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WordPress (for Android)

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The Bottom Line

WordPress is a must-install Android smartphone and tablet app for those who frequently use the popular blogging platform, but a few missteps keep it from matching the desktop version's greatness.

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Pros & Cons

    • Simple, intuitive interface.
    • Lets you upload photos and video directly from a mobile device.
    • You can download and apply new themes.
    • Improved stability.
    • Doesn't install/update/uninstall plug-ins.
    • Lacks a search function for posts and pages.
    • Can't align images in published posts.

Automatic's WordPress is a beast of a Web-publishing platform, because it's easy to set up, SEO-friendly, and incredibly flexible, thanks to an ever-growing theme and plug-in ecosystem. The official WordPress app (free) for Android (also available on iOS and Windows Phone) lets you add text, photos, audio, and video to your blog—no PC required—whether it's hosted on WordPress.com or a third-party Web hosting service. WordPress for Android is a surprisingly robust version tool that lets you blog on the go, but a few niggles prevent it from being the complete WordPress experience.

Creating Posts and Pages
I fired up WordPress for Android on a Samsung Galaxy Note II. I was prompted to either log into a WordPress-hosted site or a self-hosted WordPress site; I chose the latter. You can also create an account from scratch, if you're so inclined.

WordPress for Android escorts you to the Posts section after you log into the app. There you'll find previously created posts and pages (Drafts, Pending, Published, and Scheduled), but you aren't limited to viewing and editing those articles: You can also create new posts or pages by tapping the large + icon.

WordPress (for Android)Once you do that, WordPress for Android opens a blank post or page. The clearly marked Title and Content areas are where you type the article's headline and body text, respectively. Adding images and video was a breeze; I simply tapped the text area, which opened a toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Bringing a finger to the toolbar's media icon opens a window that lets you select a file from Gallery or capture a fresh photo or video. Rotating and resizing photos inserted into articles is a quick matter of tapping the images and adjusting their widths with a slider. No fuss, no muss.

Naturally, you can apply italics, underline, and boldface to text by highlighting words and clicking the corresponding icons. However, I couldn't find a way to realign images that were in published posts.

Media and Search

Swiping from left to right reveals additional sections, including Media, Stats, and Themes. Unfortunately, the app doesn't give you access to all the features in the desktop WordPress program. For example, you can't install, uninstall, or update plug-ins, which is disappointing. On the other hand, WordPress for Android lets you download and switch themes, which proves useful when you want to give your site a fresh face.

The biggest criticism I have about WordPress for Android's is its lack of a dedicated search box for posts and pages. The app displays the most recently created posts and pages, so if you need to find an older article, you need to continually tap Load More Posts until it appears on the screen. It's an incredibly tedious way to dig up articles.

Wordsworth

If you're an Android user on WordPress—either as a power blogger or a casual one—you should install WordPress for Android. It's a fine tool for quickly crafting new articles while you're away from a computer, despite a few missing features. Thankfully, the latest version is more stable than previous iterations. Download it and create.

For more Android apps, check out The 100 Best Android Apps.

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WordPress (for Android) - Blog Tools

WordPress (for Android) Review

4.0 Excellent

WordPress is a must-install Android smartphone and tablet app for those who frequently use the popular blogging platform, but a few missteps keep it from matching the desktop version's greatness.

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About Our Expert

Jeffrey L. Wilson

Jeffrey L. Wilson

Managing Editor, Apps and Gaming

Since 2004, I've written about consumer tech for many publications, including 1UP, Laptop, Parenting, Sync, Wise Bread, and WWE. I now apply that knowledge and skill set as the managing editor of PCMag's apps and gaming team.

The Technology I Use

As a member of the App & Gaming team, I use a wide variety of apps and services. Google Drive is an essential file-syncing service for moving documents between team members in this work-from-home era. Scrivener has been an invaluable writing tool as I rework my fiction manuscript. YouTube Premium and YouTube TV deliver hours of entertainment (though I only use the latter service during the F1 and NBA playoff seasons).

In terms of hardware, I use a Lenovo Thinkpad Carbon X1 laptop for work and an Origin PC tower for playing PC games. I also have a Steam Deck, which lets me play my favorite titles under a shade tree. Of course, I have a smartphone, and the Google Pixel 9a is my handset of choice.

My main input devices are the Das Keyboard 4 Professional and Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Mouse, though I bust out the Hori Fighting Commander Octa or Hori Fight Stick Alpha when mixing it up in fighting games. I have a thing for arcade sticks. I collect Neo Geo AES games, too, but only if I can find the carts on the (relative) cheap.

For video and music consumption, I fire up my Lenovo Tab P11; it has a sharp screen and great Dolby Atmos-powered speakers. My Kindle Paperwhite has received much use, too. I have a standalone, Sony Blu-ray player connected to a TCL television when it's time to go full cinephile. I'm also a vinyl guy, so the Bluetooth-enabled Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT keeps the wax spinning.

My first computer was a Commodore 64. Long live BASIC and retro computers!

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