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Smart Audio Reader

Smart Audio Reader converts webpage content into speech using the browser’s SpeechSynthesis API for audio playback.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version1.1.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update13 May 20265mo ago
Active installationsNewAdoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Smart Audio Reader version 1.1.1 as active, updated 5mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

About this plugin

Smart Audio Reader is a lightweight WordPress plugin that converts webpage content into speech using the browser’s built-in SpeechSynthesis API.

The plugin enables users to listen to posts, pages, and other text-based content directly in their browser without requiring external services or additional downloads.

It is designed to improve accessibility and usability by providing an alternative way to consume content, especially for users who prefer audio playback or have difficulty reading on screen.

Features

Floating Reader Button:

Displays a floating audio control button on the frontend with configurable position settings.

Custom Button Label and Icon:

Allows administrators to set a custom reader name and choose an icon from the settings panel.

Paragraph Highlighting:

Highlights the currently spoken paragraph during audio playback for better readability.

Highlight Style Customization:

Provides options to adjust highlight background and border colors.

Lightweight Implementation:

Uses minimal frontend assets to maintain fast page loading performance.

Accessibility Support:

Adds text-to-speech functionality to help users consume content in audio format.

Multilingual Compatibility:

Works with different languages supported by the browser’s SpeechSynthesis API.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • audio reader
  • text to speech
  • accessibility
  • multilingual
  • shortcode
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity13 May 20265mo ago

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