WordPress introduces my.WordPress.net, a browser-based environment where users can start a personal WordPress website without registration or hosting. The environment runs entirely locally and is preserved within the browser.
WordPress announces my.WordPress.net, a new way to work with the platform where a full WordPress environment runs directly in the browser. Users can start immediately without registration, a hosting plan, or a domain name. However, the website is private and not accessible to visitors.
The service builds on WordPress Playground, a technology that previously enabled temporary WordPress demos in the browser. With my.WordPress.net, this approach is expanded into a permanent environment that remains locally on the user’s device. All data stays stored in the browser and is not automatically sent to external servers.
Private space
When opening my.WordPress.net, a full WordPress installation is automatically launched. Because the environment runs locally, it is private by default and not accessible via the public internet. As a result, the environment is intended more as a personal workspace than a public website.
With this new application, users can test plugins and themes, develop concepts, or learn WordPress without setting up a hosting environment. Local storage does mean that each installation is tied to the specific device and browser used. Anyone wishing to save or move the data must manually download backups.
App catalog
To demonstrate various use cases, my.WordPress.net includes a catalog of pre-configured applications. These apps automatically install the necessary plugins and configurations.
One example is a personal CRM environment where users can manage contacts and set reminders to follow up. Additionally, the environment includes an AI workspace where an assistant can customize WordPress. For instance, users can have plugins modified or new functionality generated.