Discovering and launching reusable WordPress environments in WordPress Studio just got easier: the Blueprints Gallery is now available in the Studio desktop app.

For custom or community Blueprints, using them in Studio often meant bringing in a configuration from outside the app, whether through a URL, ZIP file, JSON configuration, or GitHub example. Now, with Blueprints Gallery, you can browse, preview, and launch ready-to-use WordPress setups directly inside Studio.

Studio is WordPress.com’s fast, free, open source desktop app for building, testing, and managing WordPress sites locally. 

What are Blueprints? 

Paired with Studio’s no-server-setup local environment, Blueprints make repeat projects faster to start and easier to keep consistent.

Blueprints are reusable JSON configurations that automatically set up a WordPress environment with specific themes, plugins, content, and settings. Think of them as advanced site recipes: instead of manually setting up your ideal configuration from scratch, you can launch a fully configured site in just a few clicks.

Whether you are building a portfolio, testing a plugin, experimenting with WooCommerce, or spinning up a local development environment, Blueprints help you get started faster and with less repetitive setup work.

What is the Blueprints Gallery?

The Blueprints Gallery is a curated collection of ready-made WordPress site setups now available directly in Studio. It gives you quick access to Blueprints designed for different workflows, use cases, and experiments.

Instead of leaving Studio to find or import Blueprint configurations, you can browse a growing library of pre-configured environments tailored for things like blogging, ecommerce, development, design exploration, or plugin testing.

Each Blueprint is designed to help you skip repetitive setup steps so you can spend less time on setup and more time working in WordPress.

For developers, the Blueprints library is also available through Studio’s CLI. With the blueprint command, you can list available Blueprints and launch a fully configured local WordPress site directly from your terminal in just a few steps.

How to access the Blueprints Gallery

The Blueprints Gallery is available in Studio desktop version 1.9.0 and later. First, make sure to update Studio. Then, click on the “Add site” button in the sidebar:

Next, choose “Build a new site” and scroll down to the “Explore more Blueprints” section.

That’s it! Choose a Blueprint that fits your workflow and spin up a local WordPress site in seconds.

You can also use the Live Preview button to explore Blueprints before creating your site. Previews are powered by WordPress Playground, making it easy to quickly test layouts, themes, plugins, and overall site experience.

Looking for something specific? Use the search box to quickly find Blueprints that match your needs. 

Want to build your own Blueprints? This guide will teach you the basics of creating a custom Blueprint.

The Blueprints Gallery is now available in Studio 1.9.0 and later.

It’s now easier to discover, preview, and launch reusable WordPress setups directly inside Studio. As the gallery continues to grow, you will see more Blueprints added for different workflows, learning experiences, and creative use cases.

Explore the Blueprints Gallery, and find your next starting point for building locally with Studio.