Developed by Josh Wardle, a software engineer based in Brooklyn, the puzzle was originally a gift for his girlfriend who ...

Developed by Josh Wardle, a software engineer based in Brooklyn, the game was originally a gift for his girlfriend who loved word games. Initially intended for the couple's own enjoyment during ...

Software engineer and artist Josh Wardle created Wordle during the COVID-19 lockdowns with his partner Palak Shah. He studied media arts at Royal Holloway, University of London, then earned a ...

Software engineer and artist Josh Wardle created Wordle during the COVID-19 lockdowns with his partner Palak Shah. He studied media arts at Royal Holloway, University of London, then earned a ...

Years after it was created by New York-based software developer Josh Wardle, Wordle's popularity is still going strong. In October 2021, Wardle released the word-based puzzle to the general public.