Introducing the WordPress Browser Extension
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Introducing the WordPress Browser Extension

The official WordPress Browser Extension is now available for Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers in the Chrome Web Store and for Safari on macOS in the Mac App Store. This new open source extension lets logged-in site users easily hide the admin bar while keeping its most helpful shortcuts in the browser toolbar, provides quick […]
WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
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WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1

The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 7.1 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to evaluate RC1 on a test server and site. WordPress 7.1 RC1 […]
WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
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WordPress 7.1 Beta 4

WordPress 7.1 Beta 4 is ready for download and testing!  This beta release is intended for testing and development only. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, use a test environment or local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 7.1 Beta […]
WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
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WordPress 7.1 Beta 3

WordPress 7.1 Beta 3 is ready for download and testing!  This beta release is intended for testing and development only. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, use a test environment or local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 7.1 Beta […]
WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
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WordPress 7.1 Beta 1

WordPress 7.1 Beta 1 is ready for download and testing!  This beta release is intended for testing and development only. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, use a test environment or local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 7.1 Beta 1 […]
Get Involved With WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix
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Get Involved With WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix

WordCamp US 2026 will take place August 16–19 in Phoenix, Arizona, and applications are now open for sponsors, speakers, and volunteers. WordCamp US is the flagship gathering for the WordPress community in North America, where contributors, builders, and users come together to share ideas and help shape what comes next for the open web. Full […]
From AI to Open Source at WordCamp Asia 2026
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From AI to Open Source at WordCamp Asia 2026

April 9-11, 2026 | Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India WordCamp Asia 2026 brings the WordPress community to Mumbai, India, from April 9 to 11, with a schedule shaped around artificial intelligence, enterprise WordPress, developer workflows, product strategy, and open source collaboration. For attendees planning their time, the program offers a useful view of the […]
WordPress Playground Brings Speed, Stability, and Momentum
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WordPress Playground Brings Speed, Stability, and Momentum

WordPress Playground had a busy year in 2025, with updates that make it more capable for day-to-day development, plugin previews, and learning environments. The project’s latest year-in-review highlights progress across performance, compatibility, database support, and tooling, expanding what can be done in a WordPress environment that runs in the browser and through the command line. […]
WordPress 6.9 “Gene”
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WordPress 6.9 “Gene”

WordPress 6.9, code-named "Gene," brings major upgrades to how teams collaborate and create. The Notes feature introduces block-level commenting to streamline reviewing and polishing content, navigating across the entire dashboard with the Command Palette is now faster for power users, and the new Abilities API provides a standardized way to open the door for AI-powered and automated workflows. Combined with all the performance and accessibility improvements, 6.9 is one to write home about.
Portland Welcomes WordCamp US 2025: A Community Gathering
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Portland Welcomes WordCamp US 2025: A Community Gathering

A full house of attendees gathered in Portland, Oregon, for WordCamp US 2025, with thousands more tuning in online. Over four days, the flagship WordPress event brought together contributors, innovators, and community members for collaboration, inspiration, and discovery. WordPress is so unique because we’re not just a product; we’re a movement. Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder […]