TimeSpan is a WordPress app, with a 4.8 average rating from 6 reviews, as of July 10, 2026.
TimeSpan is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by paperleaf. With a rating of 4.8★ from 6 reviews.
AppRanks data: TimeSpan ranks #0 in Blog on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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TimeSpan is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Post category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 6 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.8★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by paperleaf — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (6) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How TimeSpan works
Welcome to TimeSpan
The plugin ships with default settings, but allows you to change everything from: the message shown for a post that will take less than one minute; the message shown for any post over 1 minute; and the words-per-minute used to calculate the reading time.
Setup
Once the plugin is activated, you have two options: you can include it in your theme files (handy for WordPress developers), or you can let us do all the heavy lifting with automagic setup.
Include TimeSpan in Your Theme Files
Head over to the TimeSpan menu under Settings
Fill out the options on that page
Place the ‘echo do_shortcode(‘[time-span]’)’ shortcode wherever you’d like the data to show up in your theme file (e.g. page-home.php).
Click the blue “Save Changes” button.
That’s it!
Automagic Setup
The Automagic Setup will automatically insert the calculated time to read at the top of each of your posts. Here’s how to do that:
Head over to the TimeSpan menu under Settings
Fill out the options on that page
Check the box at the bottom labeled “Automatically insert the time to read at the top of Posts”.
Click the blue “Save Changes” button.
That’s it!
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Category rankings
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where TimeSpan stands in the Post category
TimeSpan ranks #0 of 567 apps in the Post category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is TimeSpan?
TimeSpan is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.8-star rating from 6 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Post category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by paperleaf.
Who uses TimeSpan?
Currently around 20 active stores have installed TimeSpan. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Post category on WordPress.