Postu
Automatically generate audio and vertical videos when you publish WordPress posts using your Postu API.
Use with caution
Postu works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Postu stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| audio | >100 |
| text to speech | >100 |
| tts | #29 |
| video | >100 |
About Postu
From the official readme · v1.3.4Description
Postu turns every new WordPress post into an audio player (TTS), can display an interactive transcript, and can trigger a vertical video render using the template saved in your Postu dashboard. Videos are rendered by the Postu video worker and published through your connected integrations (for example, Instagram).
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/or install it from the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu.
- Go to Settings → Postu and set your API URL and API Key. Choose whether to generate audio and/or video. The video template comes from your Postu dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
What does the plugin do?
When you publish a post, the plugin sends the title/date/author/content to the Postu API. It generates audio (default voice) and, if enabled, requests a vertical video render using your saved template and publishes it via Postu integrations.
What data is sent?
Title, date, author, and post content are sent to the Postu API for TTS and video rendering.
Does the plugin load remote assets?
No. All assets (icons, styles, scripts) are local. The only external requests are to the Postu API URL you configure and the images used in your posts or settings.
Changelog
1.3.4
- Corrige fallback de URL de audio: quando o upload local/offloaded retorna URL privada (ex.: AccessDenied), o player mantem a URL remota do Postu para evitar audio quebrado no front.
1.3.3
- Uses the unified transcript player in WordPress when transcript is available, enabling listener language selection directly in the player flow.
- Keeps legacy player only as fallback when no transcript is available.
1.3.2
- Removes the audio language selector from the WordPress settings page; default language now comes from your Postu account configuration.
- Stops forcing
targetLangfrom WordPress when generating audio (backend applies account defaults). - Keeps listener language switching as a temporary playback choice in the player flow.
1.3.1
- Adds audio playback analytics: the player injects API context and sends play/progress/complete beacons to the Postu API (API, embed, WordPress).
- Stores the Postu audio id on generation/regeneration so beacons carry the correct identifiers.
1.3.0
- Adds an option to show the interactive transcript below the player (uses the
transcriptIdreturned by the API). - Shortcode
[postu_transcript id="..."]to embed the transcript manually on any page. - Adjusts the character limit sent to TTS and returns
transcriptIdin the webhook.
1.2.5
- Adds a Standard/Neural voice selector in settings and sends
voiceTypeto the API. - Notes that Neural consumes 4x credits in the voice description.
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FAQ
Postu: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Postu free?
Yes. Postu is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Postu safe to use in 2026?
Postu works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Postu?
Postu is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 661 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does Postu work with WordPress 7.1?
Postu is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Postu need?
Postu requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Postu last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.4, was released on May 4, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Postu?
Postu is developed and maintained by Hugo Henrique.
What are the best alternatives to Postu?
The most popular alternatives to Postu are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs) and Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs).
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