Init Reading Position – Remember, Return, Continue
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Simple settings page — choose post types and optionally enter a CSS selector (e.g. <code>.entry-content</code>) to limit where reading progress is tracked.
Init Reading Position enhances the reading experience by remembering how far a visitor has read on a post.
When they return, it automatically scrolls back to where they left off.
Perfect for:
- Long-form articles
- Tutorials or guides
- Web novels or manga
- Any content where readers often stop and come back later
This plugin is part of the Init Plugin Suite — a collection of minimalist, fast, and developer-focused tools for WordPress.
GitHub repository: https://github.com/brokensmile2103/init-reading-position
Features
- Saves scroll position using localStorage (guests) or a dedicated database table (logged-in users)
- Smart device-based sync: remembers position separately for PC, Mobile, and Tablet
- Automatically scrolls back on page load
- Lightweight, no jQuery, no bloat
- Easy to extend via filters
- Optional settings page to control which post types are enabled
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
You are free to use, modify, and distribute it under the same license.