The modern web has gradually shifted from a vibrant tapestry of personal expression to a landscape of identical designs, where millions of websites share not just similar structures, but identical visual language, spacing, and interaction patterns. As we collectively gravitate toward the same “proven” layouts and “conversion-optimized” designs, …
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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. The setting couldn’t…
Write Books With the Block Editor
If you need a little push to start writing this winter, in the comfort of your familiar editor, here it is! You can now use the Block Editor to create electronic books and other documents—all completely offline. What a full circle moment for Gutenberg! The Block Editor contains…
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…
WordPress 6.7 “Rollins”
Each WordPress release celebrates an artist who has made an indelible mark on the world of music. WordPress 6.7, code-named “ Rollins, ” pays tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Known as one of the greatest improvisers and pioneers in jazz, Rollins has influenced generations of musicians with…
WordPress Community Creates 1,000 Block Themes in 1,000 Days
In nearly 1, 000 days, the WordPress community has created 1, 000 Block themes—coming together to use the full potential of the Site Editor and unleash new creative possibilities for everyone. First introduced in WordPress 5.9, Block themes have steadily evolved, improving flexibility and functionality for themers, users, and agencies…
Please Welcome Mary Hubbard
We’ re proud to announce that Mary Hubbard (@4thhubbard) has resigned as the Head of TikTok Americas, Governance and Experience, and will be starting as the next Executive Director of WordPress.org on October 21st! Mary previously worked at Automattic from 2020 to 2023, and was the Chief Product Officer…
WP Engine is not WordPress
It has to be said and repeated: WP Engine is not WordPress. My own mother was confused and thought WP Engine was an official thing. Their branding, marketing, advertising, and entire promise to customers is that they’ re giving you WordPress, but they’ re not. And they’ re profiting off of…
PDX + WCUS 2024: A Recap
WordCamp US (WCUS), North America’ s largest WordPress event, hosted over 1, 500 attendees from around the world at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, from September 17 to 20. Over four days, WordPress professionals and enthusiasts came together to explore the latest advancements and use cases, collaborate on open…
A Brand-New Way to Learn WordPress
Learn WordPress has been growing as a hub of educational resources for WordPress since 2020. Now, it’s undergone a transformation in content focus and design with the introduction of Learning Pathways and a reimagined look. The WordPress.org redesign continues Learn WordPress is the latest section of WordPress.org to…
WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey”
Say hello to WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey, ” named after the legendary American Big Band leader, Tommy Dorsey. Renowned for his smooth-toned trombone and compositions, Dorsey’s music captivated audiences with its emotional depth and vibrant energy. Let your heart swing, sing, and sway to the deep brass notes of Dorsey’s…
Highlights from WordCamp Europe 2024
2, 584 attendees participated in the 12th annual WordPress event in Europe, held at the Lingotto Conference and Exhibition Centre in Torino, Italy. The Mole Antonelliana in Torino, illuminated to celebrate WordCamp Europe 2024 From June 13-15, 2024, WordPress enthusiasts from across the globe gathered in Torino to explore…
WP Briefing: Episode 76: A WordPress 6.5 Sneak Peek
Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming WordPress 6.5 release, accompanied by special guest Dave Smith, one of the Editor Tech leads for this release. Don’ t miss this opportunity for an insider’ s look! Credits Host: Josepha Haden Chomphosy Guest: …
WordPress 6.5 “Regina”
Say hello to WordPress 6.5 “Regina, ” inspired by the dynamic versatility of renowned jazz violinist Regina Carter. An award-winning artist and storied jazz educator known for transcending genre, Regina’s technical foundations in classical music and deep understanding of jazz have earned her the reputation of boldly going…
WP Briefing: Episode 75: WordCamp Asia 2024 Unwrapped
WordCamp Asia 2024 was a dynamic three-day celebration of collaboration, diversity, and innovation in the WordPress project. This week, Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy shares her insights and experiences from the event, which featured one of the largest Contributor Days in the region, a variety of speakers, engaging…
Highlights from WordCamp Asia 2024
Over 1, 300 attendees gathered at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taiwan for WordCamp Asia 2024. This three-day event emerged as a vibrant celebration showcasing the collaboration, diversity, and innovation that drive the world’ s most popular web platform. The Asian WordPress flagship event started with a dedicated…
The Month in WordPress – February 2024
February saw significant progress towards the upcoming WordPress 6.5 release and final preparations for WordCamp Asia. The results of the annual WordPress survey were released, and discussions began on the next steps for the Data Liberation project. Read on for the latest happenings in the WordPress space. Get…
WordCamp Asia 2024: Q&A with Matt Mullenweg
WordCamp Asia 2024 is just a few days away—starting on March 7 in Taipei, Taiwan. This unique three-day summit will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, numerous networking opportunities, and a closing Q& A experience with WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg. The live Q& A session will be streamed for WordPress…
People of WordPress: Sunita Rai
The People of WordPress series shares inspiring stories of how people’s lives can change for the better through WordPress and its global community of contributors. In this edition, we feature Sunita Rai, a content marketer originally from a remote village in the hills of Nepal. Sunita’ s journey to…
The Month in WordPress – January 2024
January kicked off with big plans for the WordPress project in the year ahead. Work on the WordPress 6.5 release is underway, with Beta 1 scheduled for next week and early testing opportunities. Let’ s catch up on all the exciting updates from the past month. Looking at 2024…
