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Type of site | Blog hosting |
|---|---|
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Automattic |
| Created by | Automattic |
| URL | wordpress |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | November 21, 2005 |
| Current status | Active |
| Written in | JavaScript (since 2015); PHP[1] (since 2005) |
WordPress.com is a web building platform for self-publishing that is popular for blogging and other works. It is owned and operated by Automattic, Inc.[2] It is run on a modified version of the WordPress software.[3] This website provides free blog hosting for registered users and is financially supported via paid upgrades,[4] "VIP" services and advertising.
While Automattic is among the many companies contributing to the WordPress project,[5][6] neither it nor WordPress.com are affiliated with the WordPress software/project or the WordPress Foundation.[7][8]
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