Text to Speech for WordPress (AI Voices by Mementor)

Add Text to Speech to WordPress in Seconds Text to Speech (TTS) by Mementor transforms your written content into natural, human-like audio. It helps make your website accessible to everyone — from readers who prefer to listen, to users with visual impairments or learning differences. Powered by ElevenLabs, this plugin delivers lifelike speech that sounds warm and engaging. No setup, API key, or coding required — just install and start converting your WordPress posts into audio instantly. Adding text to speech increases time-on-page and user engagement, both of which can improve your SEO. The plugin is built with WCAG 2.1/2.2 and ADA accessibility standards in mind. You also get Speech-to-Text (STT) features in PRO — perfect for transcription, captions, or converting podcasts and video to readable text. 🔊 Key Benefits of Text to Speech by Mementor

• Instant setup – No API keys or external accounts required.
• Human-like AI voices – Powered by ElevenLabs, the world’s best neural TTS engine.
• Automatic player – Adds a responsive, mobile-friendly audio player to posts, pages, and WooCommerce products.
• Accessibility ready – Meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards with ARIA labels, keyboard shortcuts, and screen-reader support.
• Improved SEO – Engaged visitors stay longer and interact more.
• Free credits – 10,000 free text-to-speech characters included at activation.
• Lightweight & optimized – Works with caching and performance plugins; no effect on Core Web Vitals.
• Speech-to-Text (PRO) – Transcribe audio and video files with 99% accuracy.

⚙️ How It Works

1. Install and activate the plugin.
2. Publish or update a post or page.
3. A text-to-speech audio player automatically appears below the first paragraph.
4. Visitors can play, pause, or download the spoken version instantly. That’s it — your site now speaks.

🎥 Watch the Plugin in Action [youtube https://youtu.be/Qn54oJxSDQg] See full walkthrough, features, and pricing → ✨ Why Choose This Text to Speech Plugin? 1. Simple and Fast No accounts, API keys, or coding needed. Install, activate, and start listening. 2. Natural AI Voices Powered by ElevenLabs for the most realistic speech available. Choose from male, female, and multilingual voices that sound truly human. 3. Accessibility & Compliance Fully compatible with WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA guidelines. Improve inclusivity and reach a broader audience with text-to-speech functionality. 4. Works With Any Theme or Page Builder Seamlessly integrates with Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, Visual Composer, and any WordPress theme. Responsive on mobile, tablet, and desktop. 5. Optimized for SEO Audio players increase dwell time and improve accessibility signals, helping your content rank better. PRO includes AudioObject schema for enhanced search visibility. 🚀 Features 🆓 Free Text to Speech Features

• 10,000 free characters to convert text to audio immediately
• Natural AI voices – male and female in multiple languages
• Automatic player added to posts, pages, and WooCommerce products
• Zero-click install – works right after activation
• Mobile-first player with speed control (0.5x–2x), seek, and download
• Accessibility ready – ARIA labels, keyboard control, high contrast
• Audio auto-updates when post content changes
• Statistics dashboard – track plays, completion rates, and engagement
• Shortcode and block support for custom placement
• Content filtering – exclude elements using CSS selectors or “no-audio” class
• Optimized performance – works with caching and minification plugins
• Multisite support – compatible across WordPress networks

💎 Text to Speech PRO (US $3.99/month, billed annually)

• 75,000 characters/month — 15× more than free tier
• 600+ voices across 70+ languages
• Premium 44.1 kHz audio quality
• Speech to Text (STT) transcription with high accuracy
• Bulk audio generation for multiple posts
• WooCommerce product narration
• Voice cloning with your ElevenLabs Voice ID
• Word replacement and pronunciation correction
• SSML support for advanced control
• Custom pauses between headings and paragraphs
• AudioObject schema for SEO
• Custom intro/outro branding
• Amazon S3 Media Offload integration
• Advanced analytics dashboard
• White-label mode for client sites
• Priority support from Mementor team

🌍 Supported Languages | Plan | Languages / Voices | |------|--------------------| | Free | 32 languages | | PRO | 70+ languages, 600+ voices | Compatible with WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress, Weglot, and other translation plugins. Popular voices include English (US/UK/AU), Norwegian, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese, and more. ♿ Accessibility & SEO Advantages

• Meet WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA requirements
• Increase average session time
• Help users with dyslexia, ADHD, or visual impairments
• Boost SEO through rich media and structured data
• Create inclusive content for multilingual audiences

💡 Use Cases

• Accessibility & inclusion – add spoken alternatives for all content
• Blogs & news sites – offer podcast-style reading experiences
• E-commerce – add spoken product descriptions
• Education – assist students with learning differences
• Long-form content – make lengthy posts easier to consume
• Multitaskers – allow listening while driving or exercising
• Content creators – repurpose written posts into audio

More Tools Developed by Mementor Explore other projects and tools created by Mementor Webdesign & Digitalt Markedsføringsbyrå AS, focusing on web accessibility, SEO, and automation. * QR Code Generator for WordPress – Create and manage dynamic QR codes directly in WordPress. * Mementor Core – Lightweight framework powering Mementor’s WordPress plugins. * HYIP Monitor – Educational platform tracking and reviewing high-yield investment programs. * BestPris.no – Price monitoring and comparison service for e-commerce stores. * SEO-Analyse.no – Learn more about search engine optimization, audits, and website performance insights. 🔧 Installation Standard Installation

1. Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress admin.
2. Search for “Text to Speech (TTS) by Mementor.”
3. Click Install Now → Activate.
4. You’ll instantly receive 10,000 free text-to-speech characters.
5. (Optional) Connect your free ElevenLabs account for 10,000 monthly characters, or upgrade to PRO for 75,000.
6. Adjust player options in Settings → Text to Speech.

