Tona TTS Reader
A lightweight text-to-speech reader with highlighting, voice controls, and smooth playback.
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Tona TTS Reader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 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
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Tona TTS Reader stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accessibility | >100 |
| reader | >100 |
| text to speech | >100 |
| tts | #21 |
| voice | >100 |
About Tona TTS Reader
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Tona TTS Reader allows users to listen to your website content using built-in browser speech synthesis.
Features include:
– Play, pause, resume, and stop controls
– Adjustable reading speed
– Voice selection
– Highlighting of currently spoken text
– Smart content detection
– Floating UI for easy access
No external APIs required — uses the browser’s native speech engine.
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure settings if needed
Frequently asked questions
Does this use external APIs?
No. This plugin uses the browser’s built-in speech synthesis engine.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, but voice availability depends on the device/browser.
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FAQ
Tona TTS Reader: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Tona TTS Reader free?
Yes. Tona TTS Reader is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Tona TTS Reader safe to use in 2026?
Tona TTS Reader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Tona TTS Reader?
Tona TTS Reader is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 326 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does Tona TTS Reader work with WordPress 7.1?
Tona TTS 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 Tona TTS Reader need?
Tona TTS Reader requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Tona TTS Reader last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 23, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Tona TTS Reader?
Tona TTS Reader is developed and maintained by tonadesigns.
What are the best alternatives to Tona TTS Reader?
The most popular alternatives to Tona TTS Reader are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).
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