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How to Delete Your WordPress.com Account

WordPress.com is a popular blogging platform that allows users to create free websites and blogs.

⚡ Difficulty: Medium 🕐 ~10 minutes 🛡ī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Log in to WordPress.com and cancel any active subscriptions first (closing requires no active paid plans).

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Step 2

Hover over your name at the top right corner and click 'My WordPress.com account'.

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Step 3

Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click 'Delete your account permanently'.

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Step 4

Check your email — you'll receive instructions to restore your account within 30 days if you change your mind.

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Step 5

After 30 days all data is purged from WordPress.com servers and cannot be reversed.

⚠ī¸ What Happens

  • All sites you own and their content are deleted
  • You cannot reuse your email address for a new account for 30 days
  • After 30 days all data is purged and cannot be reversed
  • Other Automattic services using this login (Gravatar, WooCommerce, Akismet) are also affected

ℹī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: Unknown
  • Data retention: Unknown
  • Founded: 2003
  • Monthly users: Unknown

📝 Important Notes

Closing your WordPress.com account also closes your Gravatar profile, Akismet, and any other Automattic services that use the same login. Comments you've left on other sites are NOT deleted. Your username becomes permanently unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my WordPress.com account after closing it?

Yes — for 30 days. You'll receive an email with restore instructions when you close your account. After 30 days all data is permanently purged.

Does closing my WordPress.com account delete my Gravatar?

Yes. Closing your WordPress.com account also affects other Automattic services using the same login, including Gravatar, WooCommerce.com, and Akismet.

Do my comments on other blogs get deleted?

No. Comments you've left on other WordPress.com sites remain. To remove them, contact the site owner directly.

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