Is there an official Wordle app?

Short answer

Yes, but Wordle is part of the official NYT Games app rather than a separate app named only Wordle. Verify that The New York Times Company is the developer, or play from the New York Times Games website.

Which app should you try?

What these apps need to do

Official Wordle

Compare documented capabilities

This is what we could verify from official sources. Pricing can still affect whether a feature is available to you.

Capabilities and pricing recorded in our catalog
AppOfficial WordlePricing
NYT Games: Wordle & CrosswordSupportedFree with paid upgrades

What you get with each app

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

The New York Times Company

Use NYT Games when you want the official Wordle on iPhone or iPad.

Useful features

Keep in mind: The app contains several games. Free access, archives, statistics and analysis tools can have different account or subscription requirements.

Look for NYT Games, not a Wordle-only listing

The New York Times identifies Wordle as an included game in NYT Games. A separate app using Wordle in its name may be a different game, so check the developer and follow the official listing.

Web and app access may differ

You can also play through the New York Times Games website. Account syncing, archives, statistics and Wordle Bot access can depend on how you sign in and the plan attached to the account.

Sources and how we checked

Source-based research; not hands-on testing. We use official product pages, developer listings and support documentation, then flag details that still need checking.

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