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WordPress 6.9 RC3 Arrives as Field Guide Drops and Final Release Nears
The last release candidate lands with dozens of fixes, a sprawling field guide, and a minute-by-minute plan for publishing WordPress 6.9 live
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The last release candidate lands with dozens of fixes, a sprawling field guide, and a minute-by-minute plan for publishing WordPress 6.9 live
→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-6-...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
WordPress 6.9 RC3 Arrives as Field Guide Drops and Final Release Nears
The last release candidate lands with dozens of fixes, a sprawling field guide, and a minute-by-minute plan for publishing WordPress 6.9 live
→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-6-...
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The last release candidate lands with dozens of fixes, a sprawling field guide, and a minute-by-minute plan for publishing WordPress 6.9 live
→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-6-...
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WP Gives a Hand is returning from December 22–28, with WordPress businesses once again invited to donate a portion of their revenue to charities of their choice.
→ wpbakery.com/blog/wp-give...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
WP Gives a Hand is returning from December 22–28, with WordPress businesses once again invited to donate a portion of their revenue to charities of their choice.
→ wpbakery.com/blog/wp-give...
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→ wpbakery.com/blog/wp-give...
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WooCommerce has released the first beta of WooCommerce 10.4, ahead of its December 9 launch, with updates spanning accessibility, block improvements, and performance.
→ developer.woocommerce.com/2025/11/25/w...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
WooCommerce has released the first beta of WooCommerce 10.4, ahead of its December 9 launch, with updates spanning accessibility, block improvements, and performance.
→ developer.woocommerce.com/2025/11/25/w...
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→ developer.woocommerce.com/2025/11/25/w...
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WordPress 6.9 New Features 🚀 (in 10 min)
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December 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
WordPress 6.9 New Features 🚀 (in 10 min)
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→ youtu.be/7QgXXYCjz-U?...
Understanding the Abilities API: What It Is, Why It Matters and How It’s Going to Transform WordPress
→ www.therepository.email/understandin...
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→ www.therepository.email/understandin...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Understanding the Abilities API: What It Is, Why It Matters and How It’s Going to Transform WordPress
→ www.therepository.email/understandin...
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→ www.therepository.email/understandin...
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WordPress 6.9 to Introduce Notes, Bringing Asynchronous Collaboration to the Post Editor
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December 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
WordPress 6.9 to Introduce Notes, Bringing Asynchronous Collaboration to the Post Editor
→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-6-...
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→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-6-...
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PHP 8.5 support is coming to WordPress 6.9 following the language's release last week. It will be labelled "beta" until at least 10% of sites are running it, while full support continues from PHP 8.3 down to 7.2
→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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PHP 8.5 support in WordPress 6.9
PHP 8.5 was released on November 20th. Contributors to WordPress have been busy in recent months preparing for this version and we’re happy to report that all issues reported against PHP 8.5 …
make.wordpress.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
PHP 8.5 support is coming to WordPress 6.9 following the language's release last week. It will be labelled "beta" until at least 10% of sites are running it, while full support continues from PHP 8.3 down to 7.2
→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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MCP Adapter v0.3.0 has been released, introducing a new HTTP transport layer, a unified observability model, and WP_Error-based error handling as the adapter aligns with the Abilities API v0.4.0 and the latest MCP HTTP spec
→ make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
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→ make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
MCP Adapter v0.3.0 has been released, introducing a new HTTP transport layer, a unified observability model, and WP_Error-based error handling as the adapter aligns with the Abilities API v0.4.0 and the latest MCP HTTP spec
→ make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
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→ make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
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WordPress Importer 0.9.5 can now rewrite URLs during import, fixing one of the biggest pain points in site migrations.
→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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WordPress Importer can now migrate URLs in your content
Moving a WordPress site has always meant fixing countless broken URLs. The links still pointed to the old domain, the images didn’t load, and the cover blocks lost their background. Not anymore! Wo…
make.wordpress.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
WordPress Importer 0.9.5 can now rewrite URLs during import, fixing one of the biggest pain points in site migrations.
→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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WordPress Playground now lets you load Gutenberg development branches in the browser, making it possible to test trunk changes or experimental feature branches without a local setup.
→ make.wordpress.org/playground/2...
