Switch to the New Jetpack Mobile App

With the new Jetpack app, you’ll still be able to focus on publishing, but with a host of other benefits like stats, notifications, and more.

Last month we introduced you to the new Jetpack mobile app. Today we’d like to share information on some upcoming changes to the WordPress app and dig into the key differences between the WordPress and Jetpack apps to help you decide which one is right for you. We’re here to help you make an informed decision. 

What’s changing in the WordPress app? 

Until now, the WordPress app has included a range of Jetpack-powered features focused on managing, growing, and keeping tabs on your site. In early March 2023, we’ll be streamlining the WordPress app to focus on the writing and publishing basics. As part of that update, Jetpack features will be removed from the WordPress app and only be available in the Jetpack app. To continue using your favorite Jetpack features, switch to the Jetpack app today

Why are there two apps?

WordPress comes in more than one flavor and is used for everything from newsletters to blogs, enterprise apps to high-traffic publishing networks. After listening to feedback from a diverse range of users and the wider WordPress community, it became clear that there are two main sets of expectations about what a mobile WordPress experience should look like. 

With that in mind, we set about rethinking and designing two distinct ways for you to use WordPress on the go:

  • The Jetpack app is intuitive, free-to-use, and puts the full WordPress experience in your pocket, whether you’re new to publishing on the internet or a seasoned veteran. You get all the essential tools that come with the WordPress app, plus a suite of features for growing your site. Discover new content and communities with the Reader, track your site’s performance on Stats, and get notified about comments and reactions with Notifications. You can download the Jetpack app today.
  • The updated WordPress app will focus on the basics of writing and publishing. If you’re only looking for the essential tools you need to publish on the go, with support for offline editing and the ability to upload media straight from your phone’s camera roll, this might be the best app for you.

We’re excited to hear from you and will continue updating the apps to meet your needs. Please feel free to comment on this post with any questions or feedback.

Which app should I use?

Here’s how the two apps compare, feature by feature:

FeaturesWordPress appJetpack app
Postsxx
Pagesxx
Mediaxx
Commentsxx
Site Settingsxx
Statsx
Readerx
Notificationsx
Activity Logx
Jetpack Socialx
Jetpack Backupx
Jetpack Scanx
Menusx
Peoplex
Themesx

With the new Jetpack app, you’ll still be able to focus on publishing, but you’ll also have the added benefit of powerful site management and growth tools. The app is free to use. Once you make the switch, you’ll find all the same features that you enjoy with the WordPress app right there, at no extra cost.

How do I make the switch to the Jetpack app?

To make a seamless switch to the Jetpack app from the WordPress app, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure you have the latest version of the WordPress app installed. 
  2. Download the Jetpack app for iOS or Android.
  3. Open the app, and you’ll be “auto-magically” logged in with all your data and settings in place, including locally stored content, saved posts, and other in-app preferences.

After you’ve installed the Jetpack app, we’d advise you to delete the WordPress app. Managing your site across both apps is currently unsupported and may lead to issues such as data conflicts that are best avoided.

We’re here to make the switch from the WordPress app to the Jetpack app as smooth as possible. Thanks for your continued support, and let us know if you have any questions.


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  1. Fat Geisha

    Great explanation as it was a bit confusing at the start when Jetpack app was rolled out. This makes sense now. Thanks for clarifying it for the users.

    Liked by 28 people

  2. pinklightsabre

    Yup, I switched over a few weeks ago, had that moment of terror where I wondered did I just lose my 1500 posts from the last 14 years? But no, it was auto-magick. Great post and explanation here and planned transition. Thanks WP! Jetpack! Automattic!

    Liked by 23 people

  3. Steven Soper

    I switched to the Jetpack app about 3 months ago and it’s a lot more useable than the wordpress version

    Liked by 14 people

  4. Joey J

    Jetpack app can do everything WordPress app can do. Then, is there any point of keeping WordPress app available?

    Liked by 13 people

    • Jeremy Anderberg

      Yes, there is! Not every WordPress website utilizes Jetpack. WordPress.com sites have it built-in, but for sites that are hosted elsewhere, Jetpack is a separate plugin and service.

      Liked by 11 people

      • Joey J

        Yes, my website is Jetpack-enabled WordPress.org website. Oh, so WordPress app is for those people running WordPress.org website but not using Jetpack plugin? A bit confusing.

        Liked by 9 people

  5. Denzil

    Love the jetpack app… apart from the annoying Prompt. Is there a way to delete it?

