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NameDrop – A Name Pronunciation Service

Add interactive hover audio tooltips that let users pronounce names with ease.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Current version1.0.3
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.8
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update31 Mar 20267mo ago
Active installationsNewAdoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records NameDrop – A Name Pronunciation Service version 1.0.3 as active, updated 7mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.

Overview

About this plugin

io’s name pronunciation service directly to your WordPress website. No name should ever be mispronounced – this plugin allows you to add interactive audio tooltips that appear when users hover over names, providing instant pronunciation guidance.

Perfect for websites with diverse names, international content, professional profiles, educational sites, and any platform where proper name pronunciation matters. Whether you’re running a business website, educational institution, or personal blog, this plugin ensures that every name is pronounced correctly.

Key Features:

  • Hover Audio Tooltips – Audio players that appear when hovering over text
  • Gutenberg Block – Easy-to-use block editor integration with sidebar controls
  • Shortcode Support – Flexible shortcodes for any content area
  • Inline Format – Rich text toolbar option for quick audio links
  • Theme Support – Auto, light, and dark theme options that respect system preferences
  • Volume Control – Built-in volume slider with smooth hover behavior
  • Responsive Design – Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices
  • NameDrop Integration – Support for NameDrop usernames, profile URLs and Brand URLs
  • Flexible Positioning – Tooltip can appear above or below the trigger text
  • Auto-play Option – Optional automatic playback on hover
  • External Link – Direct links to NameDrop profiles
  • Clean UI – Modern, accessible interface with smooth animations

External Services:

io when you provide a NameDrop username or profile URL.

When using NameDrop integration:

username={username}

brand_username={brandname}

io/{username}

* No personal data is collected or transmitted

io/terms

io/privacy

Installation / How to Use

  • Go to the embed section in your editor
  • Drag and drop the NameDrop audio element into your content
  • Enter the NameDrop username in the sidebar on the right
  • The plugin will fetch and display the audio tooltip
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • name pronunciation
  • voice signature
  • audio
  • namedrop
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.8

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity31 Mar 20267mo ago

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