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GeneralApril 22, 2025

WordPress Jubilee

As I said, we’re dropping all the human blocks. Community guidelines, directory guidelines, and such will need to be followed going forward, but whatever blocks were in place…

By Matt Mullenweg · 1 min read

GeneralApril 15, 2025

WordPress 6.8 “Cecil”

WordPress 6.8, code-named “Cecil,” refines your creative workflow with a streamlined Style Book, now available in select Classic themes. Enjoy faster navigation via speculative…

By Jeffrey Paul · 16 min read

GeneralFebruary 15, 2025

Report: WordPress in 2025

This year is set to be transformative for WordPress, yet many decision-makers risk overlooking the immense opportunities ahead. Our new “WordPress in 2025” report highlights why…

By Noel Tock · 1 min read

GeneralDecember 20, 2024

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: New…

By Matt Mullenweg · 1 min read

GeneralDecember 16, 2024

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…

By Ella Van Durpe · 2 min read

GeneralDecember 11, 2024

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…

By Brett McSherry · 1 min read

GeneralNovember 12, 2024

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…

By Matt Mullenweg · 15 min read

CommunityOctober 23, 2024

WordPress Community Creates 1,000 Block Themes in 1,000 Days

In nearly 1,000 days, the WordPress community has created 1,000 Block themes—coming together to use the full potential of the Site Editor and unleash new creative possibilities…

By annezazu · 1 min read

CommunityOctober 19, 2024

Expanding Our Code of Conduct to Protect Private Conversations

At the heart of our community is our shared pledge to create a space that is harassment-free, welcoming, and inclusive for all. Our Community Code of Conduct already outlines a…

By Nicholas Garofalo · 2 min read

GeneralOctober 17, 2024

WP Engine Promotions & Coupons

Given the egregious legal attacks by WP Engine against WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, a number of their customers have been looking for alternative hosting, and in return a…

By WordPress.org · 1 min read

GeneralOctober 10, 2024

Forking is Beautiful

The right to fork the software is at the heart of open source. WordPress itself started as a fork of the b2/cafelog project. WordPress was one of several forks from b2, which…

By Matt Mullenweg · 1 min read

GeneralOctober 8, 2024

Please Welcome Mary Hubbard

We’re proud to announce that Mary Hubbard (@4thhubbard) has resigned as the Head of TikTok Americas, Governance and Experience, and will be starting as the next Executive Director…

By Matt Mullenweg · 1 min read