DevelopmentJuly 15, 2026
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…
By Krupa Nanda · 9 min read
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DevelopmentMay 14, 2026
WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 4
The fourth Release Candidate (“RC4”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run,…
By Amy Kamala · 3 min read
DevelopmentMay 8, 2026
WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 3
The third Release Candidate (“RC3”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run,…
By Amy Kamala · 4 min read
EventsMay 4, 2026
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…
By Brett McSherry · 2 min read
EventsApril 2, 2026
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…
By Brett McSherry · 4 min read
DevelopmentMarch 26, 2026
WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 2
The second Release Candidate (“RC2”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run,…
By Mary Hubbard · 3 min read
GeneralMarch 12, 2026
WordPress 7.0 Beta 5
WordPress 7.0 Beta 5 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…
By Ahmed Kabir Chaion · 3 min read
GeneralFebruary 26, 2026
WordPress 7.0 Beta 2
WordPress 7.0 Beta 2 is now ready for testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on…
By Amy Kamala · 3 min read
GeneralFebruary 20, 2026
WordPress 7.0 Beta 1
WordPress 7.0 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…
By Amy Kamala · 8 min read
GeneralJanuary 15, 2026
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…
By Brett McSherry · 4 min read
GeneralDecember 2, 2025
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…
By Matt Mullenweg · 16 min read
DevelopmentNovember 25, 2025
WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 3
The third Release Candidate (“RC3”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run,…
By Amy Kamala · 3 min read