Description
Selection Speech TTS improves website accessibility and engagement by enabling users to select any visible text and have it read aloud using the browser’s built-in speech synthesis (Web Speech API). No need for costly APIs from AWS, OpenAI, Azure, or Google.
Designed with a clean interface and minimal overhead, this plugin adds a draggable mini-player to your site, offering users instant audio playback with real-time word highlighting.
Features:
– One-click speech playback for selected text
– Draggable mini-player with intuitive controls
– Uses browser-native voice (no external APIs required)
– Admin dashboard with usage tracking
– Unlimited plays
– Lightweight and fast
Pro Version Available
Upgrade to Selection Speech TTS Pro for advanced features such as:
– Premium support
– More buttons (Play/Pause/Restart) on the panel
Ideal for:
– Enhancing accessibility for visually impaired users
– Supporting auditory learners
– Adding interactivity to blogs, educational, or informational websites
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Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in your WordPress dashboard.
- Activate the plugin.
- Visit your site, select any text, and click the play button to hear it aloud.
FAQ
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What does Selection Speech TTS do?
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It lets your visitors highlight any text on a page and hear it spoken aloud via the browser’s built-in Text-to-Speech (SpeechSynthesis) — no external TTS API required.
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Does it work in all browsers?
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Most modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari) support the Web Speech API, which this plugin uses. Voice support may vary slightly between platforms and devices.
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Will it slow down my site?
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It’s lightweight and only runs when a visitor selects text. There are no large audio files to load and no network calls to external TTS providers. All speech processing happens locally in the user’s own browser, so there’s no server communication for converting text to speech and virtually no impact on your site’s performance.
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Does it collect user data or send audio to a server?
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No. Speech happens locally in the user’s browser. The plugin doesn’t upload text or audio.
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Can I change the voice or language?
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The plugin currently uses the browser’s default voice. Custom voice and language settings are planned for a future release.
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