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The July 2026 WordPress developer roundup covers the 7.1 beta cycle starting July 15, responsive…

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:00:39 -0400

The July 2026 WordPress developer roundup covers the 7.1 beta cycle starting July 15, responsive styling now open for testing, React 19 compatibility tooling in Gutenberg 23.4, and a deprecation wave across @wordpress/components. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/07/whats-new-for-developers-july-2026/

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What’s new for developers (July 2026)

WordPress Campus Connect has now reached 6,343 students across 50 events. The June Education Buzz…

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:32 -0400

WordPress Campus Connect has now reached 6,343 students across 50 events. The June Education Buzz Report also covers WordPress Credits growth, a first high school partnership, and Student Club updates. https://wp.me/p2U65r-mTj

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Monthly Education Buzz Report – June 2026

WordPress 7.0.1 is now available. This maintenance release addresses 31 bugs across the block…

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:33 -0400

WordPress 7.0.1 is now available. This maintenance release addresses 31 bugs across the block editor, admin UI, and media. Sites with automatic background updates will update on their own. You can also update manually from your WordPress dashboard. The next major release, WordPress 7.1, is scheduled for August 19, 2026. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5sN

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The internet used to feel like a place you could wander. Then somebody built fences. Code for the…

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:30:21 -0400

The internet used to feel like a place you could wander. Then somebody built fences.

Code for the People is a new documentary short about the open web: the people who built it, the walled gardens that swallowed it, and the open source movement quietly holding the door open for everyone.

As one voice in the film puts it: “We have this Promethean task to take the fire from the gods and bring it to the people.”

It’s streaming now.

The web belongs to all of us. Pass it on.

Code for the People | A Film by Bao Nguyen | Full Documentary

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum runs on WordPress. The United States’ national design…

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:26 -0400

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum runs on WordPress. The United States’ national design museum uses a single WordPress installation to publish exhibition details, deep collection content, educational resources, visitor information, and institutional programming. It’s a strong example of WordPress supporting a major cultural institution at scale. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3C1

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

WordCamp US 2026 is August 16–19 in Phoenix. Attendees can book a discounted rate of $159+ per night…

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:06:04 -0400

WordCamp US 2026 is August 16–19 in Phoenix. Attendees can book a discounted rate of $159+ per night at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, just a 5-minute walk from the venue. Availability is limited. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-RS

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Book Your WordCamp US Hotel Today!

Volodymyr Melnychenko writes about how WordCamp Europe has become one of the few places where…

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:25 -0400

Volodymyr Melnychenko writes about how WordCamp Europe has become one of the few places where Ukrainians scattered across Europe can meet in person. A thoughtful essay on HeroPress. https://heropress.com/?p=8704

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“Listen… the birds are already singing” - “Послухай… пташки заспівали”

WordCamp US 2026 takes place in Phoenix, Arizona, this August. With less than 2 months to go, the…

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:06:26 -0400

WordCamp US 2026 takes place in Phoenix, Arizona, this August. With less than 2 months to go, the organizing team has published a detailed local guide covering transportation, food, coffee, and things to do around the convention center. Tickets are $100 for Contributor Day and three days of sessions. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-14j

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Plan Your Trip to Phoenix

Some people come to WordCamp US to learn. Some come to contribute. Some come to meet collaborators,…

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:41 -0400

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Some people come to WordCamp US to learn. Some come to contribute. Some come to meet collaborators, explore new ideas, or reconnect with the community.

Whatever brings you to Phoenix, there’s a place for you at WCUS 2026.

Get your ticket: https://us.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

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Happy 4th from Phoenix 🎆

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:01:04 -0400

Today, like every day, we’re celebrating the freedom to build, publish, and contribute in the open. This August, that spirit carries into WordCamp US. Join us in Phoenix, August 16-19. https://us.wordcamp.org/2026/

Join Contributor Day at WordCamp US 2026! Whether you write code, improve docs, translate, test,…

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:01:02 -0400

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Join Contributor Day at WordCamp US 2026!

