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+# Read Time
+
+This Javascript widget displays the reading time for a WriteFreely article.
+
+![](https://i.snap.as/6lBRSnZ5.png)
+
+## Requirements
+
+* You must be a [Write.as Pro](https://write.as/pro) user to enable Javascript widgets
+* Your blog must be on \*.writeas.com or a custom domain to install this widget
+* Your blog must use the **Blog** Display Format for this widget to work
+
+## Installation
+
+**Compatible with Write.as only.**
+
+To install this on your blog, navigate to your [Blogs](https://write.as/me/c/) page and click **Customize** under the blog you want to install this widget on.
+
+In the _Custom Javascript_ section, paste all the code from the `readtime.js` file included in this project. Save your changes, and you're done! Now individual articles will show their reading time at the top of the page.