# Say It!

> Say It! has 100+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 10 reviews and 116 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Say It! shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Say It! allows you to easily turn parts of your WordPress articles into audio speech. The plugin is using modern HTML5 Speech Synthesis and doesn’t require any subscriptions or service, install it, enjoy it!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,342
- **Downloads (30 days):** 116 (+48.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 4.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 12, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0.0+, PHP 7.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dadipaq (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dadipaq/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/say-it/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audio/) | #43 | 210 |
| [text to audio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-audio/) | #7 | 15 |
| [text to speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-speech/) | #13 | 81 |
| [tts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tts/) | #8 | 44 |
| [voice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/voice/) | #6 | 49 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audio | >100 | 1,600 |
| text to audio | >100 | 1,033 |
| text to speech | >100 | 321 |
| tts | #92 | 153 |
| voice | >100 | 1,007 |

## Version adoption

- 4.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Presto Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presto-player/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (343) | Oct 1, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Seriously Simple Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seriously-simple-podcasting/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (329) | Aug 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Compact WP Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compact-wp-audio-player/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Aug 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [AudioIgniter Music Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audioigniter/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | May 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [HTML5 Audio Player – The Ultimate No-Code Podcast, MP3 & Audio Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-audio-player/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (167) | Oct 3, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [WP Photo Album Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-photo-album-plus/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (199) | Sep 29, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [ResponsiveVoice Text To Speech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsivevoice-text-to-speech/) | 7K+ | 3.9/5 (34) | Aug 17, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-media/) | 7K+ | 3.7/5 (152) | Aug 27, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 9 | [Cue by AudioTheme.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cue/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Apr 2, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Buzzsprout Podcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buzzsprout-podcasting/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 4, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Say It! free?
Yes. Say It! is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Say It! safe to use in 2026?
Say It! shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Say It!?
Say It! is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,342 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Say It! work with WordPress 7.1?
Say It! is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Say It! need?
Say It! requires PHP 7.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Say It! last updated?
The latest version, 4.0.1, was released on November 12, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Say It!?
Say It! is developed and maintained by dadipaq.

### What are the best alternatives to Say It!?
The most popular alternatives to Say It! are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Seriously Simple Podcasting (30K+ installs) and Compact WP Audio Player (20K+ installs).


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