National Voter Registration Day 2018
Did you know that today is National Voter Registration Day? At Automattic, our mission is to…
New in the WordPress.com Business Plan: Jetpack Search
The WordPress.com Business plan combines fully managed hosting with the freedom to grow and scale your…
Updated Signup and Site Creation on Mobile Devices
The latest stage in our authentication redesign effort improves signup and site creation on our mobile…
Keep Track of Your Conversations in One Place
Today, we’re introducing Conversations: a tool in the Reader that makes it easier for you to…
The WordPress.com Year in Review (and Resolutions for 2018)
Some years go by slowly — not because they’re busier, but maybe there’s just more out…
New Premium Themes: Small Business and Photo Blog
Today we’re excited to announce two new premium themes: Small Business and Photo Blog. Small Business…
Update Your Avatar on WordPress.com
We’ve given one of our favorite features a boost! You can now manage your profile photo,…
A New Media Picker for the iOS WordPress App
Sometimes it’s the extra touches that make all the difference; on your website, that’s the photos…
New Theme: Radcliffe 2
Today we’re happy to introduce Radcliffe 2, a refreshed version of a tried-and-true WordPress theme. We’ve optimized…
Better Blogging Through Podcasts: Announcing RadioPublic Embeds
We love podcasts: they’re like the blogging version of radio, a medium anyone can jump into…
WordPress.com Teams Up with Rebrand Cities to Bring Local Businesses Online
Cities are collections of neighborhoods — and neighborhoods are powered by small business. From coffee shop…
Join Us in the Fight for Net Neutrality
Automattic strongly believes in a free and open Internet and it’s hard to imagine a truly…
The Best of WordPress.com: Summer Edition
Hi everyone! Here’s a snapshot of some of the excellent WordPress.com community advice, insights, and updates…
Connect to Your Fans and Followers with the New Social Icons Widget
We’re excited to introduce the new Social Icons Widget, which allows you to connect with visitors…
New Theme: AltoFocus
Today we’re happy to announce the latest addition to our collection of free themes: AltoFocus! AltoFocus is…
The Best of WordPress.com in May
Hi everyone! Check out some of the new updates, designs, and insights that helped make May…
Inclusive Illustrations, By Design
I like to think that designers solve problems, while artists ask questions. And when the two…
The Best of WordPress.com in April
You’re off to a strong creative start in 2017! Here are a few recent updates and…
Independent Publisher 2 Is Here
The popular Independent Publisher design is a WordPress theme that has long been beloved for its…
Field Notes: CMS Africa Summit
Automatticians, the people who build WordPress.com, participate in events and projects around the world every day….
New in Reader: Combined Cards
If you’ve ever followed a frequently updating site in Reader, you may have noticed a problem….