Improving Fediverse Engagement With the Reactions Block

We consider within the open net and interoperability between on-line publishing platforms. That’s why we’re excited in regards to the Fediverse and are dedicated to transport options that improve the way your site connects to the open web. Immediately, we’re introducing Likes, Reposts, and the Fediverse Reactions block, constructing on our dedication to decentralized publishing.

Introducing the Reactions Block

With the Reactions Block, likes and reposts from Mastodon and different Fediverse platforms are mechanically added to the top of your posts (when you’re utilizing the Web site Editor). It’s even good sufficient to cover itself on posts with out Reactions. Right here’s a have a look at Fediverse reactions in motion:

To disable or customise its placement, click on “Edit Web site” within the admin bar, choose the Content material block, and modify the settings:

For older themes, you may manually add the block to any publish or web page.

However wait, that’s not all

We’ve been working over the previous a number of months to enhance your expertise with WordPress.com. Listed here are two different latest enhancements we’re excited to share with you:

• Push and e-mail notifications. Get notified immediately when your posts are Appreciated or Reposted by way of the Jetpack app, dashboard, or e-mail.
• Reply to feedback, federated. When somebody feedback from the Fediverse, your replies federate again, retaining the dialog seen on each side. Likes and Reposts are handled like feedback, permitting you to handle them straight within the WordPress admin interface. This function has been dwell since early 2024, nevertheless it’s value sharing now.

Have you ever related your WordPress.com web site to the Fediverse?

Fediverse integration is out there to all WordPress.com customers—together with free plans—and for WordPress.org customers by way of the ActivityPub plugin. We wish to be certain that our instruments are accessible to creators of all sizes, in order that your work is accessible to your entire followers, in every single place.

Begin receiving Likes, Reposts, and showcasing engagement at this time. Get began with our Enter the Fediverse guide.