Description
At a glance
Say What? v2.2.6 is a free WordPress plugin with 40K+ active installs, 4.3/5 rating from 92 reviews, updated August 13, 2026, requires WordPress 6.2+ & PHP 7.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
An easy-to-use plugin that allows you to change translatable strings from plugins / themes and WordPress core without editing code. Simply enter the current string, and what you want to replace it with and the plugin will automatically do the rest!
The plugin’s available for forking and contribution over on GitHub
Check out Say What Pro for:
- String Discovery and autocomplete – find the strings you need without diving through code. Works with server-side and Javascript-rendered strings
- Improved performance using text-domain-specific filters
- Wildcard string replacements – replace individual words, or fragments across your whole site
- Multi-lingual support – set different replacements for different languages on multi-lingual sites
- Import/export features – Easy import/export of replacements through the user interface
Support this free plugin
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Frequently asked questions
What is Say What??
Say What? is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.2.6. It is active on over 40K websites.
Is Say What? free to download?
Yes — Say What? 2.2.6 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.3 out of 5 based on 92 reviews.
How do I install Say What? 2.2.6?
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 Say What??
Say What? 2.2.6 requires WordPress 6.2 or higher and PHP 7.4 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 Say What? last updated?
Version 2.2.6 was last updated on August 13, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Say What? 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: 2.2.6
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.2.6 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 13, 2026 |
| Active installs | 40,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.3/5 (92 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Lee Willis |
| Tags | change, string, translation |
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