=== Article Reading Time ===

Contributors: aialvi
Donate link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aialvi
Tags: article, post, reading, time
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.4.3
Stable tag: 1.0.3
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Calculates the estimated reading time for articles.

== Description ==

The Article Reading Time WordPress plugin accurately calculates the estimated reading time for your articles, providing your readers with a clear expectation of the time investment required. This plugin is essential for enhancing user engagement and improving the overall reading experience on your WordPress site.

- **Automatic Calculation:** Automatically calculates and displays the estimated reading time at the beginning of each article.
- **Customizable Display:** Provides options to customize how and where the reading time is displayed on your articles.
- **Theme Integration:** Seamlessly integrates with any WordPress theme, ensuring consistent styling across your website.

== Installation ==

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

1. Download the plugin from the GitHub repository: https://github.com/aialvi/article-reading-time
2. Unzip the plugin and upload the `article-reading-time` folder to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I customize the display of the reading time? =
Yes, the plugin offers options to customize how and where the reading time is displayed on your articles.
= Is the plugin compatible with all WordPress themes? =
Yes, it seamlessly integrates with any WordPress theme, ensuring consistent styling across your website.
= How is the reading time calculated? =
The reading time is calculated automatically based on the length of the article, using a standard reading speed as the benchmark.

== Screenshots ==

1. Editor view showing the reading time settings.
2. Desktop frontend view where readers can see the estimated reading time.
3. Mobile frontend view showing the reading time on a responsive device.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 =
* Refactor code.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.
