This is the vendor-neutral future of AI in WordPress: free, open source, and using your own Anthropic, Google or OpenAI key through the Settings > Connectors screen that shipped in WordPress 7.0. Features are toggled under Settings > AI, and it can install the MCP Adapter for you.
It requires WordPress 7.0.3+, it's still young (version 1.5), and several headline features (Content Assistant, Site Agent) were still listed as coming soon.
What WordPress AI plugin (official) is
The WordPress project's reference plugin for opt-in AI features in the admin and block editor. Everything is off by default; you enable one stable Feature (image generation/editing) and a list of Experiments such as alt text, titles, excerpts, translation, comment moderation and MCP access.
How it works with WordPress
Feature plugin (not core) that builds on core's WP AI Client, Connectors screen and Abilities API. Settings > AI to toggle features; API keys via Settings > Connectors with provider connector plugins. Block editor required.
Key features
- Image Generation and Editing (the only 'Feature'; the rest are 'Experiments')
- Alt text, title, excerpt, slug and meta description generation
- Content summarization, resizing, translation, classification; type-ahead text
- Comment moderation and suggested replies
- Editorial Notes review and revision change summaries; text to speech
- MCP Access (installs MCP Adapter and controls exposed abilities) and WebMCP
- Markdown feeds for AI agents; API key encryption; AI request logging; Abilities Explorer
Pricing
| Plan | Price (USD) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Plugin is free; AI usage billed by your provider |
AI limits: None from the plugin; provider billing applies. Some experiments run automatically (e.g., comment moderation) and consume requests.
Your own AI key: Yes (Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, others via connector plugins)
Prices are as listed on the official pricing page in November 2026 and can change. Check the current pricing before you buy.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Official, open-source and provider-agnostic
- Free; you pay only provider usage
- Granular opt-in for each feature
- Shows what each feature sends to the provider and how often
- Reference implementation developers can learn from
Cons
- Experiments can change or disappear between releases
- Requires WordPress 7.0.3+ and the block editor
- Needs separate connector plugin plus provider account
- Few ratings so far; still maturing
On WordPress.org: active installs: 60,000+, rating: 4.2/5 (84/100, 10 ratings), last updated: 2026-10-30, version: 1.5.0, requires wp: 7.0.3 (as shown in November 2026).
Who it's for
Good fit: Site owners and developers who want official, vendor-neutral AI features and to follow WordPress's AI direction.
Look elsewhere if: Classic Editor sites or users who want an all-in-one paid AI service without API keys.