    Liked by 12 people

  6. hbeezy63

    I haven’t switched yet but I’m considering switching today. I was wondering for a while what the fuss was about. Now I might as well grab the new app and find out how much better it could be than the WordPress app.

    Liked by 9 people

  7. canvasgiare

    Hi

    Liked by 6 people

  8. Davis Fields

    I am confused by the message I got today about Jetpack. I do all the maintenance of our website using the desktop web browser version on MacOS, and never write or edit anything on my phone. Am I affected by these changes? For example, are you removing the stats capability from what I currently use? Please advise!

    Liked by 8 people

    • Siobhan

      These changes won’t affect how you manage your site using your web browser. All the features you use, including stats, will continue to be available for you on your desktop device. 🙂

      The Jetpack mobile app serves as an optional companion for managing your site. If you have an interest in the Jetpack app’s features, then you could install it and explore to see how you like it. Doing so will provide an extra way for you to manage your site while on the go, but won’t change or take away anything from your usual browser experience.

      Hope that’s clear! Let us know if you have any further questions around that.

      Liked by 13 people

  9. Michael Cavacini

    Would you please include ad revenue in the stats section of the Jetpack app? It’s annoying to go to the desktop site to see this data. Please make this part of the mobile experience ASAP. Thanks!

    Liked by 9 people

  10. jmn

    There doesn’t seem to be a Jetpack app for the iMac. So I assume, since I do almost all of my composing for my WordPress site on the iMac that I just continue using it. Is that right?

    Liked by 7 people

    • Siobhan

      Yes, you’re absolutely right that only the mobile app is changing. If you’re on a desktop device, you can either continue editing your site through WordPress.com in a web browser or using the WordPress.com desktop app.

      Liked by 9 people

      • encounters

        It is good to know that the changes are only on the mobile device the desk top will remain as WordPress. I normally write a post on the mobile device if I am travelling then come and edit it on the desktop so if I no longer have WordPress on mu mobile device it means I can only write post on my desktop that is the confusion I am having. Would appreciate more clarification please.

        Liked by 7 people

  11. Shahbaz Ashraf

    On the face of it, Jetpack app seems more features loaded than WordPress. And it is also working smoothly, hence there is no point in sticking with WP app.
    Anyway, thanks for this detailed comparison and update.

    Liked by 6 people

  12. arlenecorwin

    Is there any cost involved?

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    Liked by 4 people

  13. notlimey

    Does any of this affect WordPress on my Mac?

    Liked by 4 people

  14. David Kristofferson

    I have over five years of statistics on my blog hosted on wordpress.com that I do not want to lose!!! Does the switch to Jetpack preserve all of this data or are all the stats counters reset to zero (I sure hope not!)??

    Liked by 4 people

  15. Enri1968

    I don’t understand in your post there are not the feature statistics for wp app, in mine there are them

    Liked by 4 people

    • Siobhan

      You’re right that Jetpack-powered features, including stats, are still available in the WordPress app at the moment. However, they’ll be moved from the WordPress app to the Jetpack app in early March. If you’d like to continue using them, I recommend following the steps to migrate to the Jetpack. We’re here for you if questions come up along the way.

      Liked by 4 people

  16. Bookstooge

    Why?
    Are you going to start charging for things in the jetpack app?

    Liked by 3 people

  17. BrokeNHoping

    I’ve found it simple so far but early days!

    Liked by 5 people

  18. Gary A Wilson

    Hi,

    I’ve come to enjoy the statistics provided by the current application. Will this change add any new features that improve this service?

    For example: I’d love to be able to drill into the page or post metrics to see what countries my viewers are from, or the viewing history of viewers.

    Have you considered:
    [*] giving us the ability to select which sections we want to see or not see?

    [*] Some countries are large enough that just calling out the country of viewers doesn’t mean much. Can we have a state/province drill down say for countries like Australia, Canada, US, UK, China, India, Russia, France, or Germany?

    [*] If someone just likes a post, I’d love to have a means of thanking them for stopping by. It would be polite and maybe even help me build community. Currently I have no way to just thank them.

    Liked by 7 people

  19. disperser

    I noticed the inclusion of “free to use” wording for one app but not the other. Just wondering if that’s a slip or an indication of things to come.

    I ask because I have a follow-up question . . . can I keep both apps on the same phone? You know, just download the Jetpack App and use it in conjunction with the regular WordPress App?

