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Dictation (Speech Recognition)

Dictation (Speech Recognition) is the most popular and easiest way to Write a POST with your voice, converting voice on text with any language.

By gearinvent·Speech·Free
3(2 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 12 years ago
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As of April 2026, Dictation (Speech Recognition) is a WordPress speech plugin with 10 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Word Balloon.

3/52 reviews
10active installs
3.6K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

Dictation (Speech Recognition) adds an interactive MIC icon to the wordpress editing screens. When editing a Post or Page just click on MIC icon and start talking.

The plugin will automatically insert the converted text from voice into your blog!

Key Features

  • Dictation (Speech Recognition) is based on the latest Google API
  • WordPress MultiSite compatible
  • Custom post types are supported
  • Easily use your voice in the standard post edit and page edit screens
  • Real-time voice to text converter using Chrome on Desktop

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Upgrade

  1. Deactivate your old version
  2. Follow the installation instructions to install the new version
Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

32 reviews
5 ★
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4 ★
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3 ★
0
2 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress3.2+ requiredTested up to 3.7.41
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

The full Dictation (Speech Recognition) change log available here: Change Log

1.0.1

  • Added Spanish Translation

1.0

  • First Version: launching first version of Dictation (Speech Recognition)
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

gearinventgearinvent
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.1
Last Updated
Jan 3, 2014
WP Requires
3.2+
Tested Up To
3.7.41
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
3.6K+
Added
Jan 3, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

speechdictationrecognition

Developer

G
gearinvent
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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