Wordle is acquired by The New York Times; will it be free in the future?

Wordle's popularity has led The New York Times to pay a "seven-figure" sum. The newspaper is acquiring one of the most popular games on the Internet as a new step to boost the marketing of its subscriptions. What will happen from now on? Will it be free? Its creator dispels any doubts at this point.

Will Wordle remain free?

Josh Wardle, the game's creator, assured in a statement that Wordle will remain free once it moves to The New York Times website. From that point on, he will work to ensure that the progress of current profiles is maintained.

A one-person milestone

“It has been incredible to watch a game bring so much joy to so many, and I feel so grateful for the personal stories some of you have shared with me,” Wardle himself begins the statement. “On the flip side, I’d be lying if I said this hasn’t been a little overwhelming. After all, I am just one person, and it is important to me that, as Wordle grows, it continues to provide a great experience to everyone.”

Wardle says he has been a big fan of the medium's approach to pastimes, which goes back to the very origins of The New York Times. "Their values align with mine on this matter and I'm thrilled that they will be stewards of the game moving forward," he relates.

The idea behind its creation occurred as a hobby during the months of pandemic for his partner, with whom he shared a taste for word games. After a few months, what started as a game for a few went viral thanks to the loudspeaker of social networks, to the point where we are today.

Currently the title does not have a web application in the main mobile distributors. By clicking on this link you can find it for browsers.

Source | Josh Wardle