How to connect Netlify and WordPress.com
Create a New Scenario to Connect Netlify and WordPress.com
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Netlify, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Netlify or WordPress.com will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Netlify or WordPress.com, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Netlify Node
Select the Netlify node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Add the WordPress.com Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Netlify node, select WordPress.com from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within WordPress.com.

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Authenticate WordPress.com
Now, click the WordPress.com node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your WordPress.com settings. Authentication allows you to use WordPress.com through Latenode.
Configure the Netlify and WordPress.com Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Netlify and WordPress.com Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Netlify, WordPress.com, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Netlify and WordPress.com integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Netlify and WordPress.com (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Netlify and WordPress.com
Netlify + WordPress.com + Google Sheets: When a new deploy succeeds on Netlify, the workflow finds the corresponding WordPress.com post and adds a row to a Google Sheet to track deployment and content performance.
WordPress.com + Netlify + Slack: When a new post is published on WordPress.com, trigger a new Netlify deploy, and upon successful deployment, send a message to a Slack channel notifying the team about the new blog post and its deployment status.
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Use Netlify with Latenode to automate website deployments based on triggers from other apps. Update content, manage builds, and monitor site status directly within Latenode workflows. Simplify web development pipelines and connect them to your broader business processes using visual, scalable automation.
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About WordPress.com
Automate WordPress.com content management with Latenode. Automatically create posts, update pages, and manage comments based on triggers from other apps. Streamline content workflows & connect WordPress.com to your CRM, marketing tools, or databases. Scale publishing tasks with no-code ease or custom JavaScript logic.
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FAQ Netlify and WordPress.com
How can I connect my Netlify account to WordPress.com using Latenode?
To connect your Netlify account to WordPress.com on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Netlify and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Netlify and WordPress.com accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I trigger WordPress.com posts on new Netlify deploys?
Yes, you can! Use Latenode to automate content updates, announcing new site versions on WordPress.com. Benefit from no-code blocks and JavaScript for custom notifications.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Netlify with WordPress.com?
Integrating Netlify with WordPress.com allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically posting updates to WordPress.com after a successful Netlify deploy.
- Creating drafts in WordPress.com from Netlify form submissions.
- Syncing Netlify site analytics data to WordPress.com dashboards.
- Triggering Netlify builds when new content is published on WordPress.com.
- Backing up WordPress.com content to Netlify storage on a schedule.
Can I use Latenode to automatically scale my Netlify site builds?
Yes! Latenode helps manage build queues and optimize resources via advanced logic and serverless functions, ensuring faster deployments.
Are there any limitations to the Netlify and WordPress.com integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Rate limits imposed by Netlify and WordPress.com may affect high-volume workflows.
- Complex data transformations may require custom JavaScript code.
- Real-time synchronization may experience delays depending on API response times.