# Listenability

> Listenability has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Listenability shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Create a text-to-speech podcast of your posts, with the content from embedded URLs supplied by Readability. Open re-incarnation of SoundGecko.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,316
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+96.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 24, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Weston Ruter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/westonruter/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/listenability/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [podcast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/podcast/) | #64 | 101 |
| [speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speech/) | #14 | 24 |
| [tts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tts/) | #23 | 44 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| podcast | >100 | 340 |
| speech | >100 | 371 |
| tts | >100 | 153 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Seriously Simple Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (329) | Aug 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/powerpress/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (231) | Oct 1, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | May 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [Podcast Player – Your Podcasting Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-player/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (113) | Oct 1, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Buzzsprout Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buzzsprout-podcasting/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 4, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Podcast Subscribe Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-subscribe-buttons/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (11) | Oct 13, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Podcast Importer SecondLine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-importer-secondline/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Sep 21, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [Podlove Podcast Publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podlove-podcasting-plugin-for-wordpress/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (44) | Sep 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Podlove Subscribe button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podlove-subscribe-button/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 12, 2025 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Listenability safe to use in 2026?
Listenability shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Listenability?
Listenability is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,316 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Listenability work with WordPress 7.1?
Listenability is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Listenability last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on September 24, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Listenability?
Listenability is developed and maintained by Weston Ruter.

### What are the best alternatives to Listenability?
The most popular alternatives to Listenability are Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs), PowerPress Podcasting plugi… (20K+ installs) and AudioIgniter Music Player (10K+ installs).


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