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Ultimate UX Toolkit: Advanced Scroll to Top, Progress Bar, and Smart Reading Time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Uply is designed to solve one major problem: Reader Fatigue. Long articles can be overwhelming, but with the right visual cues, you can keep users engaged and navigating effortlessly. This plugin brings together three essential tools - Scroll to Top, Progress Bar, and Reading Time \u2014 all optimized for speed and SEO.<\/p>\n\n

1. Advanced Scroll to Top Button<\/h3>\n\n

Make site navigation effortless. Say goodbye to boring navigation and give your users a stylish way to return to the top.<\/p>\n\n

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  • Standard Icon Library<\/strong>: Access a clean collection of Arrows, Chevrons, and Circles that fits any theme.<\/li>\n
  • Flexible Positioning<\/strong>: Toggle between Left or Right alignment with adjustable bottom margins.<\/li>\n
  • Custom SVG Icon Builder<\/strong>: Upload your own branding icons and fully customize background colors, borders, and hover effects.<\/li>\n
  • Mobile Visibility Control<\/strong>: Keep your mobile interface clean by specifically enabling or disabling the button on mobile devices.<\/li>\n
  • 58+ Premium Button Designs [PRO]<\/strong>: Upgrade to a massive library featuring Rocket icons, Paper planes, 3D animated buttons, and unique modern shapes.<\/li>\n
  • 10+ Special Progress Buttons [PRO]<\/strong>: A high-end feature where a circular or square progress indicator is built directly around the button, filling up as the user scrolls.<\/li>\n
  • Unique Styles & Fluid Animations [PRO]<\/strong>: Every Pro button comes with \"Joss\" (stunning) animations and designer-grade transitions that make your site stand out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    2. Dynamic Reading Progress Bar<\/h3>\n\n

    A visual roadmap that encourages users to finish your articles. Give your readers a sense of accomplishment as they scroll.<\/p>\n\n

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    • Sleek Minimalist Styles<\/strong>: Solid, Segmented, or Rainbow bars that track progress in real-time.<\/li>\n
    • Top Positioning<\/strong>: A standard, non-intrusive bar fixed to the top of the viewport.<\/li>\n
    • Bottom Viewport Toggle<\/strong>: Choose to fix the progress bar to either the top or the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\n
    • Precision Height & Thickness<\/strong>: Use a range slider to adjust the thickness of the bar to match your brand's style perfectly.<\/li>\n
    • Intelligent Sticky Offset<\/strong>: Smart \"Space Above\/Below\" settings to prevent the bar from overlapping with your sticky headers or menus.<\/li>\n
    • 30+ Premium Animation Styles [PRO]<\/strong>: Access 30+ stunning animations, including Neon Glow, Liquid Metal, Gradient Waves, and Glitch effects.<\/li>\n
    • Advanced Unique Designs [PRO]<\/strong>: High-end, eye-catching designs that elevate your website\u2019s aesthetic instantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      3. Smart Reading Time Indicator<\/h3>\n\n

      Transparency builds trust. Letting readers know the time commitment upfront significantly reduces bounce rates.<\/p>\n\n

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      • Precision WPM Algorithm<\/strong>: Automatically calculates reading time based on a customizable \"Words Per Minute\" logic.<\/li>\n
      • Clean Text Layout<\/strong>: Displays a simple, automated \"X min read\" label before your content.<\/li>\n
      • Dual-Positioning Display<\/strong>: Display the reading time Before Content, After Content, or in Both locations simultaneously.<\/li>\n
      • Full Typography & Styling Suite<\/strong>: Total control over font size, colors, background padding, and margins\u2014no coding required.<\/li>\n
      • Custom Labels<\/strong>: Fully customize your Prefix (e.g., \"Ready in:\") and Postfix (e.g., \"minutes\") text.<\/li>\n
      • 25+ Designer Layouts [PRO]<\/strong>: Access 25+ unique and advanced layouts featuring professional icons like Clocks, Books, Hourglasses, and Sand-timers.<\/li>\n
      • Stunning Layout Animations [PRO]<\/strong>: Beautifully animated entry and hover effects for the reading time badge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        4. Intelligent Targeting & Performance<\/h3>\n\n

        Uply is built for speed and control. It gives power users the tools they need without sacrificing performance.<\/p>\n\n

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        • Vanilla CSS Power<\/strong>: No heavy libraries (No jQuery UI or GSAP). All animations are built with optimized CSS for zero impact on Core Web Vitals.<\/li>\n
        • Conditional Display Logic<\/strong>: Enable or disable features globally or for specific Post Types (e.g., show on Posts but hide on Pages).<\/li>\n
        • Precise Page Exclusion<\/strong>: Use a built-in search interface to exclude specific Page IDs or posts where you don't want the tools to appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Why Choose Uply?<\/h3>\n\n

          Whether you use the feature-packed Free version or the designer-grade PRO version, Uply is engineered to improve your \"Time on Site\" and \"Bounce Rate\" \u2014 two of the most important metrics for SEO and user satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n

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          1. Upload the plugin files to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/uply-scroll-to-top<\/code> directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.<\/li>\n
          2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.<\/li>\n
          3. Use the Uply<\/strong> menu in the dashboard to configure settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
            \n

            Can I hide the Scroll to Top button on mobile?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            Yes, there is a setting to toggle visibility on mobile devices.<\/p><\/dd>\n

            How is the read time calculated?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

            It is based on the word count of the post content divided by the reading speed (default 200 words per minute), which you can customize.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

            1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Moved Enable toggle and Save Changes button into each tab's settings panel for a cleaner, more organized layout.<\/li>\n
            • Enable\/Save section is now sticky \u2014 stays visible while scrolling through settings.<\/li>\n
            • Synced WordPress sidebar sub-menu active state with dashboard tab navigation.<\/li>\n
            • Fixed Read Time template icon visibility in admin dashboard preview.<\/li>\n
            • Updated Upgrade to Pro button and lock overlay styling to use consistent blue color scheme.<\/li>\n
            • Improved top navigation tab styling \u2014 removed focus outlines for a cleaner look.<\/li>\n
            • Minor alignment fixes for the settings panel width consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Added advanced premium templates for Scroll to Top, Progress Bar, and Reading Time.<\/li>\n
              • Introduced New Branded Custom SVG logos for better visual identity.<\/li>\n
              • Enhanced UI\/UX with modern Toast notifications replacing browser popups.<\/li>\n
              • Improved sidebar visibility and active state icons for better navigation.<\/li>\n
              • Optimized CSS performance and fixed minor layout bugs in the admin dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Initial release with premium dashboard UI.<\/li>\n
                • Refactored codebase for strict WordPress compliance.<\/li>\n
                • Enhanced security with robust nonce and permission checks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Adds Animated Scroll to Top button, dynamic Reading Progress Bar, & estimated Read Time. SEO-optimized, lightweight, and fully customizable.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/280528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=280528"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/shoiswp"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=280528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=280528"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=280528"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=280528"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=280528"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ro.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=280528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}