WordPress.com

Name: WordPress.com
Rating: 4.094101123595506 (712 reviews)
Author: https://wordpress.com

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Install the WordPress.com Chrome app to effortlessly create beautiful blogs or websites directly from your browser's new tab. Whether you're sharing personal stories, promoting a business, or showcasing photos, WordPress.com offers over 150 customizable themes and fonts to craft unique sites tailored to your style.

Stay connected with a vibrant community by following favorite blogs or exploring daily editor's picks via your personalized Reader. With easy site analytics, tracking your blog's success is simple and intuitive. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike, this powerful yet user-friendly app empowers you to build and grow your online presence seamlessly.

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By:

https://wordpress.com

Users:

100,000+

Rating:

4.09

(712)

Version:

1.1.1 Last updated: 2013-03-28

Creation date:

2013-03-28

Risk:

Permissions:

unlimitedStorage
notifications
geolocation
clipboardRead
clipboardWrite
background

Size:

17.12K

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,611 ▼ 38

Other rankings

#1311 in Social Networking ▲ 3

User reviews

The WordPress.com Chrome extension is criticized for functioning merely as a link to the WordPress website rather than a proper app. Many users find it lacks features like offline access, plugin integration, and does not resolve ChromeOS compatibility issues with WordPress stats or Reader. Several users report login problems and are frustrated by the extension's limited functionality, viewing it as a glorified bookmark. On the positive side, a few users found it simple and good, but the overall consensus points to its limited usefulness.

Pros

Some users found it good or very good.
Simple and straightforward link to WordPress.com.

Cons

Functions only as a link/bookmark to wordpress.com, not a true app.
Does not provide any app-like features such as offline support or plugin support.
Does not fix or address issues with viewing WordPress stats or Reader on ChromeOS.
Some users could not log in or get the link/app to load.
Privacy concerns about the extension reading user activity.

Recent reviews

Sigh. This non-extension doesn't work. Why in the world does wordpress not tweak their own code to make it work with the most popular browser by default?

David Brown, 2021-03-19

It's a link. This is the last straw with wordpress. Going back to squarespace where everything works, every time.

Mike Walsh, 2019-08-08

This only functions as a link to wordpress.com

René Flores (floresarts), 2019-07-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

WordPress.com requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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