Dictation (Speech Recognition) vs Dictate Button (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Dictation (Speech Recognition)
3(2)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Dictation (Speech Recognition) has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Dictation (Speech Recognition) has accumulated 3.6K+ total downloads while Dictate Button has 378.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Dictation (Speech Recognition) | Dictate Button | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 3.6K+ | ◄ | 378 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2025 | |
| Age | 12 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.2+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.3.0 |
Rating
3/5Dictation (Speech Recognition)
◄Dictate ButtonN/A
Total Reviews
2Dictation (Speech Recognition)
◄Dictate Button0
Active Installs
10Dictation (Speech Recognition)
◄Dictate Button0
Total Downloads
3.6K+Dictation (Speech Recognition)
◄Dictate Button378
Support Resolution
N/ADictation (Speech Recognition)
Dictate ButtonN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoDictation (Speech Recognition)
►Dictate Button2 months ago
First Released
2014Dictation (Speech Recognition)
Dictate Button2025
Age
12 yearsDictation (Speech Recognition)
Dictate Button1 year
WP Requires
3.2+Dictation (Speech Recognition)
Dictate Button5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Dictation (Speech Recognition)
Dictate Button7.4+
Business Model
FreeDictation (Speech Recognition)
Dictate ButtonFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Dictation (Speech Recognition)
Dictate Button1.3.0
Rating Breakdown
Dictation (Speech Recognition)
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Dictate Button
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dictation (Speech Recognition) or Dictate Button more popular?
Dictation (Speech Recognition) has 10 active installations while Dictate Button has 0. Dictation (Speech Recognition) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Dictation (Speech Recognition) or Dictate Button?
Dictation (Speech Recognition) has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Dictate Button has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Dictation (Speech Recognition) and Dictate Button free?
Dictation (Speech Recognition) is free and Dictate Button is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Dictation (Speech Recognition) or Dictate Button?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Dictation (Speech Recognition) was last updated 12 years ago and Dictate Button was last updated 2 months ago.
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