WordPress.com Changelog: Custom AI Themes and A New Video Player

WordPress.com Changelog: Custom AI Themes and A New Video Player

WordPress.com Changelog: Custom AI Themes and A New Video Player WordPress.com Staff September 15, 2026 2 mins read We're excited to announce two major updates rolling out to WordPress.com: Custom AI Themes and a brand new Video Player! ### Custom AI Themes Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, Custom AI Themes allow you to generate unique website designs tailored to your needs. Simply describe your vision, and our AI will create a stunning theme for you. This feature is designed to make website creation faster and more accessible, especially for those who want a distinctive online presence without extensive design experience. ### New Video Player We’ve completely revamped our video player to offer a smoother and more immersive viewing experience. The new player includes improved playback controls, better performance across devices, and enhanced accessibility features. Whether you're embedding videos or hosting them directly on your site, you'll notice a significant upgrade. These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to providing powerful and user-friendly tools for building and managing your online presence.