Essential Elements
Small modules that make your site easier to read
Add a progress bar, scroll to top button, announcement bar and click to chat in minutes. Try the real plugin, with Pro unlocked, in your own private demo.
✓ Free forever on WordPress.org ✓ Lightweight, no bloat ✓ Every module on or off in one click
Everything your readers need, nothing they don’t
Nine focused tools for reading, navigation and engagement, all in one lightweight plugin. Every Pro module is switched on in your demo.
Scroll to Top
An accessible button with presets, shapes and colors that appears when readers need it.
Reading Progress Bar
A top or bottom bar with an optional gradient and percentage label.
Reading Time
Automatic reading time estimates, available as a block or a shortcode.
Custom Scroll Bar
A scroll bar styled in your brand colors, with a live preview.
Announcement BarPRO
A sticky notice with a message, links and a call-to-action button, with scheduling and countdown.
Click to ChatPRO
Floating buttons for WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, phone, SMS and email, with business hours.
Content ProtectionPRO
Limit right-click, text selection, copying and image dragging, with copy attribution.
Page and device targetingPRO
Show each module site-wide, on the front page or selected post types, on desktop, mobile or both.
Module dashboard
Turn every module on or off from one clean screen, and move settings with import and export.
Get started
Install the free plugin today, or unlock marketing and engagement modules with Pro.
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Everything you need to begin
- Scroll to Top button
- Reading Progress Bar
- Reading Time block and shortcode
- Custom Scroll Bar
Go Pro
For marketing and engagement
- Announcement Bar with scheduling and countdown
- Click to Chat for six channels
- Content Protection and copy attribution
- Page and device targeting, priority support
See it on a real article
Open any article and scroll to watch the progress bar and Scroll to Top button in action.
- Scroll to top buttons: when they help and when they hurt
- Reading time estimates: a small label with a big impact
- How a reading progress bar keeps visitors on the page
Ready to upgrade your site?
Add announcement bars, click to chat and content protection with Essential Elements Pro.
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