Colbass – a Read-Aloud player (Text to Speech) AI audio player
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Colbass stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 |
| audio player | >100 |
| read aloud | #13 |
| text to audio | >100 |
| text to speech | #99 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Colbass
From the official readme · v1.3.18Description
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Add a Read Aloud player to your articles. No action required after embedding.
We will automatically convert your content into audio, with one-time seamless integration (no support, or special tech knowledge needed), and give your audience the ability to listen to your content on the go.
- Our player will play the article immediately without loading time.
- Improving a user’s time spent on the website.
- Add rich media to your existing pages to improve SEO rankings.
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Dashboard with statistics and usability reports.
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Over 35 supported languages with over 150 accents and natural voices.
- Automatically moving users to the next article (optional)
- Multiple playing speed capabilities
- Moving 5 Seconds Forward and Backward
And much more!
Colbass usage terms
The Colbass plugin provides a Text to speech service.
As such, The service is required to make calls to Colbass’s backend servers and send the article content for processing to create the audio for it.
For more about Colbass: Colbass
Settings and configurations
The following are configuration options you can modify as you see fit:
- Pick a narrator for your content: Please choose the language of your content and the voice you would like to use.
- Post management: choose in which articles should the player be displayed.
- Help us reach more users: Choose if you want to display credit next to the player. We’d very much appreciate it if you choose to give us credit.
- Enter Account Key: After registration, you will be redirected to a page to obtain a key or an embed code.
- Player position: To change the default position of the player, please use the shortcode:
[colbass_tts_wrap].
Video Guide
Installation
Please follow these steps:
- Install the Colbass plugin from the “Add new plugin” option on your WordPress installation.
- Activate the plugin.
- Go to the “Colbass” tab in your WordPress admin interface.
- Configure the settings of your plugin and click save to finish the setup.
If at any stage you have questions or need support, reach out to us at: https://colbass.com/ – we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Enjoy the first month free! After that, payments will start automatically unless you cancel by emailing us. No commitment required.
How do I add the read aloud player to my articles?
You can integrate the read aloud player into your articles by using our plugin. Just choose your voice and let users listen to your articles.
How do I report a bug or technical issue?
To report a bug or technical issue, please use the bug report form available on our website. Provide as much detail as possible to help our technical team resolve the issue promptly.
Can i stop the subscription in any time?
Yes, you can cancel the subscription at any time immediately by stopping the payment or sending us a message, no commitment required for the subscription.
Changelog
First month is free
1.3
Release Date – Jun 13, 2024
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FAQ
Colbass: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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