Mesh, Automattic’s CRM for everyone, comes to Android
Automattic’s AI-driven contacts and relationship manager, Mesh, expands to Android after its initial iOS release.

- Mesh is Automattic’s first AI-powered CRM available on Android, expanding beyond its initial iOS launch.
- The app automates contact organization, follow-ups, and relationship tracking using AI and NLP.
- Integrates with WordPress plugins, targeting entrepreneurs and small businesses.
- Competes with traditional CRM tools by offering a simpler, AI-enhanced alternative for personal and professional use.
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, has launched its AI-powered customer relationship manager (CRM) Mesh on Android. The app, which previously debuted on iOS, uses artificial intelligence to automate contact organization, relationship tracking, and communication suggestions. Users can now manage professional and personal networks directly from their Android devices, with features like smart contact categorization and automated follow-up reminders.
Mesh differentiates itself by blending CRM functionality with personal contact management, making it accessible to both businesses and individual users. The app integrates with Automattic’s broader ecosystem, including WordPress plugins, to streamline workflows for entrepreneurs and small teams. Its AI-driven approach aims to reduce manual data entry while improving relationship insights through natural language processing and predictive analytics.
Offers API access for integration with third-party tools and workflows.
Provides an AI-driven CRM solution for small teams and solo entrepreneurs.
Makes CRM and contact management more accessible with AI automation.
- CRM
- Customer Relationship Management software used to track interactions with clients and prospects.
- NLP
- Natural Language Processing, a branch of AI that helps computers understand human language.
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