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NameDrop – A Name Pronunciation Service

by NameDrop

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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
  1. Drag and drop the NameDrop embed element into your WordPress editor

    Drag and drop the NameDrop embed element into your WordPress editor

  2. Enter the NameDrop username in the sidebar to enable the audio tooltip

    Enter the NameDrop username in the sidebar to enable the audio tooltip

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.

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
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