# SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Widget

> SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Widget has 800+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 9 reviews and 212 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Let your users listen to your content with the SiteNarrator text-to-speech widget**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 17,895
- **Downloads (30 days):** 212 (+34.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.9
- **Last updated:** Oct 24, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ken107 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ken107/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitespeaker-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [read aloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/read-aloud/) | #1 | 6 |
| [site-narrator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-narrator/) | #1 | 1 |
| [text to speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-speech/) | #7 | 81 |
| [tts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tts/) | #5 | 44 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| read aloud | #19 | 86 |
| site-narrator | #2 | 11 |
| text to speech | #32 | 321 |
| tts | #32 | 153 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 93.5%
- Other: 6.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Ondoku – Text to Speech (TTS)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ondoku/) | 20+ | — | Mar 13, 2026 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Colbass – a Read-Aloud player (Text to Speech) AI audio player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/colbass-read-aloud-player/) | <10 | 5/5 (2) | Aug 5, 2025 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Podcast-Style Text to Speech – Hi, Moose](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/listen-to-this-article/) | <10 | — | Mar 21, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [WeDispatch Audio Text to Speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wedispatch-audio-text-to-speech/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 23, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Audileo – Text to Speech (TTS) Read Aloud for Accessibility (WCAG/ADA)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audileo-tts/) | <10 | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… free?
Yes. SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… safe to use in 2026?
SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid…?
SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,895 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 212 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… work with WordPress 7.1?
SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… need?
SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… last updated?
The latest version, 1.9, was released on October 24, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid…?
SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… is developed and maintained by ken107.

### What are the best alternatives to SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid…?
The most popular alternatives to SiteNarrator Text-to-Speech Wid… are Ondoku (20+ installs), Colbass (<10 installs) and Podcast-Style Text to Speech (<10 installs).


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