# Listen2It – Text-to-speech audio article

> Listen2It has 70+ active installs and 97 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Listen2It shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Listen2It turns your articles and blog posts into clear, natural-sounding audio in seconds, using lifelike voices in 145+ languages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 4,454
- **Downloads (30 days):** 97 (-77.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 19, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Listen2It (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/listen2it/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/listen2it/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | #58 | 210 |
| [listen2it](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/listen2it/) | #1 | 1 |
| [podcast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podcast/) | #33 | 101 |
| [text to speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-speech/) | #17 | 81 |
| [voice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/voice/) | #9 | 49 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,600 |
| listen2it | #1 | 1 |
| podcast | >100 | 339 |
| text to speech | #42 | 321 |
| voice | >100 | 1,007 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (343) | Oct 1, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Seriously Simple Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (329) | Aug 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | May 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-audio-player/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (167) | Oct 3, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [WP Photo Album Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-photo-album-plus/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (199) | Sep 29, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [ResponsiveVoice Text To Speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsivevoice-text-to-speech/) | 7K+ | 3.9/5 (34) | Aug 17, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-media/) | 7K+ | 3.7/5 (152) | Aug 27, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 9 | [Cue by AudioTheme.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cue/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Apr 2, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Buzzsprout Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buzzsprout-podcasting/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 4, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Listen2It free?
Yes. Listen2It is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Listen2It safe to use in 2026?
Listen2It shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Listen2It?
Listen2It is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,454 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 97 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Listen2It work with WordPress 7.1?
Listen2It is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Listen2It last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on November 19, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Listen2It?
Listen2It is developed and maintained by Listen2It.

### What are the best alternatives to Listen2It?
The most popular alternatives to Listen2It are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs) and Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs).


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