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From carving wood to crafting a new career, Josep found strength in WordPress after a health crisis. His journey from Mataró to active community contributor shows how resilience and community can transform lives.

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From carpentry to digital marketing, this is the story of how WordPress helped me rebuild my life. - De la carpintería al marketing digital, esta es la historia de cómo WordPress me ayudó a reconstruir mi vida.
Josep Morán writes about how a medical condition forced him to leave a career as a wood worker and how he found freedom in WordPress.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Updates can feel like wins! But if your changelog reads "bug fixes," it can turn into a scavenger hunt. 🧐 A clear changelog builds trust, reduces confusion, and boosts your professional image.

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The importance of a good changelog
A practical guide on writing changelogs that build trust, reduce confusion, and show professionalism, helping you and your users stay confidently informed.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Explore how accessibility has shaped WordPress with Matt Mullenweg. Discover the journey, current efforts, and future plans to make open source websites inclusive for everyone.

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Chat with Matt Mullenweg: Past, Present & Future of Accessibility in WordPress
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November 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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The new Abilities API offers a way to define and expose WordPress capabilities, streamlining workflows and opening up automation possibilities. It's set to launch in WordPress 6.9! Dive in and get ready to build smarter with WordPress.

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Introducing the WordPress Abilities API
WordPress 6.9 introduces the Abilities API. Learn what this new Ability will unlock for developers, and how to use it in your plugins and themes now.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Unlock the potential of your FAQs with the Accordion block in WordPress 6.9! By adding Schema.org microdata, you can help search engines effectively index your FAQ content. Learn to style your FAQs and enhance your site's visibility.

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Snippet: Schema.org microdata for Accordion block FAQs
How to use the HTML API to add structured data for FAQs to the Accordion block.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Congratulations to WordPress Bhopal for successfully launching the WP Build Tour 2025! 🙌 Over 1,700 students in Madhya Pradesh are now empowered with the skills to create their own websites, shaping their futures through the open web.

Read more about this journey: wp.me/p1q228-OwQA

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Bhopal Hosts WP Build Tour 2025: Empowering 1700+ Students Across Central India
WordPress Bhopal has been at the forefront when it comes to igniting young minds, empowering them with knowledge, generating new ways to achieve optimal and maximum value, and sparking a positive s…
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November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Celebrating the incredible WordPress Udupi Community! 🎉 Over 300 students from Coastal Karnataka were empowered through our Campus Connect initiative. Together, we've ignited curiosity and built crucial digital literacy skills for the next generation.

Read more here: wp.me/p1q228-QxgN

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WordPress Udupi Community Empowers 300+ Students Across Coastal Karnataka Through Campus Connect
As the lead organiser representing the WordPress Udupi Community, I had the incredible opportunity to bring WordPress Campus Connect to college campuses across Coastal Karnataka.What began as a sma…
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November 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 2 is now available for testing. This vital milestone invites you to download and test the latest features that aim to enhance your experience. Your feedback is crucial for the final release! Ready to dive in?

Get the release here: wp.me/pZhYe-526

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Ready to Download - WordPress 6.9 RC 2
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Ready to level up your #WordPress journey? 🚀 Meet like-minded creators at a local or virtual WordPress meetup! Find your next event: events.wordpress.org/

Have a favorite locale to meet other WordPressers? Sound off and let others know where they should join next 👇

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WordPress Events
Find upcoming WordPress events near you and around the world. Join your local WordPress community at a meetup or WordCamp, or learn how to organize an event for your city.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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New contributors are now finding their path, with Campus Connect showing up from Costa Rica to WCUS, and WP YouthDay in Nicaragua selling out. Classrooms and WordPress events are collaborating to help students develop their skills.

See the story: elpuas.com/blog/a-year-with-t...

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A Year with the WordPress Community 2025
From DevDay to WordCamp San José and DevFest, this was a year full of travel, talks, and amazing people in the WordPress community.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Discover how to scope the allowed_block_types_all filter by context. This ensures that content editors maintain focus while site designers retain complete creative control.

