Jetpack Goes Modular With More Features Now Available as Individual Plugins
Jetpack announced today that it is splitting out six of its most popular features into individual plugins. Automattic reports that the company received feedback from developers and site owners asking for the ability to use specific components of Jetpack as part of their own “tech stack” of plugins. The six features that are now available as individual plugins include the following: Jetpack BackupReal-time site backups on Automattic’s cloud infrastructureJetpack ProtectScan for vulnerabilities in WordPress core, themes, and plugins for freeJetpack BoostImprove site speed and SEO for free in just a few clicksJetpack SocialAutomatically share new posts and products on social channels for freeJetpack SearchHelp visitors find what they are looking forJetpack CRMStreamline communication, provide better customer service, and grow sales. Three of those plugins were already available as separate plugins (Backup, CRM, and Boost). The Protect, Boost, and Social plugins are free to use. Backup, CRM, and Search require a paid plan in order to work. Jetpack representatives confirmed those three plugins fall under the WordPress.org guidelines for SaaS connection plugins. For years developers have criticized Jetpack for being “bloated,” bundling too many features. In 2019, Jetpack acknowledged that the plugin had a discovery problem, where users who were not fully familiar with the plugin’s dozens…
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