Listen2It – Text-to-speech audio article
Listen2It turns your articles and blog posts into clear, natural-sounding audio in seconds, using lifelike voices in 145+ languages.
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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.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Listen2It stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| audio | >100 |
| listen2it | #1 |
| podcast | >100 |
| text to speech | #42 |
| voice | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Listen2It – Text-to-speech audio article
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Listen2It helps you convert your articles and blog posts into audio versions instantly and with zero additional effort using neural-network based lifelike voices in 145+ languages. Simply sign up for a free account and install this WordPress plugin to distribute and publish your content in audio versions on your website/blog and across all popular podcasting platforms.
With 500+ voice styles across 145+ languages and advanced voice customization capabilities, you can create your unique brand of voice within minutes. Use our fully customizable SEO friendly players to create an “on-brand” voice experience for your users.
All this with a free account. No credit card is required.
Why Add Audio to Your Blog?
Modern audiences are multi-tasking and mobile. Whether they’re commuting, working, cooking, or relaxing – they prefer listening over reading. Audio content lets you reach your audience wherever they are, in the format they prefer.
- According to NPR & Edison Research, nearly 2/3 of consumers prefer listening to reading.
- Audio articles boost engagement, time-on-site, and content recall.
- Stand out in the crowded content landscape with a unique “voice-first” experience.
- Offer an inclusive, accessible format for visually impaired or on-the-go users.
- Add audio as a value-added service to grow subscribers and loyalty.
So go ahead, grow your audience with audio. It’s easy!
Listen2It Features:
- 500+ Voice Styles across 145+ Languages. See our full list of languages
- High-quality lifelike voices using advanced neural-network engine
- Instant audio generation. No extra effort, you focus on creating content and we will do everything audio automatically.
- Create your own audio brand by customizing advanced voice parameters like speed, volume, pitch, timbre, style etc.
- Fully customizable SEO friendly players in a variety of layouts including inline, static and minimized. Mobile friendly.
- Inbuilt audio hosting on fast global CDN servers
- Advanced audio analytics to see how your audience is interacting with audio content
- Publish your audio content as a podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all leading podcast networks
- Increase your earnings with audio advertising
Convert Your Blog into a Podcast
With Listen2It you can easily convert your blog or website into a podcast. Simply enable the podcast RSS Feed in your Listen2It account. Manually select which audio articles are published or automatically publish them all.
Distribute your content over iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and other major podcast platforms and get access to millions of podcast listeners you were missing out on before.
Free Service
You can get started with a free forever Listen2It. The free account comes with 5 new audio articles every month. We keep it free by being ad-supported.
You can switch to our paid plans to get access to a host of advanced features, more monthly articles, no advertising. We even support multiple websites/blogs out of the box.
Installation
- Download and install the plugin onto your WordPress website/blog
- Create a free Listen2It account.
- Add your website/blog as a property in Listen2It
- Create your own unique voice-brand
- Customize the Listen2It player for your website/blog
- Go to the “Installation†page in the Listen2It dashboard to get your unique Organisation ID,
Integration ID, API Key - Go to the Listen2It plugin section in your WordPress website/blog admin portal. Copy and paste
the Organisation ID, Integration ID, API Key from your Listen2It Dashboard. - Save changes to activate your Listen2It Plugin.
For any issues, feedback or support feel free to reach out to us at support@getlisten2it.com
Frequently asked questions
How is it free?
We are able to offer a forever free plan by making it ad-supported. Your audience will hear a short audio ad before or during the audio article. You can always switch to our paid plans to remove the advertising. See our full plan list at https://www.getlisten2it.com/pricing/
Which languages are supported?
We support 145+ languages and 500+ voice styles. You can view the full list here: https://www.getlisten2it.com/pages/text-to-speech-voices
How do I customize the Listen2It Player?
Log in to your Listen2It dashboard (https://dashboard.getlisten2it.com/) and configure the player settings. Once saved, the updated player settings automatically reflect on your website/blog.
How do I change the voice/language which Listen2It uses?
You can log in to your Listen2It dashboard and configure the voice settings. New settings apply to future articles. For older articles, you can manually re-convert them from the dashboard. If you have many old articles, email support@getlisten2it.com and we will assist. Re-conversions count toward monthly quota.
Does it work for all types of posts?
Yes, the Listen2It player works for all types of posts. You can also disable the player for any post using your Listen2It dashboard.
Can Listen2It convert audio for WordPress pages and custom post types, or is it limited to blog posts only?
Yes, the Listen2It plugin fully supports WordPress pages and custom post types in addition to standard blog posts. You can easily enable audio generation for: – Static pages (About, Services, Course Details, etc.) – Custom post types (Portfolios, Lessons, Testimonials, Events, Courses, etc.) This makes it ideal for content-rich websites, including e-learning platforms, publishers, and marketing sites that use custom content structures. Simply select the post types you want to enable in the plugin settings — no coding required. With this flexibility, you can offer a seamless audio experience…
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FAQ
Listen2It: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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 92 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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