Speak It

Name: Speak It
Rating: 2.6184210526315788 (76 reviews)
Author: Online Apps

Speak It app converts text into speech. Select text > Speak it

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Speak It is a versatile Chrome extension that converts selected text into natural speech across any website. Simply select the desired text, right-click, and choose 'Speak It' from the context menu to start listening. This app supports six languages including English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Russian, making it accessible for a diverse set of users.

Users can customize the reading experience by adjusting the speech rate, pitch, and volume according to their preferences. Speak It is designed to provide convenience and accessibility, making web content more engaging and easier to consume. Whether you're multitasking, learning a new language, or prefer auditory learning, Speak It enhances your browsing experience with seamless text-to-speech functionality.

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Version:

1.1.3 Last updated: 2022-12-19

Creation date:

2020-06-02

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Permissions:

contextMenus
tts
storage

Size:

162.00KB

Email:

in*****@e-players.net

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-15

Ranking

# 4,547 ▲ 39

Other rankings

#1687 in Accessibility

#106 in speech keyword 65 ▲ 8

#108 in apps keyword 24 ▲ 26

#167 in text to speech keyword 72 ▲ 3

#168 in speech to text keyword 30 ▲ 19

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User reviews

Speak It was initially praised for its simple, clear text-to-speech capabilities useful for quick pronunciation checking. However, many users report serious concerns about the extension forcibly changing their default search engine without permission, leading to accusations of browser hijacking and malware-like behavior. Additionally, users have experienced issues with the reading stopping mid-sentence or after limited words, unreliable functionality after updates, and voice option glitches. These problems significantly reduce the extension's trustworthiness and usability, overshadowing its early benefits.

Pros

Simple and clear text-to-speech functionality
Good for pronouncing difficult words or short text segments
Generally good pace and clarity when it works
Useful for quick pronunciation checks

Cons

Extension forcibly changes the user's default search engine without consent, often to 'coolsearch.net' or similar, considered browser hijacking
Extension sometimes stops reading mid-sentence or after a limited number of words
Voice options may not work as expected (e.g., always male voice despite selection)
Extension may stop working or be unreliable after updates
Privacy and security concerns due to forced search engine changes and potential browser hijacking

Recent reviews

muitooo bommmm

Tr*****, 2025-07-11

so good for hard speaking for you understanding

la*****, 2024-12-30

worked pretty well until a few days ago where now it won't work the first time and i have to click the extension again for it to read out the selected text

ei*****, 2024-10-25

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Extension safety

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Speak It does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Risk likelihood

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Speak It is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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