Quick Start Guide

• Automatic mode – players appear automatically on posts/pages
• Generator – test voices and preview audio before publishing
• My Stats – track credit usage and generation count
• Player Settings – change position, size, or button color
• Content Rules – exclude or include elements via CSS selectors
• Analytics – enable listener statistics in Settings
• Bulk Generation (PRO) – process entire post lists at once

❓ Frequently Asked Questions Do I need an API key for text to speech? No. You get 10,000 free characters automatically. When they’re used, connect your free ElevenLabs key for monthly credits, or upgrade to PRO for 75,000 characters/month. Is the text to speech player WCAG compliant? Yes. All audio controls include ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, and color-contrast support, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Which languages does text to speech support? The free plan supports 32 languages. PRO unlocks the full 70+ language library and 600+ voices. Does text to speech work with Elementor, Divi, or Gutenberg? Yes. It integrates with all popular page builders and standard WordPress themes. Can I bulk-convert existing posts to audio? Yes. Upgrade to PRO and use Tools → Bulk Generate Audio. Will text to speech slow down my site? No. The player is lazy-loaded and fully cache-compatible. Audio generation happens off-site. Can I use my own voice? Yes, PRO users can enter their custom ElevenLabs Voice ID for cloned voices. How does Speech to Text work? Upload an audio or video file in the Speech to Text tab. The system transcribes it using ElevenLabs’ high-accuracy ASR model (supports 99 languages). What happens when I run out of credits? Existing audio remains playable. New audio won’t generate until credits renew or you upgrade to PRO. Is the audio SEO-friendly? Yes. PRO adds AudioObject schema markup, improving rich-result eligibility and voice-search visibility. Can I test voices before publishing? Yes. Use the Generator page to preview different voices and languages. Does the plugin store any personal data? No personal data is collected. Only text sent for synthesis and optional analytics data are processed securely. 🖼 Screenshots

1. Dashboard – ready to generate text to speech instantly
2. Audio player automatically added to posts
3. Voice and language selector
4. Mobile-optimized player
5. Engagement analytics
6. Shortcode & block generator
7. Audio settings panel
8. White-label branding options
9. Speech-to-Text transcription interface

🧩 Technical Details

• Performance: Lazy-loaded, minimal impact on page load
• Storage: Local /uploads/text-to-speech-tts/ or Amazon S3 (PRO)
• Format: MP3 optimized for web playback
• Caching: Works with WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, etc.
• Security: Encrypted API keys, nonce checks, secure file handling
• Developer API: Filters and hooks for custom integration
• Database: Single metadata table (wp_mementor_tts_speeches)
• Compatibility: WordPress 5.6+ → 6.8; PHP 7.2–8.x; Multisite supported
• REST API: Ready for external integrations
• Ajax: Async generation prevents timeouts

🔄 Changelog 1.8.93 – 2025-11-07

• Fixed: PRO API key now correctly used when PRO license is active with available credits (resolves "free_users_not_allowed" error for PRO users).
• Fixed: API key selection order corrected to prioritize PRO key over user's free-tier key during audio generation.
• Fixed: Audio players from Elementor and ThePlus are now completely ignored during text-to-speech generation.
• Fixed: Prevented player buttons and track details (like "Play," "Pause," or timestamps) from being read aloud.
• Fixed: Stopped unwanted player code from adding random words or sounds to the generated audio.
• Improved: Enhanced debug logging for PRO API key selection to diagnose voice availability issues.
• Improved: Smarter filtering now removes both shortcodes and visual player elements before narration.
• Improved: Full compatibility with all major audio player plugins, including ThePlus Audio, WordPress MediaElement, and Plyr.

1.8.92 – 2025-11-07

• Fixed: Audio player no longer appears in post excerpts (resolves stray "0:000:001.0x" text).
• Improved: Compatibility with Advanced Excerpt and similar excerpt plugins.
• Improved: More accurate excerpt detection on archive pages and custom templates.

1.8.91 – 2025-11-07

• Fixed: Player background colors now immune to theme CSS overrides
• Fixed: Player customization settings (colors, padding, borders) now work consistently across all themes
• Improved: Automatic cache clearing when player settings are saved

1.8.9 – 2025-11-07

• Fixed: Multi-admin generation conflicts
• Fixed: Voice cache refresh
• Improved: Voice cache system stability

1.8.8 – 2025-10-24

• Fixed: Media Offload (S3) detection improvements

1.8.7 – 2025-10-24

• Security: Encrypted Amazon S3 keys
• Fixed: API rate-limit issues
• Improved: Settings UI

1.8.6 – 2025-10-23

• New: Media Offload – Amazon S3 storage
• New: Download button for generator history
• Improved: Audio detection for external URLs

1.8.0 – 2025-10-08

• New: Speech to Text (PRO) with drag-and-drop uploads
• New: Multi-format transcription with timestamps and event tagging
• Fixed: Permission and caching issues
• Improved: API handling and grid layout Earlier updates improved design, SEO schema, and ElevenLabs integration.

🔐 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; text stored in ElevenLabs account
• Limits:
• Free tier – 10 000 characters/month
• Mementor PRO – 75 000 characters/month
• Links: Terms • Privacy

Mementor Software Licensing (Lemon Squeezy)

• Handles checkout for PRO version; no data auto-sent by plugin.
• Mementor Terms • Privacy
• Lemon Squeezy Buyer Terms • Privacy

🔒 Privacy

• No user tracking beyond optional analytics
• Only content text sent for speech synthesis
• API keys stored encrypted
• Full data removal on uninstall

🙌 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.