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 production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you should evaluate Beta 2 on a test server and site. You can test WordPress 7.0 Beta 2 in any of the […]
Performance Chat Summary: 24 February 2026
ll chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets @westonruter shared a newly opened ticket #64696 and noted that if real-time collaboration ends up disabling object caching for posts on the frontend, this would be a serious concern. @westonruter also shared that there are four other performance-focused tickets in the current milestone. @westonruter asked […]
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 WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, use a test environment or local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 7.0 Beta 1 You can […]
Top 10 Best Directory WordPress Themes
This article provides a comparison of the top 10 best directory WordPress themes. If you’re looking to build a directory website — whether it’s for local businesses, real estate listings, classified ads, or event directories — WordPress has a rich ecosystem of themes that can make your vision a reality without coding from scratch. The right theme can […]
Performance Chat Summary: 10 February 2026
The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets @westonruter shared query, noting that there are currently 12 total tickets when including defects and enhancements, and 9 non-defect tickets specifically. @westonruter pointed out that PR #10855, which improves the robustness of page cache detection logic in Site Health, could use another review. @spacedmonkey […]
Piloting the AI Leaders Micro-Credential
Today, we are happy to announce our first WordPress-focused micro-credential, designed to help students build practical AI skills, earn a recognized credential, and connect more directly to job opportunities. The program, AI Leaders, is a workforce-oriented credential rooted in WordPress and open source contributions. Students are paid for their time, work on real WordPress projects, and gain hands-on […]
WordPress 6.9.1 Maintenance Release
WordPress 6.9.1 is now available! This minor release includes fixes for 49 bugs throughout Core and the Block Editor, addressing issues affecting multiple areas of WordPress including the block editor, mail, and classic themes. For a full list of bug fixes, please refer to the release candidate announcement. WordPress 6.9.1 is a short-cycle maintenance release. The next major […]
New AI Agent Skill for WordPress
Faster Way For AI Agents To Test AI code agents are getting better at writing WordPress plugins and themes, but testing can still be the slow part. WordPress contributor Brandon Payton has published wp-playground, a new AI agent skill designed to run WordPress via the Playground CLI, giving agents a fast, repeatable way to run WordPress and verify […]
Performance Chat Summary: 27 January 2026
The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets @westonruter shared a Trac query covering performance-related tickets milestoned for WordPress 6.9.1 and 7.0. @westonruter shared that for ticket #61500, some work was done recently as part of the CodeMirror upgrade effort. @westonruter explained that ideally there would be a declarative way to add […]
Be Part of WordCamp Asia 2026
WordCamp Asia is back in 2026, this time in Mumbai, India, and it’s building on a year that showed just how ambitious and connected the WordPress community has become. Now is the time to get involved. Get your ticket, explore sponsorship opportunities, and help spread the word. Get Your Event Pass Become a Sponsor About WordCamp Asia In […]
