About Say Wishes
Say Wishes is a free website for sending a message that plays. You write a few words for a special day and share one link. The person who opens it does something small and fun first, such as blowing out candles or shaking a snow globe, and then your wish appears.
How it works
- Pick an occasion. Start with Birthdays, Holidays or all occasions.
- Write your message. Add a name, a few kind words and choose a style. Not sure what to say? Browse the ready-made wishes or read a guide.
- Share one link. Send it by text, email or any chat app. There is nothing to install and nobody needs an account.
Why we made it
Most messages arrive as plain text and are gone in a minute. A wish that plays, with a small moment of surprise before the words appear, is the one people remember. Say Wishes is built to make that easy for anyone, in under a minute, on any phone.
Your message stays in your link
Your name and message are kept inside the link, not on our servers. We cannot read them, and we do not keep a copy. Analytics runs only if you accept it and never sees what you wrote. The privacy page explains this in plain words.
Guides that help you find the words
Our guides answer one question each, such as what to write in a birthday message or how to run a Secret Santa. They include examples you can copy, checklists and short quizzes. Every guide follows our editorial policy.
What we stand for
- Kindness first. Our examples are warm and respectful. We avoid jokes about age, looks or weight.
- Original work. The artwork is drawn for Say Wishes, and every ready-made message is written for the site and used once.
- Accuracy. Dates and facts are checked against named sources, and anything we are unsure about is labeled.
- Easy for everyone. Every interaction has a plain button as well, nothing needs sound, and animation is reduced if your device asks for less motion.
Independent, and not affiliated
Say Wishes is an independent site. The names of holidays, campaigns and events are used only to describe them. Say Wishes is not connected to, or endorsed by, the organizations behind them. For example, Christmas Jumper Day in the UK is run by Save the Children, and Say Wishes is not part of it.
Get in touch
Questions, ideas or a mistake to report? Use the contact page. We read every message.
Questions about Say Wishes
Is Say Wishes free?
Yes. Every tool, guide and ready-made message is free to use, with no sign-up and no payment.
Do I need an account or an app?
No. Say Wishes works in your web browser on a phone, tablet or computer. You share the link by text, email or any chat app.
Does Say Wishes keep my message?
No. Your name and message are packed into the link itself and are never sent to our servers, so we cannot read them or bring a wish back if you lose its link. Anyone who has the link can read the wish, so share it only with people you know.
Can I use it for work?
Yes. Many people send a holiday greeting to clients or a thank-you to a team. Keep private details such as prices or account numbers out of the message, because anyone with the link can read it.
Who is behind Say Wishes?
Say Wishes is an independent site run by its owner, who approves everything that is published. You can read how content is written and checked on the editorial policy page.