Will Poynter is a software engineer and the creator of WordCloud+, which he co-founded with Ray Poynter in 2023. He leads its development, including the September 2026 upgrade to its phrase-scoring algorithm, and writes regularly on the WordCloud+ blog, including an annual review of the best free word cloud generators. Will is also fractional CTO for The Future Place and NewMR, where he builds the technology behind NewMR’s events and tools.