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 […]
A New Home for WordPress Education Programs
Over the past few weeks, a new space has taken shape on WordPress.org for students who want to learn, build, and contribute. WordPress Education programs bring together initiatives that help students enter the WordPress ecosystem through clear, accessible entry points that lead to real-world practice. With hands-on initiatives and supportive communities, participants can grow new skills and take […]
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. From faster load […]
Performance Chat Summary: 13 January 2026
The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets @westonruter shared that an issue related to Modern Image Formats in core had surfaced, pointing to #60480. @westonruter shared the reports covering performance-related tickets for WordPress 6.9.1 and 7.0 specifically enhancements/features. @westonruter highlighted #64066 as potentially the most impactful open ticket, which proposes changing […]
Performance Year-End Chat Summary: 23 December 2025
The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. View Transitions to Core @westonruter kicked off the discussion by referencing plans to graduate the View Transitions plugin into core for WordPress 7.0, noting it pairs well with the admin refresh and introduces theme support for configuration. @mikewpbullet raised concerns about potential clashes with plugins or custom code […]
