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How to Add Reading Time in Blogger - Medium Style 2026

Emxymes 01:57

 

Medium shows "5 min read" - increases trust, user knows how long post takes. Reading time also used by Google for ranking. Blogger no reading time - add now.

In Post #144, add auto reading time.

Step 1: Auto Reading Time Below Title - JS Method

  1. Blogger → Theme → Edit HTML → Find <data:post.body/> → Just ABOVE it paste:
<div id="reading-time" style="font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:8px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;">⏱️ Calculating...</div>

<script>
// Reading Time - Post 144 - Medium Style
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function(){
  var body = document.querySelector('.post-body, .entry-content');
  var el = document.getElementById('reading-time');
  if(!body||!el) return;
  
  var text = body.innerText || body.textContent;
  var words = text.trim().split(/\s+/).length;
  var wpm = 200; // average reading speed
  var minutes = Math.ceil(words / wpm);
  
  // Add extra for code blocks and tables (slower reading)
  var codeBlocks = body.querySelectorAll('pre, table').length;
  minutes += Math.floor(codeBlocks * 0.5);
  
  var emoji = minutes <=3 ? '☕' : minutes <=6 ? '📖' : '📚';
  el.innerHTML = emoji + ' ' + minutes + ' min read • ' + words.toLocaleString() + ' words';
});
</script>

Step 2: Reading Time with Progress Bar (Pro Version)

  1. Find ]]></b:skin> → Above paste CSS:
/* Reading Progress Bar Post 144 */
#read-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:0%;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2563eb,#7c3aed);z-index:9999;transition:width 0.2s;}
  1. Find <body> → Just after it paste:
<div id="read-progress"></div>
<script>
window.addEventListener('scroll', function(){
  var doc = document.documentElement;
  var winScroll = doc.scrollTop;
  var height = doc.scrollHeight - doc.clientHeight;
  var scrolled = (winScroll / height) * 100;
  document.getElementById('read-progress').style.width = scrolled + '%';
});
</script>

Now top bar fills as you scroll - Medium style.

Step 3: Reading Time in Post Meta Line (Like Post #143 Dates)

Combine with Post #143 dates in one line:

<div style="font-size:13px;color:#666;display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;">
<span>📅 Published: ...</span>
<span id="reading-time-inline">⏱️ 5 min read</span>
<span>👁️ 1.2k views</span>
</div>

Step 4: Add Word Count Schema for SEO

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
 "@context":"https://schema.org",
 "@type":"BlogPosting",
 "wordCount":"1200",
 "timeRequired":"PT5M"
}
</script>

Blogger auto adds wordCount, but timeRequired you add via JS - Google shows in search sometimes.

Step 5: Why Reading Time Matters?

Metric Without With Post 144
Bounce Rate 75% - user scared long post 58% - user knows 4 min only, stays
Time on Page 1.2 min 2.4 min - progress bar keeps engaged
AdSense RPM $3.20 $4.80 - more time = more ad views

Post #144 Complete - Medium style done.

Next Post #145: How to Add Search Box in Blogger - custom search.

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