WordPress 7.0 is here, plus a social-friendly Reader, a distraction-free writing mode, AI podcast & video tools, and permalink settings on every paid plan.

WordPress 7.0 "Armstrong" is here, with new AI foundations, visual revisions, and responsive design tools.

If you’ve been blogging for a while, you’ll probably know the WordPress.com Reader – a calm place to catch up on the blogs you follow, without an algorithm deciding what you see. This month, we added a new Social Feeds section to the Reader. Now you can bring in the …

One page. A blinking cursor. The formatting you need and nothing you don't. That's Write, a new, focused writing surface built into WordPress.com. In last year's Creators survey, "simplify the editor" was the single most-requested improvement from the people already publishing on WordPress.com. So we built it.

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Posts to Podcast is a new WordPress.com feature that creates AI-generated audio episodes from your existing posts, complete with a draft post and transcript.

A built-in podcast tool, weekly letters to close friends, and a new Mac app for managing your site — see what's new on WordPress.com in the last two weeks.

Discover Blueprints Gallery in WordPress Studio to browse, preview, and launch reusable WordPress setups locally in seconds.

The Essential Plugin attack hit 2,200+ hosted sites. Here's how WordPress.com's security team detected, contained, and cleaned up the threat.

Your new Achievements page brings together badges, milestones, activity streaks, and a few surprises—right in the Reader.

Not sure whether to choose WordPress hosting or general web hosting? This guide breaks down the differences and helps you decide based on your needs and technical comfort level.

Our new course helps you turn the value you’re already creating into sustainable income, using the built-in tools available on WordPress.com.

Discover the 12 essential plugins every WordPress site needs in 2026 — from security and speed to SEO and e-commerce.

Learn how Andrew Adetitun, who runs The King's Monologue, built his new site with the WordPress AI Website Builder.

WordPress.com now offers an official connector for Claude, enabling secure integration for users to access site data effortlessly.

Freshly Pressed is back! Find your next favorite blog in our human-curated collection of standout content in the WordPress.com Reader.

Explore 15 unique WordPress website examples, and walk away with inspiration and fresh tips you can use on your website today.

With WordPress.com’s AI website builder, you can turn a simple prompt into a functional site — portfolio, podcast, membership, anything — in minutes. I put it to the test and built 21 different websites. Here’s how it went.

She had 190,000 LinkedIn followers and 50+ DMs a day. What she didn’t have was a website. Discover the inspiring story of Tammy Silva, a WordPress.com user.

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Ever wondered why your WordPress site takes up so much disk space? Often, it’s because your WordPress site is quietly hoarding thousands of image files you’ve NEVER actually used. Every time you upload a single image, WordPress automatically creates 5-10 different size variations, like thumbnails,… Read More »
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Automating processes on your WordPress website doesn’t have to be complicated. Tools like n8n are powerful, but they often require extra hosting, webhooks, and a lot of technical setup. That’s why many beginners feel stuck before they even get started. The good news is that… Read More »
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There's a lot of confusion surrounding WordPress's pricing. Here's a breakdown of what's free, as well as the costs of running a fully functional website.

Learn what WordPress hosting is, how it differs from other hosting options, and what to look for in a provider.

Most visitors will leave your website quietly without signing up, purchasing, or even giving it a second thought. Exit-intent popups change that by catching people right before they close the tab and offering a compelling reason to stay. When used well, they can help you… Read More »
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Find out how to build faster, safer local WordPress dev workflows for your agency with WordPress Studio.

Getting customers to leave reviews isn’t always easy, even when they’re happy with your product or service. Without enough positive reviews, your business can look less trustworthy and may even struggle to rank in local search results. The good news is that you don’t need… Read More »
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Find out how 3,684 Typepad blogs were migrated to WordPress.com before the service shut down.

Want to manage multiple client sites more efficiently? Find out how WordPress Studio, a free, open-source tool, can help you save effort and speed up your workflow.

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Growing a website takes more than publishing content. This free, self-paced course walks you through proven ways to attract visitors and build trust.

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This guide breaks down nine strong reasons to start a blog in 2026, backed by data, examples, and real results from creators and businesses.

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