-on is enabled, in a plug & play model.
  • Visual reading indicator: the bar fills progressively as the user scrolls the page, completing when reaching the end of the article.
  • Coverage on posts and pages: works on all content delivered via AMP, including blog posts and static pages.
  • Responsive layout: display adapted for desktop and mobile devices, maintaining the bar behavior on any screen size.
  • Native integration with AMP for WordPress: operates directly on pages generated by the base plugin, without template rewriting.

Benefits of the Reading Progress Bar

  • More time on page: by showing remaining progress, it encourages readers to continue reading until the end of the article.
  • Clear reading experience: the user visually understands where they are in the content, without needing to estimate via the scrollbar.
  • Immediate implementation: no code editing, shortcodes, or manual adjustments needed to start working.
  • Mobile consistency: maintains the same behavior on smartphones, where most AMP traffic is consumed.

Who Is Recommended For?

  • Blogs and content portals publishing long articles in AMP format.
  • News sites and magazines seeking to increase average reading time.
  • Editors and content producers who use AMP for WordPress as a mobile base.

Recommended for publishers using AMP for WordPress who want to provide mobile readers with a simple visual indicator of how much remains to complete each article.

Frequently asked questions

Is AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar GPL-licensed?

Yes. AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar 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 AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar 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 AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar cost at Ultrapack?

AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar 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 AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar include updates?

Yes. The current version of AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar is 1.0, published at Ultrapack on Feb 14, 2023. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar scanned before publication?

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

What are the requirements for the plugin AMPforWP Reading Progress Bar?

Requires WordPress 3.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 5.4.