# WordPress official browser extension launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wordpress-official-browser-extension-launch
> Updated: 2026-08-16T10:42:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

WordPress has released an official, open-source browser extension compatible with Google Chrome, Chromium-based browsers, and macOS Safari. The tool is designed to improve the user experience for site administrators by allowing them to hide the standard WordPress admin bar, which can otherwise interfere with site design elements like sticky headers.

Key functionalities include the ability to identify if a visited website is running WordPress, rapid navigation to various editors (such as post, category, and block theme site editors), and easy access to a user’s own WordPress sites. WordPress has noted that the extension prioritizes privacy by performing all operations locally on the user’s device without uploading or tracking data.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: WordPress launches official browser extension

WordPress has launched an official, open-source browser extension that allows administrators to hide the Admin Bar while maintaining quick access to editing tools and site management features.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wordpress-launches-official-browser-extension-1

### 2026-08-13: WordPress launches official browser extension

WordPress has launched an official open-source browser extension for Chrome and Safari to help users hide the admin bar and access site shortcuts more efficiently.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wordpress-launches-official-browser-extension

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