# TTS Engine Post to Speech

> TTS Engine Post to Speech has 10+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** TTS Engine Post to Speech shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Add free, high quality text to speech functionality to your WordPress posts – 52 languages supported.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,328
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+53.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** May 9, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Anthony Mc Court (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/anthonymccourt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tts-engine-post-to-speech/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [speech synthesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speech-synthesis/) | #2 | 4 |
| [text 2 speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-2-speech/) | #1 | 1 |
| [text to speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-speech/) | #34 | 81 |
| [text to talk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-talk/) | #1 | 1 |
| [tts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tts/) | #23 | 44 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| speech synthesis | #40 | 41 |
| text 2 speech | >100 | 106 |
| text to speech | >100 | 324 |
| text to talk | >100 | 650 |
| tts | >100 | 153 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spoken Word](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spoken-word/) | 90+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Jan 21, 2018 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Selection Speech TTS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/selection-speech-tts/) | <10 | — | Aug 16, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [AI Text-to-Speech using AWS Polly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-text-to-speech-using-aws-polly/) | <10 | — | Sep 8, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is TTS Engine Post to Speech free?
Yes. TTS Engine Post to Speech is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is TTS Engine Post to Speech safe to use in 2026?
TTS Engine Post to Speech shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TTS Engine Post to Speech?
TTS Engine Post to Speech is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,328 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TTS Engine Post to Speech work with WordPress 7.1?
TTS Engine Post to Speech is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was TTS Engine Post to Speech last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on May 9, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes TTS Engine Post to Speech?
TTS Engine Post to Speech is developed and maintained by Anthony Mc Court.

### What are the best alternatives to TTS Engine Post to Speech?
The most popular alternatives to TTS Engine Post to Speech are Spoken Word (90+ installs), Selection Speech TTS (<10 installs) and AI Text-to-Speech using AWS… (<10 installs).


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