Browser-based text-to-speech bar using the built-in SpeechSynthesis API — no AI, no external service.
Adds a lightweight player bar to your WordPress posts, allowing visitors to listen to articles directly in their browser.
- 🔊 No AI, no cloud — uses the browser’s native
SpeechSynthesisAPI. - 🎨 Multiple themes — Light, Dark, Minimal, Compact, Glass.
- ⚙️ Simple settings page under
Settings → WP Read It. - 🧩 Shortcode support
Override theme per page:[read_it theme="dark"]
🌍 Works fully client-side (privacy-safe, no API keys).
📦 Installation
Upload the plugin ZIP via WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
Activate the plugin.
Go to Settings → WP Read It to select your preferred player theme.
Visit any post — the playback bar appears automatically above your content.
🖌️ Themes Theme Description Light Default clean interface Dark Dark background, high contrast Minimal Flat, borderless design Compact Smaller padding, tighter layout Glass Frosted glass look with blur