WordPress to app — branded mobile client
In one sentence
BuildMyAPK turns a WordPress site into a mobile app by reading the live URL (brand, structure, optional API) and generating a native Expo client — not a WebView wrapper. Attach OpenAPI or GitHub for real backend wiring.
BuildMyAPK product team · Editors · Updated 2026-08-28
How WordPress to app works
Switch to Existing backend in the dashboard. Attach your WordPress site URL — and optionally OpenAPI or a GitHub repository. BuildMyAPK extracts brand tokens, plans mobile screens, and writes an Expo / React Native client that can call your existing API.
What you need to provide
Minimum: your live site URL and a prompt describing the mobile flows you want.
- Live WordPress or WooCommerce site URL
- OpenAPI spec or WooCommerce REST docs (for shop flows)
- GitHub repo if you have custom plugin endpoints
- Prompt describing mobile screens: catalog, cart, blog, account, etc.
WordPress backend reality
WordPress exposes a REST API for posts, pages, and users. WooCommerce adds product, cart, and order endpoints. Mobile apps need token-based auth (JWT plugin or Application Passwords) — browser cookie sessions do not transfer to native apps.
Not a WebView wrapper
A wrapper APK loads your site in embedded browser chrome. BuildMyAPK generates native-style React Native screens that match your brand — which you can iterate in chat and export as real source code.
How to start
Create an account, open the dashboard, and describe the product in one sentence — or paste a website URL. Preview the live app in a phone frame, iterate in chat, then export source or run a cloud build for APK or IPA.
Client delivery for agencies and freelancers
When the WordPress site belongs to a client, treat this as a delivery workflow: paste the URL, demo Expo screens, export source or APK, and keep store submission out of the fixed SOW unless scoped. See agency app builder, freelance app builder, and client website to app. Category home: AI app builder.
FAQ
Can I turn a WordPress site into a mobile app?
Yes. Paste the site URL in Existing backend mode. Add OpenAPI or GitHub for WooCommerce or custom API routes.
Does WordPress login work in the app?
You need JWT or Application Password auth — not WordPress session cookies. BuildMyAPK wires bearer-token login when your API contract includes auth routes.
Is it a WebView of my WordPress theme?
No. Generated Expo screens match your brand; they do not embed your theme HTML.
Can agencies use this for client WordPress sites?
Yes. Use agency app builder and client website to app for packaging; this page covers the WordPress technical path.