WordPress plugin comparison
Play Audio Once vs BeyondWords
Play Audio Once
by threadi
10+ installs5.0
BeyondWords
by BeyondWords (formerly SpeechKit)
800+ installs3.6
At a glance
- BeyondWords has more active installs: 800+, against 10+ for Play Audio Once.
- On a typical day, BeyondWords is downloaded about 41 times, Play Audio Once about 2.
- Play Audio Once is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.6 from 27 reviews.
- BeyondWords was updated more recently: Sep 25, 2026, against Aug 9, 2026 for Play Audio Once.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- BeyondWords has been around longer: since 2017, against 2022 for Play Audio Once.
Line by line
BeyondWords leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Play Audio Once | BeyondWords |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,679 | #7,470 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 37 | 1K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 3.6(27) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.51 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 8.0 |
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