WordPress.com has launched an official connector for the Claude Artificial Intelligence platform. This marks the first such official integration for a major WordPress hosting provider, enabling users to securely connect Claude to their websites with support from both Anthropic, Claude’s creator, and WordPress.com.
The connector allows Claude to access real site data from WordPress.com, providing users with site-specific insights and analysis directly through the AI interface. The integration is built on existing WordPress.com infrastructure, including its Model Context Protocol (MCP) access and OAuth 2.1 authorization framework.
Background and Development
WordPress.com introduced MCP access several months ago, a system designed to allow AI agents to work with actual site context from WordPress.com. This capability distinguishes it from many standalone AI tools that lack direct access to live website data.
The platform later added support for the OAuth 2.1 authorization standard. This update made integrations more secure and simplified the authorization process for users employing existing AI agents. The new Claude connector builds upon this technical foundation.
The partnership brings WordPress.com into Claude’s official connectors directory. This directory is a curated collection of trusted tools with clearly defined permissions for the AI platform.
Functionality and Access
For WordPress.com users, the connector simplifies setup. Connection can be completed in a few steps within Claude’s settings. Users must first enable MCP on their WordPress.com account, a feature available only for sites on paid plans. They then specify which tools to make available to Claude from a documented reference.
Within Claude’s desktop or web application, users navigate to Settings, then Connectors, and browse for “WordPress.com” to initiate the connection. The process prompts a login to WordPress.com and uses OAuth 2.1 to grant secured access.
The connection currently grants Claude read-only access to site content. This means the AI can retrieve data but cannot create, delete, or update content on the connected site. Users can revoke access at any time by removing the connector in Claude or disabling MCP access within their WordPress.com account settings.
Practical Applications
Once connected, Claude can answer questions using actual WordPress.com site data rather than providing estimates or generic advice. This enables specific analytical queries grounded in real metrics.
Potential uses include requesting traffic data for a specified period, summarizing recent comments across a site, identifying posts that have not been updated in over a year, or highlighting pages with high traffic but low engagement. These prompts utilize the same underlying data and tools available within the standard WordPress.com dashboard.
Future Developments
Officials indicate the connector is designed to evolve alongside both the WordPress.com and Claude platforms. The partnership represents a step in building deeper AI integrations into the WordPress.com ecosystem. Further developments are expected as both companies continue to explore the intersection of AI and content management.
Source: WordPress.com Blog
