Wordpress News

July marks the start of the WordPress 7.1 cycle, with Beta 1 landing on July 15 and the final release scheduled for August 19, 2026. Here is how developers can prepare.

WordPress 7.0.1 is now available! This minor maintenance release delivers 31 critical bug fixes across WordPress Core and the Block Editor to improve stability.

In a recent WP Tavern podcast, Ivana Ćirković explains how the WordPress Credits initiative bridges higher education and the industry to solve demographic challenges and train the next generation of developers.

WordPress education initiatives are growing rapidly worldwide. Discover how programs like the Credits Program and Student Clubs are preparing the next generation of developers for an AI-driven future.

The official Mercantile WordPress swag store has launched a sleek redesign, placing the product catalog front and center with smart UX updates and robust mobile responsiveness.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship, helping one active female WordPress contributor attend WordCamp US in Phoenix, Arizona.

A recap of how five key Global Partners—including Jetpack, WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Bluehost, and Hostinger—supported the first half of the 2026 WordPress Event Season.

rtCamp founder Rahul Bansal shares how the enterprise agency is integrating AI across its operations to improve efficiency and why generalist WordPress agencies must niche down to survive by 2026.

With WordPress 7.0 officially shipped, the WordPress 7.1 development cycle is already underway, focusing on React 19, collaborative editing, and advanced Playground workflows.

Discover why real-world WordPress community events are vital for fighting isolation, welcoming newcomers, and helping open-source tech adapt to the AI revolution.