Top WordPress design trends for 2026: interactivity, AI, and the return to digital ownership
According to several WordPress experts, some of the most evident changes are already redefining how websites are created: from sites that behave like apps to the creation of sites with the help of AI.
To better understand the WordPress design trends that will shape 2026, we spoke with Allan Cole, from the WordPress.com Special Projects Design Team, Pablo Moratinos, WordPress.com Brand Ambassador, and other WordPress design experts.
1. WordPress development has shifted from coding to providing instructions and prompts.
Previously, to create a website feature, you had to open a blank code file. Now you can start with a single sentence.
AI tools generate functional components, plugins, and themes, drastically reducing setup time. Describe what you need, receive a working starting point in minutes, and refine it to your liking.
For example, Telex generates native WordPress blocks with just a couple of prompts. Describe the block, refine it, download it as a plugin, and install it on your site.
As Cole says, "It's great for combining the design process with content creation."