    Liked by 7 people

  20. Audrey

    Just switched. It was so easy and seamless! I haven’t written a blog in several years, but I frequently think about starting back, so I like to stay up to date on everything.

    Liked by 5 people

  21. Steve Sawczyn

    Thanks so much, really appreciate the comparison table as it’s much easier to tell which features go with which app now. Selfishly, I wish we either still had one app (people not using Jetpack just wouldn’t have the Jetpack features), or that the team had gone with different naming such as WordPress and WordPress Light. I’m sure it’s just habit, but I find myself looking for the WordPress app, panicking for a brief moment when I don’t find it, and then remembering that to post to my *WordPress* blog, I have to use an app that doesn’t have WordPress in its name. That said, the transition couldn’t have been smoother for me which I really appreciate, so a big thanks to the team.

    Liked by 4 people

  22. Elysa A.

    I just switched and I hope to have a great experience starting my blog again.

    Liked by 5 people

  23. Sonakshi

    I have an issue with the writer’s prompt. Most of them are related to topics which aren’t included in my blogs. Is their a way to personalize the same in accordance with the subject matter on which the writer usually posts about?

    Liked by 3 people

  24. Cikgu Ismail Omar

    A small step for a big moment.

    Liked by 3 people

  25. anne leueen

    I’m nervous about deleting the WordPress App.How do I do that anyway.?

    Liked by 3 people

  26. Deacon Jonathan Jones ofs

    I am confused. I have enjoyed using WordPress, switching to Jetpack sounds like WordPress no longer wants my business. I have to pay more for Jetpack. And what about my subscription to WordPress? This really sucks!

    Liked by 4 people

    • Jerry B

      Hi there, I think it will help if I clarify that WordPress.com sites like stanthonywalnuttree.blog have always used Jetpack to power the site functionality (and we also make a Jetpack plugin that folks with WordPress sites on other providers can install) so switching to the Jetpack app is perfect for your situation. Essentially you’ve been Jetpack all along without realizing it, so you’re not really switching.

      So in this case you will be using a app that has a new name (Jetpack) but the same functionality you have always enjoyed with the WordPress app. Also this will not affect your subscriptions at all, it won’t affect any of your current workflows, you’ll just be using an app that does the same thing even though it has a new name. 🙂

      Liked by 5 people

  27. encounters

    Thank you for the clarification is it possible to have both apps? What made me unsettled was the idea of replacing WordPress with Jetpack I guess I have been using WordPress ever since it started more than a decade ago and am so attached to it. If it is possibly I do not mind using both apps..

    Liked by 3 people

  28. groundtalk

    Yes it is smooth and helpful 👌

    Liked by 4 people

  29. Sabine Verburg

    I use already the Jetpack Mobile App with my IPHONE and IPad
    Is it necessaire to have it at my MACBook too?

    Liked by 6 people

  30. LifeLights

    Nice !

    Liked by 5 people

  31. Gaurav Tiwari

    Switching was quite easier as it imported all my data from WordPress official app automagically. Thanks for this.

    Liked by 4 people

  32. zipdemons

    Am on it already, its cool

    Liked by 4 people

  33. petermuyembe1283

    Great.

    Liked by 4 people

  34. Amy DeGregorio

    I’d love to switch, but every time I try the app crashes.

    Liked by 6 people

  35. Sonika

    Already using jetpack app …it’s amazing… Thanks WP and jetpack…. Loved it 👌❤

    Liked by 5 people

  36. ahg3rd

    Super easy conversion. Everything was intact.
    You’re doing a great job.

    Thanks.

    Liked by 6 people

  37. Gen X

    Great thanks for the update ☺️

    Liked by 5 people

  38. Petunia Petals

    I absolutely love jetpack! It’s so convient and makes using WordPress that much sleeker. I was a little worried at first but I’ve come to find that jetpack has too much to offer to pass up the opportunity

    Liked by 5 people

  39. Deacon Jonathan Jones ofs

    I understand what you writing about mobile, IPhones and Jetpack. What about IPads?

    Liked by 5 people

  40. Paula Prober

    I have read through some of the comments so I’m reassured that I can still run my blog/website through my laptop and that will not change in March. Right? So, my question is, how will it appear on my phone when I want to read my posts there or how will it be received by my readers on their phones? I’m assuming all of that will remain the same, too. Yes? Thanks!

    Liked by 4 people

    • Fotis

      Hi, you’re right. Nothing will change. You’ll be able to manage your site both from your laptop and the new Jetpack app on your phone.

