Welcome back to the WordPress.com changelog! It’s been a big two weeks at WordPress.com HQ: we opened opt-in access to the WordPress AI Assistant on all current paid plans, Studio Code launched in beta as a coding agent built specifically for WordPress, and we shipped a new theme focused on short-form social-style blogging.
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The AI sidebar is now on every paid plan
Until this week, the WordPress AI Assistant was opt-in only on Business and Commerce plans. Starting now, it’s available as an opt-in on all current paid plans — Personal, Premium, Business, and Commerce. Free and legacy Blogger plans will need to upgrade.
The assistant works alongside you as you write, design, and update your site on WordPress.com, offering guidance, edits, and improvements. It’s not a separate app or a one-time setup tool; it’s ongoing help that understands your specific site, built into the editor and the Media Library.