Description
At a glance
Looking for What The File v1.6.1? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 40K+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 882 reviews · updated February 19, 2026 · requires WordPress 3.1+ & PHP 5.3+.
What The File adds an option to your toolbar showing what file and template parts are used to display the page you’re currently viewing.
You can click the file name to directly edit it through the theme editor, though I don’t recommend this for bigger changes.
What The File supports BuddyPress and Roots Theme based themes.
More information can be found here.
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Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download What The File?
What The File 1.6.1 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.9/5 rating from 882 user reviews.
Does What The File cost anything?
No. What The File 1.6.1 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install What The File 1.6.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for What The File?
What The File 1.6.1 requires WordPress 3.1 or higher and PHP 5.3 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was What The File last updated?
Version 1.6.1 was last updated on February 19, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the What The File download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.6.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.6.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | February 19, 2026 |
| Active installs | 40,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (882 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 or higher |
| Author | Barry Kooij |
| Tags | development, file, template, template-editing, toolbar |
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