WordPress has launched a new service called my.WordPress.net, allowing users to run its publishing software entirely in a web browser, simplifying the process of setting up and publishing a site.
The service enables users to set up a site and publish content without the need to sign up, set up hosting, or register a domain, effectively positioning the software as a versatile personal workspace. This personal workspace can be utilized for various purposes such as private writing, journaling, drafting, research, and learning. By streamlining the setup process, WordPress aims to make its platform more accessible to a broader range of users.
Sites created on my.WordPress.net are private by default, meaning they are not accessible from the public internet. These sites are bound to the user’s web browser, with data being saved in browser storage. As a result, users cannot access their sites from another device unless they take additional steps to migrate their site. However, users have the flexibility to move their site to a dedicated WordPress host if they wish to make it public, thereby extending the utility of the service beyond private use.
my.WordPress.net comes with an App Catalog that includes a variety of tools such as a Personal CRM, Personal RSS Reader, bookmarking tool, and AI Workspace. The service is powered by the open-source WordPress Playground project. This project facilitates one-click WordPress installation and seamless integration with OpenAI and CLI apps, enhancing the overall functionality of my.WordPress.net.
One of the notable features of my.WordPress.net is its integration with an AI assistant. This AI assistant can be utilized to modify the service, for example, by tweaking or building plugins. Moreover, it can access stored data to function as a personal knowledge base, thereby adding a layer of intelligence to the user’s personal workspace. However, it’s worth noting that the service has a storage limit of roughly 100MB, making it more suitable for smaller, personal apps and use cases.
Users have the option to reset their site or set up temporary instances that reset when the browser is refreshed, providing a high degree of control over their workspace. The launch of my.WordPress.net follows significant developments within WordPress, including the formation of a WordPress AI team last year and the release of WordPress.com’s AI website builder, indicating a strategic push towards integrating AI capabilities into its services.
