Text to Speech plugin for WordPress with natural AI voices, accessibility features, and SEO / AEO benefits. Includes 10,000 free welcome credits.

Add Text to Speech to WordPress in Seconds

Text to Speech (TTS) turns your written content into natural, human-like audio. It makes your website accessible to everyone. Listeners, people with visual impairments, and those with learning differences all benefit.

The plugin uses ElevenLabs to generate lifelike speech that sounds human, warm and clear. No setup, API key, or coding is needed. Install it and start converting your WordPress posts into audio right away.

Text to speech keeps visitors on your page longer and raises engagement. Both of these factors can improve your SEO. The plugin follows WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2, and ADA accessibility standards.

PRO and Agency adds Speech-to-Text (STT) features. These are useful for transcription, captions, or converting podcasts and video into readable text.

Key Benefits

Instant setup with no API keys or external accounts needed. Install and start converting text to speech
Natural voices powered by ElevenLabs that produce clear, professional narration
Automatic, mobile-friendly audio player that fits any screen size
Accessibility ready with ARIA labels and keyboard support for screen readers and assistive devices
Better engagement and SEO signals as visitors spend more time on your pages
10,000 free text-to-speech characters on activation so you can try it at no cost
Lightweight and built for performance with no impact on page speed or Core Web Vitals
Speech-to-Text transcription (PRO) to create written transcripts from your audio content

How It Works

Install and activate the plugin from your WordPress dashboard
Publish or update a post or page. Audio is generated from your content automatically
A text-to-speech audio player appears on the page with no extra configuration
Visitors can play, pause, adjust speed, or download the audio file

Video Walkthrough

Full walkthrough, features, and pricing:
https://mementor.no/en/wordpress-plugins/text-to-speech/

Documentation and setup guides:
https://ttswp.com/docs

Why Choose This Text to Speech Plugin

Simple and Fast

No API keys, or coding needed. Install, activate, and your audio player is ready in seconds
Works with default settings so you can start converting text to speech right away

Natural Voices

Natural male, female, and multilingual voices that sound clear and professional
Pick from a wide range of tones and styles to match your brand and audience

Accessibility and Compliance

Fully compatible with WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA guidelines for web accessibility
Helps your website meet legal requirements by offering audio versions of written content

Theme and Page Builder Compatibility

Works with any theme or page builder, including Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, Visual Composer, and all standard WordPress themes
No conflicts with popular plugins. Designed to fit smoothly into your existing setup

SEO Optimized

Audio players raise dwell time and send positive accessibility signals. Text to Speech PRO includes AudioObject schema for better search visibility.

Features

Free Features

10,000 free characters to convert text to audio. Enough to get started without paying
Natural male and female voices in multiple languages for a professional listening experience
Automatic player for posts, pages, and WooCommerce products with no manual setup needed
Flexible player placement – before title, after title, after content, before excerpt, or after excerpt
Zero-click install. Activate the plugin and your audio player is ready
Mobile-first player with speed control and download so visitors can listen anywhere
Accessibility ready with ARIA labels and keyboard control for screen readers and assistive devices
Audio auto-updates when post content changes. No need to regenerate manually
Audio Library to browse, search, filter, and manage all generated audio files in one place
Statistics dashboard to track how many visitors listen to your content
Shortcode and block support for custom player placement anywhere on your site
Content filtering with CSS selectors or no-audio class to exclude specific sections from narration
Built for caching and performance plugins like WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, and W3 Total Cache
Multisite support for managing text-to-speech across multiple WordPress sites from one network

PRO & Agency Features

Sticky Footer Player. A persistent audio player bar pinned to the bottom of the page. Visitors can keep reading while listening. Includes play, pause, seek, volume, speed, and close controls
Waveform Progress Bar. A visual waveform replaces the standard progress bar. Each post gets a unique pattern. Shows real-time playback progress with accent-colored bars
Background Opacity. Adjust the sticky footer’s background transparency so page content shows through while the player stays accessible
600+ voices across 70+ languages to match your audience worldwide
Premium 44.1 kHz (192 kbps) audio quality for studio-grade narration
ElevenLabs v2 and Eleven v3 models for the latest and most natural-sounding voice technology
Speech-to-Text transcription to create written transcripts from audio
Bulk audio generation to convert multiple posts or pages at once
WooCommerce product narration. Let customers listen to product descriptions
Voice cloning with ElevenLabs Voice ID to create a custom brand voice
Word replacement and pronunciation correction for names, abbreviations, and technical terms
SSML support for fine-tuned control over speech output
Custom pauses to add natural breaks between sections, headings, or paragraphs
AudioObject schema for SEO. Structured data that helps search engines index your audio content
Custom intro and outro to add branding or disclaimers to every audio file
WPML and Weglot multi-language voice mapping to assign different voices per language
Amazon S3 media offload to reduce server load and speed up audio delivery
Advanced analytics with detailed listening data per post, device, and location
White-label mode (Agency plan) to remove plugin branding from the backend and the text-to-speech player
Resell or share our Text-to-Speech plugin (Agency plan) under your own brand and pricing. Offer text-to-speech as a service to your clients and create a recurring revenue stream
Credit Allocation per Site (Agency plan). Distribute credits across client sites from one account. Control usage per site to manage costs and ensure fair allocation
Priority support with faster response times from the development team