      Liked by 5 people

  41. jwatkins

    How can we confirm Thatcher the latest version of WordPress before switching to Jetpack? I host my blog investsense.com thru WP. Will this change affect my hosting capabilities? Thanks! James W. Watkins, III, J.D., CFP Board Emeritus™ member, AWMA® Managing Member/CEO InvestSense, LLC Fiduciary Risk Management Counsel

    Liked by 3 people

    • Fotis

      Your site is hosted on WordPress.com, and we automatically update it to the latest version of WordPress. So, you can safely switch to the Jetpack app and continue managing your site.

      Liked by 3 people

  42. thoughtinink

    Is it possible to have two blogs sites and use WordPress app for one and jetpack app for the other on your PC?

    Liked by 4 people

    • Fotis

      Yes, that’s possible. What we don’t recommend is having both apps on the same device, as it may lead to issues such as data conflicts.

      Liked by 4 people

  43. V. Ananya

    Thanks for the neat post update. 😊

    Liked by 4 people

  44. andrei

    In the comments section on Jetpack, can I click another commenter’s name and get to their profile? That doesn’t work for me.

    Liked by 3 people

  45. disperser

    So, I’m not the only one who asked, but I’ve not yet seen a definitive answer.

    It sounds like I might be able to keep both apps on my phone, but I’m concerned by the words “transfer data” from one app to the other.

    Could someone please give a definite answer regarding keeping both apps on the same phone?

    Stuff like:
    Will both apps have updated data (posts, comments, etc.)?
    Will changes in posts made in one app be reflected in the other app and on the dashboard when on the PC?
    Does enabling the Jetpack app disable/deprecate the WordPress app? By that, I mean more than the planned March 2023 deprecation of the app?

    Note: the comments guidelines state not to use comments for “asking questions” . . . This seems like a strange request, given this post is about informing the users about the app.

    Liked by 3 people

    • Fotis

      Hi, it’s not recommended to keep both apps. Managing your sites across both apps is currently unsupported and may lead to issues such as data conflicts. Once the migration of the Jetpack app is complete, you can safely uninstall the WordPress app.

      As for the WordPress app, we’re not depreciating it. It will still be available, but it’ll focus only on the basics of writing and publishing. With the Jetpack app, you’ll be able to use all the tools and features of WordPress.com, like Stats, Reader, notification, and more.

      Liked by 4 people

  46. Onuohanaomi

    Love it ❤️❤️❤️

    Liked by 5 people

  47. Christian Akpota

    This is nice 😃

    Liked by 3 people

  48. Steven Soper

    There’s something that I wish both apps would add. The HTML code widget

    Liked by 4 people

  49. susanbassmarcus1

    If I stayed with the wordpress app instead of switching to Jetpack, will my site still have spam protection?

    Liked by 4 people

  50. Manoj Mehra

    WordPress is just ruining the blogging experience with frequent and unnecessary updates. How to ruin a good platform, learn from WordPress. I couldn’t the logic of using the Jetpack app when all the things of Jetpack already exist in the WordPress app.

    What if we lose our blog posts in switching from the WordPress app to the Jetpack app?

    Liked by 5 people

    • Fotis

      Hi, you won’t lose any posts or pages as those are synced to our servers. When switching, the Jetpack app will automatically log you in and migrate all your data. Once this is done, you can safely delete the WordPress app.

      Liked by 3 people

  51. Brianolupot

    Really working straight way. Thanks WP! Jetpack! Automatic

    Liked by 4 people

  52. Kathy Pickett

    I am having a hard time uploading photos to use in a new post. In my blog, I do use photos so any suggestions?

    Liked by 5 people

  53. John Elphinston

    I am confused by this. Is this intended for end user use on a mobile in particular or
    Is it something that as developer of a pretty basic site, I need to switch over to

    Please advise.
    Thanks

    Liked by 4 people

    • Fotis

      This is for anyone who wants to manage their WordPress.com and self-hosted sites on their phone or tablet. If you already use the WordPress app, switching to the Jetpack app is recommended, so that you continue to have all those extra features like Stats, the Reader, notifications, and more.

      Liked by 4 people

  54. Kathy Pickett

    I usually upload my photo directly from my phone and I was able to access but it is more complicated now. I used to be able to start typing right after clicking the photo to use. Now, I have to get into the app first and go to media to select a photo. It seemed easier for me using a phone the other way..

