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Ahoi Apps: Estimated Read Time: Reading time and a progress bar for your Shopify blog

In short

Estimated Read Time adds an automatically calculated reading time and a reading progress bar to your Shopify blog posts. Both are customizable and need no coding. From $1.99/month with a 7-day free trial.

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★ 5.0 (1 review) · from $1.99/mo

Maintained by the Ahoi Apps team · Updated · How we test

Screenshots

  • Blog post with an estimated reading time label and a reading progress bar
    Reading time and progress bar
  • Estimated Read Time setup in the Shopify theme editor
    Easy setup
  • Progress bar style settings
    Customizable progress bar
  • Reading time calculated automatically on a blog post
    Automatic reading time calculation
  • Shopify blog post showing “Reading time: 2 minutes” below the title
    Reading time below the post title

Video walkthrough

Play video: Boost Your Shopify Blog with the 'Estimated Reading Time' App - Full Demonstration
Boost Your Shopify Blog with the 'Estimated Reading Time' App - Full DemonstrationVideo · 3:17 · Plays from YouTube; Google receives data once you press play.

What it does

  • Automatic reading time

    Calculated for every blog post.

  • Customizable reading time

    Style the label to fit your blog.

  • Customizable progress bar

    A reading progress bar for your posts.

  • No coding required

How it works

  1. Install the app from the Shopify App Store.
  2. Add the reading time and progress bar to your blog post template.
  3. Customize the look.

Pricing

  • Monthly

    $1.99 /mo

    7-day free trial

  • Yearlysave 16%

    $19.99 /yr

    7-day free trial

  • Lifetime

    $49.99 once

    Pay once

As on the Shopify App Store listing: all charges are billed in USD. Recurring and usage-based charges are billed every 30 days.

“This app looks and works great. It is very easy to install and requires no coding.”
Blissful Light, United Kingdom · May 2025 · on the Shopify App Store
All 1 reviews on the App Store

FAQ

How is the reading time calculated?

Estimated Read Time calculates the reading time automatically for each blog post.

Do I need to edit theme code?

No. Estimated Read Time requires no coding.

Which themes does it work with?

Estimated Read Time works with Online Store 2.0 themes.

How much does Estimated Read Time cost?

Monthly ($1.99/month), Yearly ($19.99/year) and Lifetime ($49.99 one-time). Monthly and Yearly start with a 7-day free trial.

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Ahoi Apps: Estimated Read Time

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