WordPress 6.2 Beta 1 is here and ready for download and testing. This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended that you test Beta 1 on a test server and site.
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The Month in WordPress – January 2023
Feb03
on February 3, 2023
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Welcome to the first 2023 edition of The Month in WordPress! January kicked off with an overview of WordPress’ big goals for 2023 and new projects beginning to take shape. Moreover, work on the next major release, WordPress 6.2, continues with Beta 1 scheduled for next week. Read on for the latest news. WordPress 6.2 […]
The latest People of WordPress story features Daniel Kossmann, from Brazil, on his journey from video games fan to community builder.
WP Briefing: Episode 48: What Does Concluding a Gutenberg Phase Really Mean?
Jan30
on January 30, 2023
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Gutenberg’s second phase is ending. Join Josepha as she reflects on what concluding a phase means in the project.
The Month in WordPress – December 2022
Jan19
on January 19, 2023
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Last month at State of the Word, WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy shared some opening thoughts on “Why WordPress” and the Four Freedoms of open source. In this recent letter, she expands on her vision for the WordPress open source project as it prepares for the third phase of Gutenberg: “We are now, as […]
WP Briefing: Episode 47: Letter from the Executive Director
Jan16
on January 16, 2023
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Hear from WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy on her vision for the open source project in 2023.
Letter from WordPress’ Executive Director, 2022
Jan16
on January 16, 2023
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If Phases 1 and 2 had a “blocks everywhere” vision, think of Phase 3 with more of a “works with the way you work” vision.
WordPress is Turning 20: Let’s Celebrate!
Jan10
on January 10, 2023
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2023 marks the 20th year of WordPress. Read on to learn about how WordPress is celebrating this milestone.
WP Briefing: Episode 46: The WP Bloopers Podcast
Dec31
on December 31, 2022
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This episode of the WP Briefing features all the Josepha bloopers our little elves have stored away over the year.
WP Briefing: Episode 45: State of the Word Reflections
Dec22
on December 22, 2022
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Josepha reflects on this year’s State of the Word address here on the WP Briefing podcast.
The Month in WordPress – November 2022
Dec20
on December 20, 2022
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WordPress enthusiasts tuned in last week for the State of the Word address to celebrate the project’s yearly accomplishments and explore what 2023 holds. But that’s not the only exciting update from the past month. New proposals and ideas are already emerging with an eye on the year ahead—let’s dive into them! Highlights from State […]
State of the Word 2022: A Celebration of the Four Freedoms of Open Source
Dec16
on December 16, 2022
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WordPress belongs to all of us, but really we’re taking care of it for the next generation.” Matt Mullenweg A small audience of WordPress contributors, developers, and extenders gathered on December 15 for the annual State of the Word keynote from WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg. Those who could not join in person joined via livestream […]
Share Your Experience: The 2022 WordPress Survey is Open
Dec01
on December 1, 2022
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The 2022 WordPress survey is open for your input and available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
The latest People of WordPress story features Huanyi Chuang, from #Taiwan, on his journey to become a digital marketer and front end developer.
WP Briefing: Episode 44: Minors, Majors, and Why We Have So Many Releases
Nov28
on November 28, 2022
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Hear Josepha Haden Chomphosy highlight the role of manor and minor releases in the WordPress open source project in this episode.
The Month in WordPress – October 2022
Nov22
on November 22, 2022
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With the end of the year fast approaching, the WordPress project has not slowed down. Read on to learn more about the latest major release, WordPress 6.1, and the State of the Word 2022 live event, among other exciting news.
Join the WordPress project leaders for State of the Word 2022 in New York City on December 15, 2022. Also live-streamed on social media, you will hear about the WordPress project, open source, and more in this annual event.
WordPress 6.1.1 is now available for download. This maintenance release features several updates since the release of WordPress 6.1 on 01 November 2022. You can review a summary of the key changes in this release by visiting WordPress.org/news.
WP Briefing: Episode 43: Openverse & Photo Directory– What Are They, and How Are They Different?
Nov14
on November 14, 2022
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Join Josepha as she explores the differences between Openverse & Photo Directory, two resources for openly licensed media in the WordPress project.
This post was written in collaboration with Lauren Stein (@laurlittle) and Anne McCarthy @annezazu). Twenty Twenty-Three is here, alongside WordPress 6.1! The new default theme offers a clean, blank canvas bundled with a collection of style variations. Style variations are predefined design options that give you the opportunity to alter the appearance of your site […]
Say hello to “Misha,” the WordPress 6.1 release, inspired by Mikhail “Misha” Alperin acclaimed jazz ensemblist and composer. At least 800 contributors made this release possible. Download 6.1 today.
People of WordPress: Raghavendra Satish Peri
Oct31
on October 31, 2022
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The latest People of WordPress story features Raghavendra Satish Peri, a digital entrepreneur in web accessibility and digital marketing.
WP Briefing: Episode 42: Something Spooky This Way Comes
Oct31
on October 31, 2022
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Tis the season for spooky fun. Hear Josepha Haden Chomphosy read a Halloween-themed WordPress Mad Lib on the episode of the WP Briefing.
WordPress 6.1 Release Candidate 3 (RC3) Now Available
Oct25
on October 25, 2022
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WordPress 6.1 Release Candidate 3 is now available for testing! You can download and help test RC3 in three ways. 6.1 is planned for general release on November 01, 2022. This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended that you test Release Candidate 3 on a test server and site.
WordPress 6.1 Release Candidate 2 (RC2) Now Available
Oct18
on October 18, 2022
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WordPress 6.1 Release Candidate 2 is now available for download and testing. This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended that you test Release Candidate 2 on a test server and site.
WordPress 6.0.3 is now available! This release features several security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. All versions since WordPress 3.7 have also been updated. WordPress 6.0.3 is a short-cycle release. The next major release will be version 6.1 planned for November 1, 2022. If […]
WP Briefing: Episode 41: WordPress 6.1 Sneak Peek with Special Guest Nick Diego
Oct17
on October 17, 2022
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Tune into episode 41 of the WordPress Briefing Podcast for a sneak peek into the upcoming WordPress 6.1 release.
The Month in WordPress – September 2022
Oct14
on October 14, 2022
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September was an exciting month with the return of many in-person WordCamps, WordPress Translation Day, and preparations for WordPress 6.1. Let’s catch up on all things WordPress.
WordPress 6.1 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) Now Available
Oct11
on October 11, 2022
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The first release candidate (RC1) for WordPress 6.1 is now available! This is an important milestone in the 6.1 release cycle. “Release Candidate” means that this version of WordPress is ready for release! Before the official release date, time is set aside for the community to perform final reviews and help test.
WordPress 6.1 Beta 3 is now available for download and testing. Learn how you can help test WordPress!