# ReachDeck Toolbar

> ReachDeck Toolbar has 200+ active installs and 378 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 69/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** ReachDeck Toolbar is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

**Websites made more accessible with easy speech, reading and translation tools.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 18,605
- **Downloads (30 days):** 378 (+177.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 69/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.12.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** texthelp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/texthelp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/browsealoud/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | #84 | 629 |
| [reachdeck](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reachdeck/) | #1 | 1 |
| [speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speech/) | #8 | 24 |
| [texthelp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/texthelp/) | #1 | 1 |
| [web](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web/) | #9 | 29 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 | 3,385 |
| reachdeck | #1 | 1 |
| speech | #49 | 372 |
| texthelp | #1 | 1 |
| web | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.12: 75.9%
- 1.11: 24.1%

## 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 2, 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 | 48/100 |
| 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 ReachDeck Toolbar free?
Yes. ReachDeck Toolbar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ReachDeck Toolbar safe to use in 2026?
ReachDeck Toolbar is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ReachDeck Toolbar?
ReachDeck Toolbar is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,605 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 378 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ReachDeck Toolbar work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested ReachDeck Toolbar up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does ReachDeck Toolbar need?
ReachDeck Toolbar requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ReachDeck Toolbar last updated?
The latest version, 1.12.1, was released on September 25, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes ReachDeck Toolbar?
ReachDeck Toolbar is developed and maintained by texthelp.

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


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