# Real Voice – Text to Speech

> Real Voice – Text to Speech has 200+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 504 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Real Voice – Text to Speech shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Real Voice is a text-to-speech plugin for WordPress that supports the Web Speech API, Google Text-to-Speech AI, and Azure Text to speech.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 5,161
- **Downloads (30 days):** 504 (+90.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.14
- **Last updated:** May 6, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DAEXT (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/daext/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/real-voice/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | #32 | 210 |
| [speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speech/) | #7 | 24 |
| [text to audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-audio/) | #5 | 15 |
| [text to speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-speech/) | #11 | 81 |
| [tts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tts/) | #6 | 44 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,601 |
| speech | #42 | 372 |
| text to audio | >100 | 1,033 |
| text to speech | #40 | 321 |
| tts | #38 | 153 |

## Version adoption

- 1.14: 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 Real Voice – Text to Speech free?
Yes. Real Voice – Text to Speech is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Real Voice – Text to Speech safe to use in 2026?
Real Voice – Text to Speech shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Real Voice – Text to Speech?
Real Voice – Text to Speech is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,161 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 504 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Real Voice – Text to Speech work with WordPress 7.1?
Real Voice – Text to Speech 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.

### What PHP version does Real Voice – Text to Speech need?
Real Voice – Text to Speech requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Real Voice – Text to Speech last updated?
The latest version, 1.14, was released on May 6, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Real Voice – Text to Speech?
Real Voice – Text to Speech is developed and maintained by DAEXT.

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


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