Whether you contributed every week or just followed along, your perspective matters. The WordPress 6.9 release retrospective is open until January 15, 2026. Help share feedback via the form or in the comments: https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/12/19/wordpress-6-9-release-retrospective/ #WordPress
A fresh year brings new challenges and opportunities, from the innovative responsive Grid block to a dedicated Font Library admin screen. Join the call for volunteers for version 7.0 and check out the latest updates in Gutenberg 22.3. More insights here: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/01/whats-new-for-developers-january-2026/ #WordPressDevelopment
Following pilots in Italy, Costa Rica, Bolivia, and Bangladesh, WordPress Credits is expanding with education partners in Latvia, Poland, and the US, recognizing open source as a genuine academic practice. Help us reach the next institutions to join: https://wordpress.org/education/credits/
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🌟 Inspiration alert! Check out this awesome video from CodeRevolution TV. Their 9-year-old built her first website using WordPress! It’s a great reminder that with intuitive tools and a bit of curiosity, anyone can get online and express themselves. From choosing a theme to adding favorite content, we loved seeing the excitement of publishing a first site. 🚀 🎥 Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzuVK4unqeg
Last year, communities around the world hosted women-focused WordPress events in celebration of International Women’s Day, and the response was incredible. We’re bringing it back for 2026. Local WordPress communities are invited to organize women-focused events and create inclusive, supportive environments for women and gender minorities in tech. Learn how to apply: https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/women-wordpress-day/ #WordPress
Zeel Thakkar believed in opening doors for others to learn, contribute, and grow. In her memory, an anonymous WordPress community member has offered 20 complimentary event tickets to women and girls who require financial assistance to attend WordCamp Kolhapur 2026. Apply by 15 January 2026: https://kolhapur.wordcamp.org/2026/in-memory-of-zeel-thakkar-community-scholarship-for-wordcamp-kolhapur-2026/ #WordPressCommunity
Ever wondered how to add interactivity to your WordPress blocks? 🤔 Check out our latest guide on creating a word switcher effect using core WordPress APIs! It's all about enhancing both the editor and visitor experiences without relying on external libraries. Dive in here: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/12/word-switcher-extending-core-blocks-with-interactivity/ #WordPressDevelopment
A lot of Test Team work is currently carried out by a small number of contributors. To make contributing more sustainable, the team is introducing clearer participation guidelines and piloting a Test Team Training Program in January 2026. The goal is to help more contributors build practical testing skills and plug into the workflow with clarity. Interested? First cohort has 5 spots: https://make.wordpress.org/test/2025/12/17/test-team-training-program-restructuring-plans-for-2026/ #WordPress
Developing a WordPress plugin? Don’t overlook the power of automated unit tests! They ensure the reliability of your code and prevent regressions across diverse environments. Check out this comprehensive guide to set up unit tests for your plugin and boost your development workflow: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/12/how-to-add-automated-unit-tests-to-your-wordpress-plugin/ #WordPressDevelopment
WordPress 6.9, "Gene," is now available, introducing significant upgrades and new features, including the AI Experiments plugin, experimental blocks, and enhanced performance tools. Dive into the full details and learn how these changes can benefit your projects: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/12/whats-new-for-developers-december-2025/ Happy holidays! #WordPressDevelopment