WordPress.com is a web building platform operated by Automattic. Launched on November 21, 2005, it provides hosting infrastructure and operational services for websites built with the open-source WordPress content management system.
Unlike self-hosted WordPress installations, in which users deploy and administer the software on their own hosting environment, WordPress.com integrates the WordPress software with managed hosting, platform operations, software maintenance, and technical support.
Although WordPress.com is built on the same core WordPress software distributed through WordPress.org, the two projects serve different purposes. WordPress.org distributes the open-source WordPress software for self-hosted deployment, whereas WordPress.com provides WordPress as a managed hosting platform operated by Automattic. While Automattic is a major contributor to the WordPress project, neither WordPress.com nor Automattic controls the open-source WordPress project or the WordPress Foundation.
What is WordPress.com?
WordPress.com by Automattic Inc. is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It ranks 10th by popularity among text editors in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2005. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.2.4, released on September 16, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 11,210 times. The source code on GitHub (Automattic/wp-calypso) has 12,646 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 16 of our languages. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “The JavaScript and API powered WordPress.com”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
- Mature project (since 2005)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: WordPress.com is an open-source text editor tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WordPress.com safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
750F097AC3D76F6E6394650501E0F6CC5DCEB571F7E061AD7644D9DBB36E03FD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the Automattic/wp-calypso repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on August 15, 2022.
- Actively maintained10
- Code review10
- No known vulnerabilities10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Dependency update tool10
- Security policy10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Branch protection3
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Signed releases0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 5 years · about 2.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2.4Latest | September 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.0.4 | September 11, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.0.3 | September 28, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.0.2 | August 14, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS)Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.0.1 | July 15, 2023 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS)Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.2.0 | September 7, 2021 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS)Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.1.0 | August 9, 2021 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS)Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.0.6 | August 4, 2021 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS)Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Automattic.Wordpress -echoco install wordpress-com-for-desktop -ywordpress.com-win32-setup-8.2.4.exe /Smsiexec /x {ED4E3354-70D4-58F5-8F6D-7420253356E2} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask wordpresscomInformation
- Publisher
- Automattic Inc.
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Automattic/wp-calypso
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 8.2.4
- Released
- September 16, 2026
- First release
- 2005
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 2.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 11,210
- GitHub stars
- 12,646
- GitHub forks
- 2,034
- Website
- apps.wordpress.com
- winget ID
- Automattic.Wordpress
- Chocolatey package
- wordpress-com-for-desktop
- MSI product code
- {ED4E3354-70D4-58F5-8F6D-7420253356E2}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WordPress.com free?
Yes. WordPress.com is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v2.0 licence.
Is WordPress.com safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install WordPress.com with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can WordPress.com be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WordPress.com run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of WordPress.com?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use WordPress.com without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to WordPress.com?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Brackets. The alternatives page compares them.