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Snippet: Limiting allowed blocks without breaking the Site Editor
Avoid breaking the Site Editor when limiting blocks. Scope the allowed_block_types_all filter by context to keep flexibility for designers and focus for editors.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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The Release Candidate 1 for WordPress 6.9 is here! This milestone invites you to explore enhanced Site Editor features, performance improvements, and updates across the board. Your testing is crucial in building a better WordPress. Join the journey and test the RC1 version now: wp.me/pZhYe-51z
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November 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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The Release Candidate 1 for WordPress 6.9 is here! This milestone invites you to explore enhanced Site Editor features, performance improvements, and updates across the board.

Join the journey and test the RC1 version now: wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wo...

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Ready to Download - WordPress 6.9 RC 1
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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The upcoming release of WordPress 6.9 promises new blocks, enhanced collaboration features, and improved plugin security checks. Mark your calendars for the release on December 2nd, which coincides with State of the Word!

Details here: developer.wordpress.org/news/...

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What’s new for developers? (November 2025)
Learn more about WordPress 6.9, updates from Gutenberg 21.9 and 22.0, and the Playground and AI teams.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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With WordPress 6.9, forms can now be styled using theme.json, making customization easier! Target text inputs and select dropdowns to enhance user experience. Dive in and get ready for more styling options in future releases.

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How WordPress 6.9 gives forms a theme.json makeover
WordPress 6.9 introduces new form elements support via theme.json. In this walkthrough, learn how to use them and when to fall back to CSS.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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🔥 The first batch of WCAsia 2026 passes sold out in 55 minutes. The next chance is coming. Plan here before it's too late.

Next releases: 11 Nov, 21 Nov, 29 Nov
Two drops per date: 10:00 IST and 22:00 IST (04:30 UTC and 16:30 UTC)

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Mark Your Calendars! Next WordCamp Asia 2026 Pass Batches Drop This November!
The first batch of WordCamp Asia 2026 passes sold out in just 55 minutes! Missed it? Don’t worry, more batches drop this November. Mark your calendar, set your reminders, and get ready to join thou…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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What is State of the Word like if you have never been? It is bright lights, smart questions, and big ideas. It is demos, community, and the moment when everything clicks. This year, State of the Word goes live on December 2.

Event details: wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/

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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 is here! Dive into new features and enhancements in this beta version. Your feedback is essential for a robust final release. Test it now on your local setup! Explore the latest changes and download the beta: wp.me/pZhYe-50H.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 is here! Dive into new features and enhancements in this beta version. Your feedback is essential for a robust final release. Test it now on your local setup!

Explore the latest changes and download the beta: wordpress.org/news/wordpress-...

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Ready to Download - WordPress 6.9 Beta 3
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The new Accordion block is here to transform your WordPress designs. Dive into the guide to master styling for FAQs and more, to fit your theme. Whether you’re a pro or just starting, there's something for everyone.

Full tutorial here: developer.wordpress.org/news/...

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Styling accordions in WordPress 6.9
WordPress 6.9 is set to ship an Accordion block. This guide walks you through adding custom styles and patterns for it.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Looking to connect with fellow WordPress enthusiasts? 🌐 Join a local or virtual WordPress meetup to share, learn, and grow together. Find your next event here: events.wordpress.org/

Who’s joining us? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

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WordPress Events
Find upcoming WordPress events near you and around the world. Join your local WordPress community at a meetup or WordCamp, or learn how to organize an event for your city.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 is now available for testing! This version brings 33 updates and fixes to the Editor, enhancing stability and performance. Don't forget to test it on a non-production site and help make it even better! Explore the new features and contribute to testing: wp.me/pZhYe-50x.
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 is now available for testing! This version brings 33 updates and fixes to the Editor, enhancing stability and performance. Don't forget to test it on a non-production site and help make it even better! Explore the new features and contribute to testing: wp.me/pZhYe-50x
Ready to Download: WordPress 6.9 Beta 2
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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WordPress 6.9 ships on December 2, 2025. You can help make the release smoother for millions of sites by testing the recently released Beta. Try Playground, a local site, or a staging site, then share what you find. Every report counts.

Start here: make.wordpress.org/test/2025/...

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Help Test WordPress 6.9
October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Taika transforms adaptogen-infused coffee into a focused and creative boost. Built on a custom Block theme, Taika utilizes fun animations, along with e-commerce functionality, allowing the team to manage content without a developer.

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Taika – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org
Taika is revolutionizing the coffee industry with its adaptogen-infused beverages, designed to fuel creativity and focus. Their mission is to offer coffee…
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October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM