WordPress launched my.WordPress.net, a service that runs its publishing software entirely within a web browser. The new platform allows users to set up a site and publish without registering a domain or purchasing hosting. WordPress said the service leverages technology from its open-source WordPress Playground project to create a permanent, personal publishing platform.
The service positions WordPress as a private workspace for personal writing, journaling, and drafting. Sites created on my.WordPress.net are private by default and not accessible from the public internet. According to a blog post introducing the service, the sites are not optimized for traffic, discovery, or presentation.
Site data is stored in the browser’s local storage, binding the site to the specific device and browser used to create it. Users cannot access the site from another device but can move it to a dedicated WordPress host to make it public. The service includes an App Catalog with tools for personal use, such as a Personal CRM, a bookmarking tool, and an AI Workspace.
The platform allows an AI assistant to modify the site, including tweaking or building new plugins. The assistant can also access the site’s data, allowing WordPress to function as a personal knowledge base. WordPress stated that my.WordPress.net has a storage limit of approximately 100MB and is best suited for smaller, personal applications.
Users can reset their site to delete work or set up temporary instances that reset when the browser is refreshed. WordPress cautioned that the service takes longer to launch the first time and recommended saving backups regularly. The launch follows the creation of a WordPress AI team and the previous launch of an AI website builder on the commercial platform WordPress.com.
