# Smart Audio Reader

> Smart Audio Reader has <10 active installs and 52 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Smart Audio Reader 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.

**Smart Audio Reader converts webpage content into speech using the browser’s SpeechSynthesis API for audio playback.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 290
- **Downloads (30 days):** 52 (+4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** May 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** iflairwebtechnologies (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iflairwebtechnologies/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-audio-reader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | >100 | 631 |
| [audio reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio-reader/) | #1 | 2 |
| [multilingual](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multilingual/) | >100 | 337 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,399 |
| [text to speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-speech/) | #77 | 81 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 | 3,403 |
| audio reader | #33 | 212 |
| multilingual | >100 | 2,735 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| text to speech | >100 | 324 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) – WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pojo-accessibility/) | 500K+ | 2.9/5 (162) | Aug 24, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-image-attributes-from-filename-with-bulk-updater/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (93) | Sep 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Accessibility by UserWay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userway-accessibility-widget/) | 80K+ | 4/5 (57) | Dec 8, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [WP Accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accessibility/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Oct 2, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alttext-ai/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (35) | Oct 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [My Calendar – Accessible Event Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-calendar/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dark-mode/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (390) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessible-poetry/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 3, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpletoc/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (77) | Oct 3, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Audio Reader safe to use in 2026?
Smart Audio Reader 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 Smart Audio Reader?
Smart Audio Reader is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 290 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Audio Reader work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Audio Reader 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 Smart Audio Reader need?
Smart Audio Reader requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Smart Audio Reader last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on May 13, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Smart Audio Reader?
Smart Audio Reader is developed and maintained by iflairwebtechnologies.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart Audio Reader?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Audio Reader are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).


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