Title: NameDrop – A Name Pronunciation Service Author: NameDrop Published: January 18, 2026 Last modified: March 31, 2026 --- Search plugins This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service. svg) # NameDrop – A Name Pronunciation Service By [NameDrop](https://profiles.wordpress.org/namedrop/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service.1.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/#reviews) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/) ## Description NameDrop Audio brings the power of NameDrop.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:** This plugin fetches audio from NameDrop.io when you provide a NameDrop username or profile URL. When using NameDrop integration: * Profile data is fetched from https://api.namedrop. io/profile?username={username} * Brand data is fetched from https://api.namedrop. io/brands?brand_username={brandname} * Profile links direct to https://namedrop. io/{username} * No personal data is collected or transmitted * NameDrop Terms: https:// namedrop.io/terms * NameDrop Privacy: https://namedrop.io/privacy ### Installation / How to Use 1. Go to the embed section in your editor 2. Drag and drop the NameDrop audio element into your content 3. Enter the NameDrop username in the sidebar on the right 4. The plugin will fetch and display the audio tooltip ## Screenshots [⌊Drag and drop the NameDrop embed element into your WordPress editor⌉⌊Drag and drop the NameDrop embed element into your WordPress editor⌉[ Drag and drop the NameDrop embed element into your WordPress editor [⌊Enter the NameDrop username in the sidebar to enable the audio tooltip⌉⌊Enter the NameDrop username in the sidebar to enable the audio tooltip⌉[ Enter the NameDrop username in the sidebar to enable the audio tooltip ## Blocks This plugin provides 2 blocks. * Namedrop Audio Audio Block * Namedrop Audio Inline Audio ## FAQ ### What is NameDrop? NameDrop is a name pronunciation service that allows people to record and share how their name should be pronounced. Visit https://namedrop.io to learn more. ### How do I get a NameDrop username? Visit https://namedrop.io to create your account and record your name pronunciation. You’ll receive a unique username that you can use with this plugin. ### How do I use the Gutenberg block? 1. In the WordPress editor, click the “+” button to add a new block 2. Search for “NameDrop Audio” and select it 3. In the sidebar, enter a NameDrop username (e.g., “nd-johndoe”) 4. The audio tooltip will automatically appear when users hover over the text ### How do I use shortcodes? You can use shortcodes in any content area: **Basic audio shortcode:** [namedrop_audio url=”https://example.com/audio.mp3″ text =”John Doe”] **Hover audio shortcode:** [namedrop_hover_audio username=”nd-johndoe” text=”John Doe” position=”top”] **Shortcode parameters:** * `url` – Direct audio file URL * `username` – NameDrop username (e.g., “nd-johndoe”) * `text` – Text to display * `position` – Tooltip position (top, bottom, left, right) * `style` – Theme style (light, dark, auto) *` autoplay` – Auto-play on hover (true/false) ### Can I use this on mobile devices? Yes, the plugin is fully responsive and works on mobile devices. On touch devices, tapping the text will show the audio tooltip. ### Can I customize the appearance? The plugin includes light, dark, and auto themes. The auto theme automatically matches your visitor’s system theme preference. ### Do I need a NameDrop account? Yes, NameDrop account is needed and provides the best experience. Visit https:// namedrop.io to create your free account. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “NameDrop – A Name Pronunciation Service” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ NameDrop ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/namedrop/) [Translate “NameDrop – A Name Pronunciation Service” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.3 * Added support for NameDrop direct audio files natively * Fixed a tooltip display bug involving external profile redirects #### 1.0.2 * Added support for NameDrop Brand URLs (e.g., namedrop.io/brands/brandname) * Improved URL detection logic * Fixed issue where brand URLs were processed as usernames #### 1.0.1 * Initial release * NameDrop embed integration * Drag and drop functionality * Sidebar username input * Audio tooltip display * Theme support (light, dark, auto) * Mobile responsive design * Shortcode support for flexible usage * Gutenberg block integration ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **6 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.9** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tag * [audio](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/audio/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/namedrop-a-name-pronunciation-service/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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