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Turn your journalism into a daily habit

LocalCross builds AI-generated crossword puzzles from your own articles — clues that send readers back into your stories, on your site, under your brand.

1. Install & connectSign up below, install the WordPress plugin, and connect with one click. No API keys, no configuration.
2. Pick your articlesChoose the stories you want featured. LocalCross generates a themed crossword — words, clues, and layout — in about two minutes.
3. Publish & measureHit publish. Readers play on your site, clue links drive them back to your reporting, and your dashboard shows the engagement.

Beta

Free during beta

Everything LocalCross does today, free while we polish it with our founding publishers.

  • Unlimited AI-generated puzzles from your articles
  • English & Spanish puzzles
  • Leaderboards & reader engagement analytics
  • Your branding on every puzzle
  • Story links that send readers back to your reporting
Start free in the beta

Pro

$25/month, or $250/year

Everything in beta, without the beta! 14-day free trial.

  • Everything in the beta plan
  • Priority support
  • Keeps working when the beta period ends
Start a 14-day free trial

About the free beta: the beta is free for a limited time. When it ends, we'll tell you clearly and well in advance — no surprise charges, no surprise shutoffs. Your puzzles and settings stay yours either way.

Questions

What do I need?

A WordPress site (6.0+) and published articles. That's it — the puzzles are generated from your existing content.

Do my readers have to sign up to play?

No. Guests can play instantly; leaderboards are there for readers who want them.

What happens if I uninstall?

Your configuration and puzzles are kept by default so you can come back any time. Your account and puzzle history also live safely on our servers.

Who's behind this?

LocalCross is built by CopperPress. Questions? [email protected]