WordPress.com

WordPress.com

Create a beautiful blog in minutes

What is WordPress.com?
WordPress.com is a Chrome extension that simplifies creating unique and stunning blogs or websites. It provides quick access to blogging tools and a reader for following favorite blogs directly from a new tab page. It boasts over 150 customizable themes, custom fonts, and a special feature for tracking site stats. This extension perfectly caters to individual needs, whether you're running a personal blog, displaying photos, or promoting a business.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.09 (712)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2013-03-28)
Creation date: 2013-03-28
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • geolocation
  • clipboardRead
  • clipboardWrite
  • background
Size: 17.12K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Install the WordPress.com Chrome app and start blogging or checking out great content as fast as you can open a new tab.

From photoblogs to full blown company websites, promoting your band to sharing your thoughts, WordPress.com makes creating beautiful websites and blogs about as easy as it gets, and is powerful and flexible enough to grow with you, whatever your needs.

With a community millions strong, from cat blogs to CNN, you’ll never be short of something to read or share. Find and follow your favorite blogs through your personal Reader, or browse the cream of the crop through our editors’ daily selection at Freshly Pressed.

Installing the WordPress.com chrome app gives you a handy button on your “new tab” page to jump right into blogging or checking out the latest new posts from your Reader.

With over 150 fully customizable design themes and a range of custom fonts, you can count on creating a one-off, beautiful site whether you’re showing off your wedding photos, promoting your restaurant, or just sharing your thoughts. Once you have it up and running, your easy-to-read site stats make tracking your success a piece of cake.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • good
  • muito bom
  • tres bien
Cons
  • non-functional as an extension
  • merely a link to wordpress.com
  • no offline support
  • no plugin support
  • lack of app functionality
Most mentioned
  • just a link
  • not a true app or extension
  • does not work or has issues, particularly on ChromeOS
  • no added functionality beyond what's available on wordpress.com
Recent reviews
Wanted PC/Mac functionality. Only got website
by A Google user, 2016-06-12

Für Wordpress User ideal! Leider wird man zur englischen und nicht zur deutschen Wordpress Startseite geleitet(mit PC). Leider einbißchen schade, aber sonst ist die App echt klasse!
by A Google user, 2013-03-15

Für Wordpress User ideal! Leider wird man zur englischen und nicht zur deutschen Wordpress Startseite geleitet(mit PC). Leider einbißchen schade, aber sonst ist die App echt klasse!
by A Google user, 2013-03-15
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Safety
Risk impact

WordPress.com may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

WordPress.com has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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