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.
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People of WordPress: Raghavendra Satish Peri
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
WP Briefing: Episode 40: All Things Testing with Special Guests Anne McCarthy and Brian Alexander
On this week’s episode of the WP Briefing, Josepha is joined by special guests Anne McCarthy and Brian Alexander to discuss all thing testing within the WordPress project!
WordPress 6.1 Beta 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 Beta 2 on a test server and site.
WordPress 6.1 Beta 1 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 Beta 1 on a test server and site.
WP Briefing: Episode 39: Contributor Stories Live from WordCamp US!
Live from WordCamp US 2022, listen to contributor stories about why they WordPress.
Dropping security updates for WordPress versions 3.7 through 4.0
As of December 1, 2022 the WordPress Security Team will no longer provide security updates for WordPress versions 3.7 through 4.0. These versions of WordPress were first released eight or more years ago so the vast majority of WordPress installations run a more recent version of WordPress. The chances this will affect your site, or […]
August has been a busy month, with the redesign of WordPress.org, new localized content on Learn WordPress, and the WordPress 6.0.2 security and maintenance release. But that’s not all. Read on to catch up on the latest WordPress news.
WP Briefing: Episode 38: All About LearnWP with Special Guest Hauwa Abashiya
Enter the educational world of the WordPress Training team and its Learn initiative during this week’s episode of the podcast.
The latest People of WordPress story features trainer Bud Kraus, from the United States, talking about the software and how he uses it.
WordPress 6.0.2 Security and Maintenance Release
WordPress 6.0.2 is now available for download. This security and maintenance release features several updates since WordPress 6.0.1 in July 2022. You can review a summary of the key changes in this release by visiting https://make.wordpress.org/core/2022/08/23/wordpress-6-0-2-rc1-is-now-available/.
A New WordPress.org Homepage and Download Page
The WordPress experience has significantly evolved in the past few years. In order to highlight the power of WordPress on WordPress.org, the last few weeks have seen a homepage and download page redesign kickoff and shared mockups. Today, these new designs are going live! Like the News pages before them, these refreshed pages are inspired […]
July 2022 brought a lot of exciting announcements and proposals for the WordPress project, from an updated timeline for the WordPress 6.1 release, to design updates on WordPress.org. Read on to learn more about the latest news from the community. WordPress 6.1 development cycle is now published Mark your calendars! The WordPress 6.1 development cycle […]
WP Briefing: Episode 37: The World of WordPress on World Wide Web Day
Celebrating WWW Day, Josepha invites contributors from around the globe to share stories of how WordPress impacts their worlds.
In this series, we share some of the inspiring stories of how WordPress and its global network of contributors can change people’s lives for the better. This month we feature Carla Doria, a customer support specialist from South America on how WordPress opened up a new world for her, and gave her the ability to […]
WP Briefing: Episode 36: Beginner’s Guide to Contributions 2.0
Thinking of contributing to WordPress? Josepha Haden Chomphosy guides you through the five stages of contribution on the latest episode of the WP Briefing podcast!
WordPress 6.0.1 is now available for download. This maintenance release features several updates since the release of WordPress 6.0 in May 2022. You can review a summary of the key changes in this release by visiting WordPress.org/news.
WP Briefing: Episode 35: Five for the Future’s True Intentions
On this week’s episode of the WordPress Briefing, Josepha answers questions about the intentions behind the Five for the Future initiative.
With WordPress 6.1 already in the works, a lot of updates happened during June. Here’s a summary to catch up on the ones you may have missed. WordPress 6.1 is Slated for Release on October 25, 2022 Planning for WordPress 6.1 kicked off a few weeks ago with a proposed schedule and a call for […]
In this series, we share some of the inspiring stories of how WordPress and its global network of contributors can change people’s lives for the better. This month we feature Leo Gopal, from South Africa, a back-end Developer and Customer Support agent on the encouragement and learning support the WordPress community can give. Writing as […]
WP Briefing: Episode 34: WordPress 6.1 is Coming!
Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy as she covers planning for major releases and how you can get involved in the 6.1 release cycle!
WP Briefing: Episode 33: Some Important Questions from WCEU
WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy covers some important questions from WordCamp Europe on this special episode of the WordPress Briefing podcast.