I like them, they're helpful for longer articles. But they should be subtle enough so they're not distracting while you're reading.
I have a similar reading progress indicator on my blog which I like a lot, I haven't experienced any problems or downsides with it.
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I like them, they're helpful for longer articles. But they should be subtle enough so they're not distracting while you're reading.
I have a similar reading progress indicator on my blog which I like a lot, I haven't experienced any problems or downsides with it.