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JAN11
Joost/Karim Fork

Making great software, great product that stands the test of time and not just survives but thrives through monumental technological shifts is incredibly hard. That challenge is part of the reason I love doing it. There is never a dull day, and the reward of seeing the code you wrote used by the most amazing […]

News Wordpress by Matt Mullenweg
JAN2
WordPress Themes Need More Weird: A Call for Creative Digital Homes

The modern web has gradually shifted from a vibrant tapestry of personal expression to a landscape of identical designs, where millions of websites share not just similar structures, but identical visual language, spacing, and interaction...

News Wordpress by Nick Hamze
DEC2024
Holiday Break

In order to give myself and the many tired volunteers around WordPress.org a break for the holidays, we’re going to be pausing a few of the free services currently offered: We’re going to leave things like localization and the forums open because these don’t require much moderation. As you may have heard, I’m legally compelled […]

News Wordpress by Matt Mullenweg
DEC2024
State of the Word 2024: Legacy, Innovation, and Community

On a memorable evening in Tokyo, State of the Word 2024 brought together WordPress enthusiasts from around the world—hundreds in person and millions more online. This event marked the first time State of the Word was hosted in Asia, reflecting...

News Wordpress by Nicholas Garofalo
DEC2024
Write Books With the Block Editor

If you need a little push to start writing this winter, in the comfort of your familiar editor, here it is! You can now use the Block Editor to create electronic books and other documents—all completely offline. What a full circle moment for...

News Wordpress by Ella
DEC2024
Openverse.org: A Sight for Sore Eyes

Openverse.org, the vibrant platform for openly licensed media, has introduced a sleek and modern Dark Mode feature. This new site theme is designed to enhance users’ comfort and style as they explore the extensive library of creative resources...

News Wordpress by Brett McSherry
NOV2024
WordPress 6.7.1 Maintenance Release

WordPress 6.7.1 is now available! This minor release features 16 bug fixes throughout Core and the Block Editor. WordPress 6.7.1 is a fast-follow release with a strict focus on bugs introduced in WordPress 6.7. The next major release will be version 6.8, planned for April 2025. If you have sites that support automatic background updates, […]

News Wordpress by Jonathan Desrosiers
NOV2024
WordPress 6.7 “Rollins”

WordPress 6.7, code-named 'Rollins,' celebrates legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins and debuts the sleek, versatile Twenty Twenty-Five theme, designed for any blog, any scale. Dive into new font management features and gain a macro...

News Wordpress by Matt Mullenweg