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→ make.wordpress.org/playground/2...
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Preview Gutenberg Development Branches in Your Browser
WordPress Playground now loads Gutenberg development branches directly in your browser. Test the latest trunk changes or explore feature branches without creating a pull request or setting up a loc…
make.wordpress.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
WordPress Playground now lets you load Gutenberg development branches in the browser, making it possible to test trunk changes or experimental feature branches without a local setup.
→ make.wordpress.org/playground/2...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
→ make.wordpress.org/playground/2...
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Meet WordPress 6.9 “Gene”.
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Meet WordPress 6.9 “Gene”.
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
WeWatchYourWebsite owner Thomas Raef says his team found malware on 111,354 WordPress sites in September, and all of them were running at least one security plugin.
→ www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-s...
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→ www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-s...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
WeWatchYourWebsite owner Thomas Raef says his team found malware on 111,354 WordPress sites in September, and all of them were running at least one security plugin.
→ www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-s...
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→ www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-s...
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Automattic has re-filed its motion to dismiss WP Engine's antitrust and CFAA extortion claims, submitting a new version to the U.S. District Court on November 13 after the government shutdown ended.
→ www.therepository.email/automattic-a...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Automattic has re-filed its motion to dismiss WP Engine's antitrust and CFAA extortion claims, submitting a new version to the U.S. District Court on November 13 after the government shutdown ended.
→ www.therepository.email/automattic-a...
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→ www.therepository.email/automattic-a...
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Organizers are inviting community members to share their personal stories about contributing to WordPress. Anyone in the community can submit a brief text or audio/video piece
→https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-contributor-stories/
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→https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-contributor-stories/
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Call for Contributor Stories
WordCamp Asia celebrates the diverse, inspiring stories of contributors who help build and sustain the WordPress community. By sharing your journey, you can inspire new contributors and remind retu…
asia.wordcamp.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Organizers are inviting community members to share their personal stories about contributing to WordPress. Anyone in the community can submit a brief text or audio/video piece
→https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-contributor-stories/
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→https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/call-for-contributor-stories/
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The PHP Foundation is seeking a new executive director: With the current executive director Roman Pronskiy, leaving after four years of service
→https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/11/10/seeking-new-executive-director/
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→https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/11/10/seeking-new-executive-director/
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December 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The PHP Foundation is seeking a new executive director: With the current executive director Roman Pronskiy, leaving after four years of service
→https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/11/10/seeking-new-executive-director/
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→https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/11/10/seeking-new-executive-director/
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WordPress VIP's James Giroux says enterprise isn't waiting for WordPress to mature — it's waiting for the ecosystem to do so. In a new post following his talk at VIP's Innovation Showcase in London,
→ jamesgiroux.ca/enterprise-d...
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→ jamesgiroux.ca/enterprise-d...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
WordPress VIP's James Giroux says enterprise isn't waiting for WordPress to mature — it's waiting for the ecosystem to do so. In a new post following his talk at VIP's Innovation Showcase in London,
→ jamesgiroux.ca/enterprise-d...
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→ jamesgiroux.ca/enterprise-d...
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Progress Planner's Taco Verdonschot says Contributor Days need a reset, arguing that the long-standing "show up and onboard" model leaves many teams without meaningful output.
→ progressplanner.com/we-need-to-r...
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→ progressplanner.com/we-need-to-r...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Progress Planner's Taco Verdonschot says Contributor Days need a reset, arguing that the long-standing "show up and onboard" model leaves many teams without meaningful output.
→ progressplanner.com/we-need-to-r...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
→ progressplanner.com/we-need-to-r...
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The WP Community Collective and GoDaddy have launched an appreciation campaign recognizing the table leads at this year's WordCamp Asia, WordCamp Europe and WordCamp US.
→ www.therepository.email/the-wp-commu...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The WP Community Collective and GoDaddy have launched an appreciation campaign recognizing the table leads at this year's WordCamp Asia, WordCamp Europe and WordCamp US.
→ www.therepository.email/the-wp-commu...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
→ www.therepository.email/the-wp-commu...
