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WordPress 6.5 “Regina”
WordPress 6.5 “Regina” is here! Named in honor of Regina Carter, renowned jazz violinist and educator, this release was made possible by over 700 contributors. Download WordPress 6.5 “Regina” today.
WordPress 6.5 RC4 is ready for download and testing. Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone. Check out what’s coming in this release and how to get involved with the open source project.
Each year, WordPress seeks to collect high-level data about trends and themes across the vast ecosystem of users, site builders, extenders, and contributors to help inform decision-making and provide valuable feedback on the project’s status. For 2023, the survey process was updated to enhance accessibility, usability, analysis, and multilingual support. Additionally, a few questions were replaced or updated to ensure the survey captures relevant data on current and future WordPress topics. The data collected is used as one of many signals that inform the project’s road map and areas of focus, both near and long-term.
For 2023, the survey process was updated to enhance accessibility, usability, analysis, and multilingual support. Additionally, a few questions were replaced or updated to ensure the survey captures relevant data on current and future WordPress topics. I use the data collected from this survey as one of many signals to inform the project’s road map and areas of focus, both near and long-term.
Data Liberation in 2024
Imagine a more open web where people can switch between any platform of their choosing. A web where being locked into a system is a thing of the past. This is the web I’ve always wanted to see. That’s why I announced a new initiative called Data Liberation for 2024. Migrating your site to WordPress, […]
WordPress 6.4.1 is now available! This minor release features four bug fixes. You can review a summary of the maintenance updates in this release by reading the Release Candidate announcement or view the list of tickets on Trac. WordPress 6.4.1 is a short-cycle release. If you have sites that support automatic background updates, the update process will […]
WordPress 6.4 “Shirley”
WordPress 6.4 “Shirley” is here! Named in honor of the iconic jazz singer and pianist Shirley Horn, this release was made possible by over 600 contributors. Download WordPress 6.4 Shirley today.
In an effort to keep the WordPress community up to date, this post provides an update on the PHP compatibility of the upcoming WordPress 6.4 release scheduled for November 7, 2023. Recommended PHP version for WordPress 6.4 It’s recommended to use PHP 8.1 or 8.2 with this upcoming release. Please refer to the Hosting page […]
Each year, the WordPress community (users, site builders, extenders, and contributors) provides valuable feedback through an annual survey. The results can influence the direction of the WordPress project by identifying areas that need attention. Annual surveying can also help track trends over time, with data points often finding their way into the yearly State of the Word address.
Nearly 2,000 attendees gathered for two days of keynotes, sessions, and community-building conversations at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the largest attended WordCamp US ever. Saturday’s sessions concluded with back-to-back keynotes by WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy. What’s Next for WordPress Josepha launched her keynote by celebrating […]
Earlier this year, WordPressers around the globe united to celebrate 20 years of community and innovation. There were parties, blogs, videos, and social media posts aplenty. And, of course, the trending hashtag, “#WP20”. Throughout April and May, community members reflected on their journeys – what brought them to WordPress and its personal meaning. The stories, tweets, and videos were inspiring, nostalgic, and even humorous at times. There was swag, and the cakes were epic.
WordPress 6.3 “Lionel”
WordPress 6.3 “Lionel” is here! Named after Lionel Hampton, the prolific jazz musician and bandleader, this release was made possible by over 650 contributors. Download WordPress 6.3 Lionel today.
“Our shared goal is to further bolster the security of digital products without compromising the values of freedom, democracy, and innovation.” Learn more about the Cyber Resilience Act and its impact on open source.
People of WordPress features Ihtisham Zahoor, an administrator turned web developer from Pakistan.
The People of WordPress goes to the US to feature Allison Dye, who uses the software in her work and disability-advocacy.
Inspiring the global community The atmosphere was electric at WordCamp Europe (WCEU) 2023 in Athens, Greece, as WordPress celebrated its 20th anniversary and the opportunity to gather in person for inspiration and engagement. More than 2,500 individuals from 94 countries came together in person or through the live stream to participate in a remarkable three-day […]
Each year, members of the WordPress community (users, site builders, extenders, and contributors) provide valuable feedback through an annual survey. For 2022, the survey received a comprehensive update, the first in six years. The total number of questions was reduced to 29 from nearly 100, socio-economic questions were mostly removed, and the Likert scale was […]
People of WordPress features Monika Rao, a product and quality assurance manager in India.
WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy”
WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” is here! Named for Eric Allen Dolphy Jr. the celebrated jazz woodwind player and ensemblist. Over 600 contributors made this release possible. Download WordPress 6.2 Dolphy today.
With much activity happening in the WordPress development space every day, keeping up-to-date with the latest updates can be challenging. The new WordPress Developer Blog is a developer-focused resource to help you stay on top of the latest software features, tutorials, and learning materials relevant to the open source project. This blog is the culmination […]
WordPress 6.2 Release Candidate 3 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 RC3 on a test server and site.
WordPress 6.2 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 RC2 on a test server and site.
Watch this ‘live product demo’ recording with release squad members Anne McCarthy and Rich Tabor as they share exciting enhancements anticipated for the WordPress 6.2 release.
People of WordPress feature on Hauwa Abashiya, a project manager in UK and Nigeria, and her enthusiasm for open source.
The latest People of WordPress story features Daniel Kossmann, from Brazil, on his journey from video games fan to community builder.
The 2022 WordPress survey is open for your input and available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.