by Anura Guruge
on January 9, 2023
I only used the WordPress APP on my phone to check Stats. I do all of my WordPress blog postings, updates & maintenance from my desktop PC. So, I don’t really use the WP APP that much.
For the last few days, everytime I opened the WP APP, I would get a pop-up from ‘Jetpack’ telling me to install the Jetpack APP. I had no idea that this was not a recommendation — BUT a COMMAND. I had ignored the request because the WP APP was working & gave me the Stats I sought.
But then tonight the Stats stopped working on the WP APP!
Having dealt with WP for over 20-years I kind of had a hunch. They have disabled Stats to force me to install Jetpack. I WAS, alas, RIGHT!
The above e-mail confirms that.
I installed the Jetpack APP & BINGO I had my Stats again. Even without being told I uninstalled the WP APP.
So, that is the story.
IF you use the WP APP look into this. The Jetpack APP is supposed to work whether you have Jetpack on your Website/blog or NOT.
I have informed my readers about that since August of last year.
WordPress is removing Jetpack from the WordPress Mobile App to accommodate WordPress.org (Which is the self-hosted version of WordPress).
People on WordPress.org are not obligated to use Jetpack; therefore having it integrated into the WordPress Mobile App poses a problem.
Jetpack includes:
• Stats
• Sharing buttons that you see on WordPress.com.
• The Block Editor.
Therefore, to enjoy those things in an App format, users are advised to move over to the Jetpack Website Builder App for Mobile.
On a positive note, Jetpack is going to remain on the web version of WordPress.com.
Renard,
I have both .org & .com WP sites. This one is .org BUT I use JetPack. You did good informing your readers. Stay in touch. All the best. Anura