How To Play Wordle For Free (Forever)

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The viral sensation Wordlegained so much traction in large part because of how accessible it is, and it staying free after its acquisition by The New York Times is a concern for many. Players can participate in the daily word puzzle on any web browser, and there are no ads or paywalls getting in the way of its simplistic UI and straightforward premise. However, Wordle enthusiasts are starting to worry that may change in the near future. Given that The New York Times acquired ownership of Wordle for around $1 million, it seems likely it could turn the game into paid content. Fortunately, there are a few ways to work around whatever monetization efforts may end up happening.

Wordle was developed as a personal project by creator Josh Wardle, inspired in large part by the daily puzzle games featured in The New York Times. When he spoke up about the NY Times purchase of Wordle, he stated that it felt like a natural progression for the company to take over ownership of the game. A larger team should theoretically be better able to accommodate the now-massive audience that Wordle has found, and The New York Times could introduce helpful new features such as synced progress across devices and more varied social sharing features.

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While both Wardle and The New York Times confirmed that Wordle will still be free to access for both new and returning players of the game, many players were thrown off by the NYTimes word choice, specifying that Wordle would remain «initially» free of monetization. Given that many other games featured on the NYTimes website are similarly locked behind a paywall, some for as much as $5 a month, it seems inevitable that Wordle will either be entirely