Reading Time - Article Length Estimator

See how long it takes to read any article or web page. Estimated reading time displayed instantly. Free reading time calculator.

Reading Time shows how long it takes to read any article or web page — instantly, right on the page. No clicks, no popups needed. Just open an article and the estimated reading time appears automatically. Features: - Automatic reading time estimation on every page - Based on average reading speed (200 WPM) - Clean, non-intrusive badge displayed on the page - Works on all websites (blogs, news, Wikipedia, etc.) - No configuration needed — works immediately after install Perfect for: - Readers deciding whether to read now or save for later - Students managing study time across multiple articles - Researchers triaging long papers and reports - Anyone who wants to know "how long will this take?" How to use: 1. Install the extension 2. Open any article or web page 3. The reading time badge appears automatically — done Privacy: - All processing happens locally in your browser - No data is sent to any server - No analytics, no tracking, no accounts - Permissions used: activeTab (to read page text and show the badge), storage (to save preferences) Instant. Automatic. Free.