# Colbass – a Read-Aloud player (Text to Speech) AI audio player

> Colbass has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 100 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Colbass shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,511
- **Downloads (30 days):** 100 (+58.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.18
- **Last updated:** Aug 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** colbass (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/colbass0123/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/colbass-read-aloud-player/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | >100 | 631 |
| [audio player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio-player/) | #62 | 71 |
| [read aloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-aloud/) | #4 | 6 |
| [text to audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-audio/) | #12 | 15 |
| [text to speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-speech/) | #56 | 81 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 | 3,390 |
| audio player | >100 | 610 |
| read aloud | #14 | 89 |
| text to audio | >100 | 1,035 |
| text to speech | #99 | 323 |

## 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 | 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 Colbass free?
Yes. Colbass is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Colbass safe to use in 2026?
Colbass shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Colbass?
Colbass is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,511 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Colbass work with WordPress 7.1?
Colbass is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Colbass need?
Colbass requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Colbass last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.18, was released on August 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Colbass?
Colbass is developed and maintained by colbass.

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


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