WordPress 6.7 Beta 1

WordPress 6.7 Beta 1 is ready for download and 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, set up a test environment or a local site to explore the new features. How to Test WordPress 6.7 Beta 1 […]

WP Engine Reprieve

I’ve heard from WP Engine customers that they are frustrated that WP Engine hasn’t been able to make updates, plugin directory, theme directory, and Openverse work on their sites. It saddens me that they’ve been negatively impacted by Silver Lake‘s commercial decisions. On WP Engine’s homepage, they promise “Unmatched performance, automated updates, and bulletproof security ensure your sites […]

PDX + WCUS 2024: A Recap

WordCamp US (WCUS), North America’s largest WordPress event, hosted over 1,500 attendees from around the world at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, from September 17 to 20. Over four days, WordPress professionals and enthusiasts came together to explore the latest advancements and use cases, collaborate on open source projects, and strengthen community connections. A dedicated team of […]

Performance Chat Summary: 8 October 2024

Meeting agenda here and the full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. Announcements Welcome to our new members of #core-performance WordPress 6.7 Beta 2 is October 8, with Beta 3 following on October 15 New Web Worker Offloading plugin is now published and available for download Official announcement that the Plugin Check has been incorporated into the submission process for all new WordPress plugins Priority […]