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Automattic-sponsored contributor Anne McCarthy recapped a #content-creators Hangout on what's working across Twitch, YouTube, podcasts, and newsletters
→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Automattic-sponsored contributor Anne McCarthy recapped a #content-creators Hangout on what's working across Twitch, YouTube, podcasts, and newsletters
→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
→ make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
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WordPress Returns to Three Major Releases in 2026 as Planning Begins for 7.0
Core committers met with project leadership this week to discuss next year’s release cadence, timing and features for WordPress 7.0
→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-re...
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Core committers met with project leadership this week to discuss next year’s release cadence, timing and features for WordPress 7.0
→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-re...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
WordPress Returns to Three Major Releases in 2026 as Planning Begins for 7.0
Core committers met with project leadership this week to discuss next year’s release cadence, timing and features for WordPress 7.0
→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-re...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
Core committers met with project leadership this week to discuss next year’s release cadence, timing and features for WordPress 7.0
→ www.therepository.email/wordpress-re...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
WordPress Campus Connect is now recruiting mentors to support its expanding run of student-led events worldwide.
→ make.wordpress.org/community/20...
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→ make.wordpress.org/community/20...
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Call for Mentors: Join WordPress Campus Connect!
Are you passionate about WordPress, dedicated to empowering the next generation, and experienced with organizing impactful events? We invite you to become a Campus Connect Mentor and help shape the…
make.wordpress.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
WordPress Campus Connect is now recruiting mentors to support its expanding run of student-led events worldwide.
→ make.wordpress.org/community/20...
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→ make.wordpress.org/community/20...
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In October, core contributors shipped 223 commits as work ramped up ahead of the WordPress 6.9 beta cycle. A total of 244 people submitted code via Trac, including 55 first-time contributors.
→ make.wordpress.org/updates/2025...
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→ make.wordpress.org/updates/2025...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
In October, core contributors shipped 223 commits as work ramped up ahead of the WordPress 6.9 beta cycle. A total of 244 people submitted code via Trac, including 55 first-time contributors.
→ make.wordpress.org/updates/2025...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
→ make.wordpress.org/updates/2025...
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Curious about the ups and downs of putting on a large event for the first time? Watch Rodolfo Melogli sharing his journey from the early days of WooCommerce to the creation of his new Checkout Summit conference.
→https://publishpress.com/blog/woocommerce/28-rodolfo-melogli/
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→https://publishpress.com/blog/woocommerce/28-rodolfo-melogli/
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The Story Behind Checkout Summit: the New WooCommerce Conference - PublishPress
In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Rodolfo Melogli shares his journey from the early days of WooCommerce to the creation of his new Checkout Summit conference. This new WooCommerce…
publishpress.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Curious about the ups and downs of putting on a large event for the first time? Watch Rodolfo Melogli sharing his journey from the early days of WooCommerce to the creation of his new Checkout Summit conference.
→https://publishpress.com/blog/woocommerce/28-rodolfo-melogli/
(h/t:@wpcontent_co)
→https://publishpress.com/blog/woocommerce/28-rodolfo-melogli/
(h/t:@wpcontent_co)
AI Team contributor Jeff Paul, from Fueled, has published a response to Matt Mullenweg's WordCamp Canada town hall, zeroing in on his remarks about identity, openness, and AI.
→ jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
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→ jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
AI Team contributor Jeff Paul, from Fueled, has published a response to Matt Mullenweg's WordCamp Canada town hall, zeroing in on his remarks about identity, openness, and AI.
→ jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
→ jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
(h/t: @therepositorywp)
How will page builders continue to shape the modern web, and what’s coming next for the tools we use to build it? Watch Robert Abela discussing it with Raitis Sevelis
→https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3hNpUe6PSs
(h/t:@wpcontent_co)
→https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3hNpUe6PSs
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How Page Builders Transformed WordPress and What’s Next for the Web | Raitis Sevelis (WPBakery)
Page builders changed everything about how we design and build with WordPress. But where did they come from, why did they grow so quickly, and how do they fit into a future shaped by blocks, Full…
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November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
How will page builders continue to shape the modern web, and what’s coming next for the tools we use to build it? Watch Robert Abela discussing it with Raitis Sevelis
→https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3hNpUe6PSs
(h/t:@wpcontent_co)
→https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3hNpUe6PSs
(h/t:@wpcontent_co)