Supported Languages

Compatible with WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress, Weglot, and other translation plugins.

Text to Speech works in 70+ languages. Here are some of the most popular:

English (US, UK, AU): Text to Speech
Norwegian: Tekst til tale
Spanish: Texto a voz
French: Synthèse vocale
German: Text-in-Sprache
Italian: Sintesi vocale
Portuguese: Texto para fala
Dutch: Tekst naar spraak
Polish: Zamiana tekstu na mowę
Turkish: Metinden sese
Russian: Преобразование текста в речь
Arabic: تحويل النص إلى كلام
Hindi: पाठ से वाक्
Bengali: টেক্সট টু স্পিচ
Chinese: 文字转语音
Japanese: テキスト読み上げ
Korean: 텍스트 음성 변환
Thai: แปลงข้อความเป็นเสียง
Vietnamese: Chuyển văn bản thành giọng nói
Indonesian: Teks ke suara

Accessibility and SEO Advantages

Meet WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA requirements by offering an audio version of written content
Raise average session time as visitors stay longer when they can listen instead of read
Help users with dyslexia, ADHD, or visual impairments with a hands-free listening option
Improve SEO with rich media and structured data that search engines can index and display
Create inclusive multilingual content that reaches audiences in their preferred language

Use Cases

Accessibility and inclusion. Make your website usable for people with reading difficulties or disabilities
Blogs and news. Let readers listen to articles while on the go
E-commerce product descriptions. Give shoppers the option to hear product details before buying
Education. Help students absorb course material through audio learning
Long-form content. Turn guides, reports, and documentation into easy-to-consume audio
Multitaskers. Serve visitors who prefer listening while commuting, exercising, or working
Content creators. Repurpose written content into audio format without extra recording effort

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Standard Installation

Go to Plugins Add New in your WordPress admin
Search for “Text to Speech – TTSWP”
Click Install Now and then Activate
Click “Connect Site” on the Overview page to link your site to TTSWP
You receive 10,000 free welcome credits instantly
Optional: connect your ElevenLabs API key for 10,000 extra free monthly credits
Optional: upgrade to Pro or Agency for more credits and features

Quick Start Guide

Overview – see your plan, credits, and setup checklist at a glance
Voices – pick a default voice and language for your audio
Player – customize colors, size, position, and player label
Content – choose which post types generate audio and set content rules
Audio Library – browse, search, and manage all generated audio files
Statistics – track play counts and listener engagement
Shortcode Generator – create custom player embeds for any content
Bulk Generation (Pro) – convert all existing posts to audio at once

External Services

ElevenLabs API

Purpose: Converts your text into natural-sounding speech
Data sent: Post text, voice ID, API key (if used)
When: On manual or automatic audio generation
Storage: MP3 files saved locally or on S3
Limits: Free plan includes 10,000 one-time welcome credits. PRO plans start at 50,000 credits per month.
Terms: https://elevenlabs.io/terms-of-use
Privacy: https://elevenlabs.io/privacy-policy

Mementor Software Licensing

Handles checkout and license validation for PRO
Terms: https://mementor.no/en/terms-and-conditions/
Privacy: https://mementor.no/en/privacy/

Privacy

Data Collection
This plugin collects usage statistics only if you opt in through the consent dialog in Settings. You can opt out anytime in Settings Advanced.

If you opt in, we collect:

Feature usage counts (generations, characters)
Plugin, PHP, and WordPress versions
Your site domain

We never collect:

Personal information or user data
Content of your posts or pages
API keys or passwords

Other Privacy Information

Content text sent for speech synthesis goes to ElevenLabs
API keys are stored encrypted in your database
Audio files remain on your server or configured S3 storage
Full data removal runs on uninstall if enabled in Advanced settings

Credits

Natural voice synthesis by ElevenLabs
Developed by Mementor Webdesign & Digitalt Markedsføringsbyrå AS

This plugin includes an affiliate link to ElevenLabs. If you purchase through this link, Mementor may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Text to Speech – TTSWP