Tech Dude Rips Off Wordle, Angers Internet [Update]
Daily word-guessing game Wordle has taken the internet by storm . Despite its huge newfound success, creator Josh Wardle said he wants to keep the hit web browser game demonetized and ad-free . But one app developer had other plans, and he’s now quickly become Twitter’s main character of the day.
“I love Wordle so much I decided to make my own Wordle app but with a twist!” tech entrepreneur Zack Shakked wrote on Twitter yesterday . “There’s not just 5-letter words, but also 4, 6, and 7 letter words too! You can also play unlimited times if you’re on the Pro version.”
The new version of Wordle on the App Store didn’t just have bigger puzzles, it also required you to pay a subscription to unlock all of its features. It was a greedy innovation that, in the words of Andy Baio , compounded the plagiarism into a “naked cash grab.” The downloads, reviews, and active paid trials instantly started rolling in.
“12K downloads, rank #28 word game, and #4 result for “wordle” in the App Store,” Shakked tweeted earlier today . “We’re going to the fucking moon.”
