ReachDeck Toolbar
Websites made more accessible with easy speech, reading and translation tools.
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.
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.2 or newer
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ReachDeck Toolbar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 |
| reachdeck | #1 |
| speech | #48 |
| texthelp | #1 |
| web | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About ReachDeck Toolbar
From the official readme · v1.12.1Description
Add speech, reading and translation support to your website or blog with the ReachDeck Toolbar
Want to provide a better experience for your website or blog visitors?
Millions of people can’t understand the information on your website or blog site – they can with the ReachDeck Toolbar.
Our innovative support software, ReachDeck, helps to reduce the barriers between your content and your audiences by adding speech, reading and translation to your website or blog site. This support helps you reach a much wider audience – such as those with dyslexia, low literacy, mild visual impairments or where English is a second language.
What does the ReachDeck Toolbar do?
Text-to-speech: makes online services and information more accessible with a choice of read aloud voices, different reading speeds and highlighters to enhance understanding.
Translation: translates web pages into 99 languages and can read aloud 40 of the most commonly used languages including Spanish and Chinese.
MP3 Creation: instantly converts online content into audio versions for easy offline listening.
Screen Masking: blocks online clutter – letting the user focus on the text they want to read.
Web Page Simplifier: removes distracting content creating a simple format for online information – ideal for those with dyslexia, cognitive or learning disabilities.
Custom Settings: users can tailor the settings to suit their individual needs and preferences.
What our customers say
Student Loans Company, UK
“Identifying ways of improving digital accessibility for our customers is of the utmost importance to us and the ReachDeck Toolbar is an ideal solution as it is simple to use, free to the customer, and also compatible with mobile devices.”
Elections Nova Scotia, Canada
“Adding the ReachDeck Toolbar to our websites is reflective of our commitment to accessibility in every aspect of Nova Scotia elections, particularly for those persons and groups most likely to experience difficulty in exercising their democratic rights.”
Installation
How to get the ReachDeck Toolbar
- If you haven’t already signed up for ReachDeck you can get a free 30-day
trial here: https://www.texthelp.com/products/reachdeck/browsealoud-is-now-the-reachdeck-toolbar/ - The best way to install this plug-in is to add it via your WordPress
Dashboard. Click Install Now to install this - You can also download this file, and unzip it into wp-content/plugins on your
Wordpress website - Once installed, look for ReachDeck Toolbar in your list of plugins on your dashboard
and activate it
Contact support@texthelp.com if you need any assistance
Frequently asked questions
Who do I contact if I need help or support?
Contact support@texthelp.com with any queries or feedback
Changelog
Inserts script required to run Browsealoud to site footer
1.12.1
- Toolbar v3.12.0
- Minor bug fixes
1.12.0
- Toolbar v3.11.1
- Minor bug fixes
1.11.8
- Minor bug fixes
1.11.7
- Everway logo and link update
1.11.6
- WCAG 2.5.3 update – Speak button label update.
1.11.5
- WCAG updates to handle 1.4.4 and 1.4.10 – Screens with a small width and height or screens zoomed up to 400% will display a full Toolbar instead of changing to mobile view.
- Minor bug fixes
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
ReachDeck Toolbar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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