# Accessible Reading

> Accessible Reading has 20+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Accessible Reading shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Your brain reads faster than your eyes! We humans have an internal dictionary of learned words and reading the first few letters can be enough to recognize whole words.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,792
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+5.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 5.6.20+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tessa (they/them), AuRise Creative (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tessawatkinsllc/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/accessible-reading/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | >100 | 633 |
| [accessible](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessible/) | #18 | 39 |
| [bionic reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bionic-reading/) | #1 | 1 |
| [neurodivergent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/neurodivergent/) | #1 | 1 |
| [neurodiversity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/neurodiversity/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 | 3,413 |
| accessible | >100 | 3,971 |
| bionic reading | #6 | 7 |
| neurodivergent | #2 | 2 |
| neurodiversity | #2 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) – WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pojo-accessibility/) | 500K+ | 2.9/5 (162) | Aug 24, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-image-attributes-from-filename-with-bulk-updater/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (93) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Accessibility by UserWay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userway-accessibility-widget/) | 80K+ | 4/5 (57) | Dec 8, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [WP Accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accessibility/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Oct 2, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alttext-ai/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (35) | Oct 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [My Calendar – Accessible Event Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-calendar/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dark-mode/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (390) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessible-poetry/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 3, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpletoc/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (77) | Oct 3, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Accessible Reading free?
Yes. Accessible Reading is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Accessible Reading safe to use in 2026?
Accessible Reading shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Accessible Reading?
Accessible Reading is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,792 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Accessible Reading work with WordPress 7.1?
Accessible Reading is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Accessible Reading need?
Accessible Reading requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Accessible Reading last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on March 30, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Accessible Reading?
Accessible Reading is developed and maintained by Tessa (they/them), AuRise Creative.

### What are the best alternatives to Accessible Reading?
The most popular alternatives to Accessible Reading are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).


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