HTML5 Speech
v1.0by bhelms · updated 15 years ago
Adds the new HTML5 speech attribute to all inputs
- Rank
- #48,318
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,794 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTML5 Speech at a glance
HTML5 Speech is a WordPress plugin by bhelms with 10+ active installs, the #48,318 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 20, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 25 plugins tagged “chrome”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTML5 Speech |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#48,318 · down 764 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,318 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,723 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,768 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,951 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,818 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,660 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,060 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #43,471 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,554 |
Growth %
Average -0.72% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 20, 2011
- Last updated
- May 20, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTML5 Speech
How many websites use HTML5 Speech?
HTML5 Speech is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #48,318 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTML5 Speech been downloaded?
2,794 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was HTML5 Speech last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 20, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is HTML5 Speech compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTML5 Speech’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is HTML5 Speech still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTML5 Speech have?
No one has reviewed HTML5 Speech on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HTML5 Speech?
The plugins most like HTML5 Speech, by the tags they share, are LIQUID SPEECH BALLOON (10K+), Videojs HTML5 Player (7K+) and Text To Speech TTS Accessibility (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | bhelms |
| First released | May 20, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 20, 2011 |
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