WordPress 6.8 Beta 1

WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 is ready for download and testing! The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.8 is April 15, 2025. Your help testing Beta and RC versions over the next six weeks is vital to ensuring the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.

Shaping Tomorrow at WordCamp Asia 2025

Over 1,400 attendees from 71 countries gathered at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, and nearly 15,000 more joined online, for WordCamp Asia 2025. It’s the people. It’s the friendships and the stories. Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder The flagship WordPress event started with a dedicated Contributor Day, followed by two days of engaging talks, […]

Shaping Tomorrow at WordCamp Asia 2025

Over 1,400 attendees from 71 countries gathered at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, and nearly 15,000 more joined online, for WordCamp Asia 2025. It’s the people. It’s the friendships and the stories. Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder The flagship WordPress event started with a dedicated Contributor Day, followed by two days of engaging talks, […]

WordPress 6.7.2 Maintenance Release

WordPress 6.7.2 is now available! This minor release includes 35 bug fixes, addressing issues affecting multiple components including the block editor, HTML API, and Customize. WordPress 6.7.2 is a short-cycle release. The next major release will be version 6.8 planned for April 15, 2025. If you have sites that support automatic background updates, the update […]

WordPress 6.7.2 Maintenance Release

WordPress 6.7.2 is now available! This minor release includes 35 bug fixes, addressing issues affecting multiple components including the block editor, HTML API, and Customize. WordPress 6.7.2 is a short-cycle release. The next major release will be version 6.8 planned for April 15, 2025. If you have sites that support automatic background updates, the update […]

Joost/Karim Fork

Making great software, great product that stands the test of time and not just survives but thrives through monumental technological shifts is incredibly hard. That challenge is part of the reason I love doing it. There is never a dull day, and the reward of seeing the code you wrote used by the most amazing […]

Holiday Break

In order to give myself and the many tired volunteers around WordPress.org a break for the holidays, we’re going to be pausing a few of the free services currently offered: We’re going to leave things like localization and the forums open because these don’t require much moderation. As you may have heard, I’m legally compelled […]

State of the Word 2024: Legacy, Innovation, and Community

On a memorable evening in Tokyo, State of the Word 2024 brought together WordPress enthusiasts from around the world—hundreds in person and millions more online. This event marked the first time State of the Word was hosted in Asia, reflecting the platform’s growing global reach.

State of the Word 2024: Legacy, Innovation, and Community

On a memorable evening in Tokyo, State of the Word 2024 brought together WordPress enthusiasts from around the world—hundreds in person and millions more online. This event marked the first time State of the Word was hosted in Asia, reflecting the platform’s growing global reach.

Openverse.org: A Sight for Sore Eyes

Openverse.org, the vibrant platform for openly licensed media, has introduced a sleek and modern Dark Mode feature. This new site theme is designed to enhance users’ comfort and style as they explore the extensive library of creative resources. Whether for late-night browsing or simply a preference for darker aesthetics, Dark Mode makes engaging with Openverse […]