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Remaining reading time

ununnamedununnamed667 downloads

Shows the remaining reading time for the current note depending on the cursor position.

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Shows the remaining reading time and reading progress (%) in the Status Bar in real time.

Differences from the Reading Time Plugin

This plugin is based on great reading-time plugin, which focuses primarily on writing and helping users manage note length. While the underlying structure is similar, this version is designed for a different use case — reading. It estimates the time remaining to finish reading a text (such as articles, notes, or books), providing a smoother reading experience and helping users pace their reading sessions.

In short:

Reading Time Plugin: Optimized for writing and keeping notes concise.

This plugin: Optimized for reading and tracking reading progress/time left.

How to turn on Remaining reading time on Obsidian mobile

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Display remaining reading time and reading progress (%) live in the status bar. Estimate time left to finish articles, notes, or books to help pace reading sessions.
Status barInterface
Details
Current version
1.8
Last updated
6 months ago
Created
Last year
Updates
6 releases
Downloads
667
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.12.17+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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