ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations
ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations

ReadJoy – Progress Bar with Celebrations

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Reading progress bar with reading time display on a live post

Reading progress bar with reading time display on a live post

ReadJoy adds a smooth reading progress bar to your WordPress posts and pages — and does something no other plugin does: it celebrates your readers when they finish reading!

When a visitor finishes your article, ReadJoy shows a beautiful popup with confetti animation and a thank-you message. This makes readers feel valued and encourages them to come back.

Why bloggers and site owners love ReadJoy:

  • Readers stay longer on your site
  • Bounce rate goes down
  • Readers feel appreciated and return
  • Zero setup needed — works right after activation
  • 100% FREE — no hidden fees, ever

Key Features

Reading Progress Bar
* Smooth real-time progress bar (top or bottom of page)
* 5 styles: Solid, Gradient, Striped, Animated, Glow
* Fully customizable colors
* Works on all screen sizes

Reading Time Display
* Shows estimated reading time
* Live percentage (e.g. “45% read”)
* Estimated finish time
* Adjustable Words Per Minute (WPM)

Celebration Popup
* Beautiful popup appears when reader finishes the article
* Confetti animation
* Smart messages based on your content mood (happy, sad, or neutral)
* Can be disabled from settings

Easy Customization
* Color picker for all elements
* Control bar thickness, font size, border radius
* Choose which post types to show it on
* Turn any feature on or off independently

Perfect For

  • Bloggers
  • News websites
  • Online magazines
  • Educational sites
  • Any site with long-form content

100% Free Forever

All features are completely free. No premium version. No upsells. We built ReadJoy to help the WordPress community — that’s it.

Privacy

ReadJoy does not collect, store, or share any user data. Fully GDPR compliant.

Support

  • Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/farjana-reading-progress-bar/
  • GitHub: https://github.com/TanjinaAkte

We respond within 24 hours!