    Liked by 5 people

  55. Ansela Corsino

    I’m enjoying the jetpack app a lot! It has all the blogging functions I used on the WordPress app, and the blog feed reader was a pleasant addition. I’m reading more blogs now because of the reader.

    Liked by 4 people

  56. dewanfaysal333

    Count me in

    Liked by 3 people

  57. conversationswithcoffee

    I love the Jetpack app, thanks for sharing 🙂

    Liked by 6 people

  58. legendsfeedback1233

    Good stuff!

    Liked by 6 people

  59. Shuaib Hassan

    Good 👍🏾

    Liked by 6 people

  60. Chandan Farswan

    love it

    Liked by 5 people

  61. mohammadbakh1380

    I iust installed the app yesterday and it’s a great and simple way to see your site views.

    Liked by 5 people

  62. kham wanga

    Thia is the greatest app i have used and it has many unlimited opportunities

    Liked by 6 people

  63. mujtabavirk1

    Informative and good post

    Liked by 7 people

  64. infoallmix article (@zubair7701)

    Informative and helpful article, I am very happy thanks.

    Liked by 6 people

  65. SHEERMADNESS NUTRITION

    Very informative, and seems helpful, but can you answer my query, my website is powered by Godaddy, so in that case will I have to switch to wordpress to reap the benefits, or I can still use the app?
    Awaiting reply from your end.

    Liked by 4 people

  66. legacymediagh

    Very informative

    Liked by 6 people

  67. ANJU'S DISCOVERY

    Yeah I’m also coverted into jetpack app it’s very easy to handle 😊 thanku WordPress 🤍

    Liked by 5 people

  68. Angry Weegie

    If I switch to Jetpack on my tablet, will I still be able to update posts on both tablet and laptop? Also, when I give users my website address, will I still use the WordPress.com address?

    Liked by 5 people

  69. Anthony Friday

    I love this idea of jetpack app with more features in mobile phones, everything in one place, thanks for making it simple.

    Liked by 6 people

  70. druekberg

    When I installed the Jetpack app it said I needed to remove the WordPress app. Since my main interest is in using the WordPress app to update my site and posts, it’s not helpful to have to delete it so I can get stats from Jetpack. If I’m forced to choose between the two, I’ll keep the WordPress app.

    Liked by 5 people

  71. rkrontheroad

    I always use WP in my browser, on both my laptop and my phone. I’ve never downloaded the WP app. Will it change automatically in my browser or do I have to download the JP app to use on both? I like the flexibility of updating my blog through the browser on any platform since I travel a lot.

    Liked by 5 people

  72. DorkyMum

    Hi there, I have deleted the WordPress app and installed the Jetpack one. I run four blogs/websites – three of them seem to have synched okay, and their posts are visible in the Jetpack app. For the fourth blog, I can see the stats, but it is showing that there are no posts. I have raised a ticket twice with Jetpack asking for help with how to resolve this, but have not had a response. Please could you advise the best way forward?

    Liked by 5 people

  73. Jenmaselli

    Jetpack has caused a fatal error on my site and now I can’t access it at all.

    Liked by 4 people

  74. ALCHEMIST8794

    Loving the Jetpackt app. It is full of everything needed to keep my blog up and running as well as allowing me to keep track of comments and views. Awesome job!

    Liked by 6 people

  75. Stijn Lamers

    Is there a stats widget for iOS in the making? It was one of the most important features of the WordPress-app for me.

    Liked by 5 people

  76. Eat Up! Kitchen

    Are the people with self-hosted WordPress sites the same people who are publishing from a mobile app? Why does this consolidation make more sense than those with a Jetpack account using a simple streamlined Jetpack app to monitor their site? This is so confusing and annoying. I’m never going to publish from a mobile app, why do I need all this in the Jetpack app? There should be one app for WordPressing and a different app for a Jetpacking. Sometimes I just wish developers would stop developing.

    Liked by 4 people

    • supernovia

      Self-hosted users have been using the WordPress app to manage their sites. Some of those use Jetpack features and some do not. We are rehoming Jetpack features in the Jetpack app, because the WordPress app will be focused on core features going forward.

      If you install the Jetpack app, you’ll find it’s very much like the WordPress app you’ve known. You won’t have to use publishing tools if you only need stats and whatnot, and folks who used the WordPress app for Jetpack features in addition to publishing will have a familiar experience in the Jetpack app, too.

      Liked by 2 people

  77. Pen Man

    I love it, I switched and met all my post at it is.

    Liked by 5 people

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