WordPress AI Team Formation & Development
In May 2025, WordPress announced the formation of a dedicated WordPress AI Team, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s evolution. This specialized group is focused on accelerating and coordinating artificial intelligence projects across the WordPress ecosystem. The team held its inaugural introduction on June 2, 2025, with a clear mission to build foundational building blocks for AI integration into WordPress.
Key AI Projects & Tools
Telex – AI Development Tool
WordPress CEO Matt Mullenweg introduced Telex at WordCamp US 2025, an experimental AI development tool he described as “a V0 or Lovable, but specifically for WordPress.” Telex represents a significant leap forward, allowing users to create Gutenberg blocks using prompt-based AI interfaces, dramatically simplifying the development process.
AI Services & Infrastructure
The WordPress AI team has clarified there are no immediate plans to integrate LLMs directly into WordPress Core. Instead, they’re focusing on canonical plugins and packages that abstract AI provider APIs:
- AI Services Plugin: Provides an abstraction layer for multiple AI providers, enabling developers to use a unified API for AI interactions
- MCP WP: Implements Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in WordPress, enabling advanced AI integrations and allowing AI assistants to interact directly with WordPress content
WordPress 6.9 Updates
The Abilities API is being finalized for inclusion in WordPress 6.9, with the beta release scheduled for October 21, 2025, and final release on December 2, 2025. WordPress 6.9 will focus on laying the groundwork for future AI integrations, providing developers with the tools they need to build intelligent features.
AI Plugin Ecosystem Updates
All in One SEO released a major AI update featuring:
- AI-powered writing assistant
- AI image generator
- LLM SEO optimization tools
All features work directly inside the WordPress editor, streamlining content creation workflows.
WooCommerce AI Integration
WooCommerce has officially moved into Agentic Commerce, introducing AI-driven purchasing capabilities. AI assistants like Claude will be able to browse products, make recommendations, and even complete orders autonomously through WooCommerce’s MCP framework. This represents a fundamental shift in how online shopping could work in the future.
The Future of WordPress & AI
These developments demonstrate that WordPress is actively integrating AI capabilities across its ecosystem while maintaining its core values of being open-source and community-driven. The platform is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI revolution, ensuring that millions of websites can benefit from artificial intelligence advancements.
Last updated: November 2025