Planning is underway for WordPress 6.9, and this post outlines a proposed schedule along with a call for volunteers to support the release process. Following the typical cadence and accounting for holidays later in the year, the proposed final release… Continue Reading →
This post summarizes key discussions from the most recent core committer meeting held with project leadership. As with previous check-ins, the goal is to align on key initiatives, gather feedback, and clarify next steps for the WordPress project. Note: This… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.8.2 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is available for testing! Some ways you can help test this minor release: Use the WordPress Beta Tester plugin As this is a minor RC release, select the Point Release channel and the Nightlies… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.4 to 6.8 are labelled as having “beta support” for PHP 8.3. The core software itself is compatible and has been since November 2023, but due to the acknowledgement that WordPress is rarely used in isolation (without any theme… Continue Reading →
“What’s new in Gutenberg…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with… Continue Reading →
Today, I’m pleased to announce the formation of a new WordPress AI Team, a dedicated group focused on accelerating and coordinating artificial intelligence projects across the WordPress ecosystem. AI is already transforming how people create and manage content online. As… Continue Reading →