Whether you write code, improve docs, translate, test, design, support users, take photos, or are just curious about contributing, there’s a place for you.

Contributor Day takes place Sunday, August 16, in Phoenix and online.

Sign up today: https://us.wordcamp.org/2026/contributor-day/

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Contributor Day

WordPress Credits has already met its 2026 goal of 20+ school partnerships, and we’re only halfway…

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:42 -0400

WordPress Credits has already met its 2026 goal of 20+ school partnerships, and we’re only halfway through the year. The second half turns attention to quality: better tools for students, a retention program for graduates, and stable funding for mentors. You can read the full update and find out how to get involved at the link: https://make.wordpress.org/project/?p=1259

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WordPress Credits Updates

Right now, the world is watching together, and millions of people are building the sites, blogs, and…

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:52 -0400

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Right now, the world is watching together, and millions of people are building the sites, blogs, and communities that bring fans closer to the moments they love. This is what the open web looks like when the world shows up 🌏⚽

Can’t wait to see what you’re building! Join us at WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix August 16–19. https://us.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

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Last chance to volunteer at WordCamp US 2026! Help welcome attendees, support sessions, assist…

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:52 -0400

Last chance to volunteer at WordCamp US 2026!

Help welcome attendees, support sessions, assist behind the scenes, and be part of the team that brings WCUS to life in Phoenix. Volunteer applications will close at the end of the day on July 1.

Apply today: https://us.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-volunteers/

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Call for Volunteers

WordCamp US 2026 is 47 days away. Now’s the time to grab your tickets. This year’s program covers AI…

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:38:54 -0400

WordCamp US 2026 is 47 days away. Now’s the time to grab your tickets. This year’s program covers AI in practice, SEO, accessibility, e-commerce, and more, alongside contributor days, workshops, and the Happiness Bar. You can grab tickets and book the discounted hotel rate now. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-ZR

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47 Days Out: What’s Waiting for You at WordCamp US 2026

Hilton’s Travel with Purpose site runs on WordPress. The corporate sustainability hub consolidates…

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:31 -0400

Hilton’s Travel with Purpose site runs on WordPress. The corporate sustainability hub consolidates environmental, social, and governance reporting, community programs, and responsible travel initiatives into a single public-facing platform. Built in partnership with Ideas On Purpose, it uses the WordPress block editor to make detailed sustainability content accessible and easy to navigate. It’s a strong example of how enterprise organizations rely on WordPress for flexible, scalable communications. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3BK

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Travel with Purpose – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

The first AI Leaders cohort has graduated. Around 40 students from 3 universities built real…

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:27 -0400

The first AI Leaders cohort has graduated. Around 40 students from 3 universities built real projects, applied generative AI to genuine work, and contributed to open source WordPress. Each student also earned $1,000 through support from Automattic and UIC. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rV

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The WordPress Contributor Dashboard has a new customizable ladder feature. Teams can define their…

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:01:06 -0400

The WordPress Contributor Dashboard has a new customizable ladder feature. Teams can define their own stages and activity thresholds, then share a URL that locks in their configuration. 3 new views were also added: Wrapped, Cohorts, and About. https://make.wordpress.org/project/?p=1250

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WordPress Contributor Dashboard: New Views, Custom Ladder, and More

For the first time, WordPress.org Education students attended WordCamp Europe 2026, sponsored by…

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:01:06 -0400

For the first time, WordPress.org Education students attended WordCamp Europe 2026, sponsored by Automattic, Elementor, Hostinger, and WP Bakery. Their feedback points to a clear path for growing the program. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-399

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WordPress.org Education at WCEU 2026: The Impact of Student Sponsorship

Attending WordCamp US 2026 for the first time? This guide covers what to expect across all 4 days,…

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:05:37 -0400

Attending WordCamp US 2026 for the first time? This guide covers what to expect across all 4 days, how to network, and what to pack for Phoenix in August. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-VW

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A First-Timer’s Guide to WordCamp US