Been meaning to start a newsletter? Now you can ask ChatGPT or Claude to start one on WordPress.com.
It can build your site, add subscribers, and even send your first issue all from the same conversation.
You’re still the one who says go.
Start your newsletter with a conversation #
In the video above, the goal is to build a wedding website and keep guests updated by email.
Here’s the prompt:
Build a wedding site and newsletter on WordPress.com. Add our guest list as subscribers so we can send to everyone ASAP.
Attach your guest list and confirm the site name. Your agent creates the site, asks you to confirm you have permission to email everyone, and adds your guests as subscribers.
It launches the site when you say so and drafts your first email. When you reply “Send it,” the email goes to your guests.
You can use the same approach for a gardening newsletter, updates for your bakery’s regulars, or a weekly hiking guide.
What else can your AI assistant do? #
The wedding newsletter is just one example. From building your site to welcoming subscribers and checking email performance, you can do more without leaving the conversation.
Build your website
Your agent creates a new WordPress.com site, writes the homepage, and launches it. You can also ask it to switch to a theme you like.
Ask your agent to find a .com domain for your site. It gives you a checkout link already set up for that site.
Welcome new subscribers
Ask your agent to write your welcome email and choose where replies go. It can also add sign-up forms and create topics readers can choose from.
Import your subscriber list
Paste or attach a subscriber list, including one exported from beehiiv, Kit, Ghost, Mailchimp, Medium, or Patreon. Your agent can add up to 100 people at a time.
On a paid plan, you can upload a larger list from your Subscribers screen. The free plan lets you import up to 100 subscribers, and new readers can still sign up on their own.
Publish your next issue
Your agent can draft a post, create a cover image, and publish it. Ready to send? Say the word, and WordPress.com emails your subscribers. You can also ask it to keep part of a post for subscribers only or publish to your site without sending an email.
Check delivery and readership
Ask “Did my newsletter go out?” to see how many people it reached. If something is stopping your emails, your agent tells you. When you can fix the problem, it also explains the cause, such as a site that hasn’t launched yet.
You can also ask your agent to report your views, visitors, and subscriber count.
How does it compare with other newsletter platforms? #
Other newsletter platforms also connect with AI, but not all of them let you send an issue straight from the conversation. Here’s how they compare:
| Platform | Can AI start your newsletter? | Can you send your newsletter from chat? |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress.com | Yes, with your approval | Yes, with your approval |
| Substack | No | No, its agent is read-only |
| beehiiv | No | Partly. On its Max, Pro and Enterprise plans it can schedule a send after you take a final look. On Lite it saves drafts you send from beehiiv. |
| Kit | No | No, on a paid plan (Creator or Pro) you confirm each send inside Kit |
| Ghost | No, you set up the Ghost site yourself first | Yes, through a beta tool you run on your own computer, on the Publisher plan or above or your own server |
Comparison as of November 11, 2026, based on each company’s own help pages and docs.
Your newsletter lives on a website you own, where readers can find your posts on the web and subscribe. They can also follow you in the WordPress.com Reader.
WordPress.com has no subscriber or sending limits on any plan, including free.
Start your newsletter #
Ready to give it a go? Connect WordPress.com to ChatGPT or Claude, sign in, and tell it what you want to create. Your assistant will guide you through the process and ask before making changes or sending anything.
The WordPress.com MCP connection is included on all paid plans and available on free sites through November. So there’s no time better than today to launch your newsletter.
For more inspiration, see what you can do with newsletters and AI. Need help connecting? Follow our MCP setup guide.