How Long to Read
(Reading Time WPM)

Obsidian Plugin

Know exactly how long your notes take to read

Stop guessing reading times. How Long to Read calculates accurate estimates for any selected text using your personalized reading speed presets.

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Calculate Your WPM

Any Text

Calculate reading time for any selection

Custom Presets

Multiple reading speed configurations

Instant Results

See reading time immediately

Perfect for public speakers

Whether you're writing articles, preparing presentations, or managing your knowledge base

Bloggers & Writers

Know exactly how long your articles will take to read. Perfect for optimizing content length and setting reader expectations.

Content Strategists

Plan your presentations and speeches with confidence. Calculate reading time for speaking presets to nail your timing.

Knowledge Workers

Estimate how long it takes to review documents, research notes, or any text in your vault. Essential for time management.

Everything you need

Powerful features designed to make reading time calculations effortless

Smart Calculations

Instantly calculates reading time based on word count and your personalized WPM settings. No manual counting needed.

Multiple Presets

Create unlimited presets for different scenarios: silent reading, speaking, slow reading, fast reading, and more.

Easy Preset Switching

Switch between presets instantly via dropdown menu. Perfect when you need different speeds for different content types.

Detailed Analytics

See reading time, word count, and your current reading speed all displayed clearly in one place.

Cross-Platform

Works seamlessly on desktop, mobile, and tablet. Your presets sync across all your Obsidian devices.

Native Design

Matches Obsidian's design language perfectly. Feels like a built-in feature, not a plugin.

How it works

Select your text

Highlight any text in your Obsidian note that you want to analyze.

Run the command

Open Command Palette (Ctrl/Cmd + P) and run 'Calculate reading time'.

Choose your preset

Select from your custom presets using the dropdown menu. Switch anytime to see different estimates.

Get instant results

View reading time, word count, and speed information displayed clearly in the sidebar.

Companion Web App

Find your personal reading speed

Use our interactive calculator to determine your words per minute (WPM) reading speed. Once you know your WPM number, enter it in the Obsidian plugin settings for accurate, personalized reading time estimates.

This companion web app helps you discover the exact number to configure in your Obsidian plugin.

Open Calculator

Quick installation

Open Settings → Community plugins

Turn off Safe mode

Browse and search 'How Long to Read (Reading Time WPM)'

Install and Enable