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IntroductionReadTime 1.6 adds an automatic reading estimate and an accessible ..Installation & UpgradeRequirements Joomla 4, 5, or 6 PHP 8.1 or later ..General SettingsMinimum Words Per Minute ( min_wpm ) — lower reading-speed ..Text & MetricsReading Time Label ( reading_time_text ) — text before the ..Position, Layout & IconDisplay Position ( display_position ) Before Article — prepends the ..Style Presets & Custom StyleStyle Preset ( style_preset ) Custom — exposes all custom ..Progress BarBar Thickness ( bar_thickness ) — fixed bar height; default ..Shortcode BasicsSet Display Position to Shortcode {readtime} , then place the ..Shortcode Attributeslayout — plain , badge , or card . style ..ExclusionsExclude Categories ( excludeCategories ) — multi-select categories where ReadTime ..Demo RecipesMinimal Line {readtime layout="plain" style="subtle" icon="clock" words="1"} Rounded Badge {readtime ..Accessibility & PerformanceClock and book icons are inline SVG, decorative, and hidden ..TroubleshootingNothing appears Enable Content - ReadTime, confirm the page is ..FAQ & SupportCan all options be managed from the backend? Yes. The ..