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Proposed 2026 Release Schedule Ties Major WordPress Versions to Flagship Events https://t.co/vNgaxXVe6b
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The plan sets out a four-month cadence for WordPress 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2, with releases timed to coincide with the project’s largest in-person events.
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Out now: The Repository #286 🗞️ 🗓️ 2026 #WordPress release schedule tied to events ⚖️ WP Engine customer class action dismissed 📦 Troy launches as https://t.co/Jk5Blxs14f alternative 📊 Enterprise commitment to WP hits 95% Read it here: https://t.co/TELQ52O8pd
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Real-Time Collaboration Shows Promise in Early WordPress VIP Testing https://t.co/74xPku6wKh
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Feedback from 45 WordPress VIP customers reveals WebSocket-powered real-time co-editing works well in modern WordPress builds, as contributors continue to assess how to ship the feature in WordPress...
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Court Dismisses WP Engine Customer Class Action Against Automattic, Allows Amended Complaint https://t.co/sOwHtgEFAz
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Judge rules the two business owners behind the proposed class action failed to adequately plead interference claims, but gives them 30 days to refile.
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Do the Woo Returns as a WooCommerce-Focused Podcast On https://t.co/vkRj82SdGY
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Co-hosted by James Kemp and Katie Keith, the relaunched show will refocus on WooCommerce and open with a live conversation with Matt Mullenweg in January.
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The SEO Framework Creator Launches Troy as Alternative to https://t.co/Jk5Blxs14f Plugin Distribution https://t.co/3X3cOIot2d
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Sybre Waaijer says Troy offers a self-hosted, opt-in update and distribution pipeline for plugins and themes, giving developers direct control over how their code reaches users.
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WordPress 6.9.1 Maintenance Release Planned for January After Bug Reports https://t.co/ZFvMWiJkSJ
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Core contributors outline post-release bugs affecting CSS, email delivery, and adjacent post navigation, with temporary fixes available via plugins.
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State of Enterprise 2025: WordPress Usage Deepens as Long-Term Commitment Jumps to 95% https://t.co/xPGczIOODT
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New survey data shows WordPress embedded in daily enterprise operations, with rising adoption at scale and declining reliance on bespoke CMS platforms.
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Out now: The Repository #285 🗞️ 🤖 AI as "fundamental" to WordPress 🛒 WooCommerce joins Stripe's agentic commerce launch 🧩 WordPress 7.0 plans take shape 🧪 Playground's 2025 gains in compatibility & performance Read it here: https://t.co/rF4ITOv0oI
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WordPress 7.0 Planning Kicks Off With a Big List — Including Real-Time Collaboration and an Admin Refresh https://t.co/J17E8rQkHv
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Gutenberg lead architect Matías Ventura has published an early scoping post for WordPress 7.0, outlining a wide-ranging set of ideas and in-progress projects while stressing that the list reflects…
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WooCommerce Named Launch Partner as Stripe Debuts Agentic Commerce Suite https://t.co/3TnvHETFQk
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WooCommerce merchants using Stripe will be among the first to test agent-driven discovery, checkout, and payments as the suite rolls out.
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WordPress Playground’s 2025 Review Highlights Advances in Compatibility, Performance, and Developer Tooling https://t.co/Dpp9C4uZcQ
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Adam Zieliński’s recap highlights increased plugin support, faster performance, and new developer-focused features amid growing Playground adoption.
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WordPress AI Team Outlines Vision for AI as a “Fundamental” Part of WordPress https://t.co/MnxbsNaDjs
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The AI Team has published a series of posts laying out a vision to make AI as fundamental to WordPress as the database, calling on developers and hosts to adopt new APIs and rethink how access to AI…
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Out now: The Repository #284 🗞️ 🎤 State of the Word 2025 🧩 WordPress 6.9 "Gene" 🦘 Enqueue in Australia 🇬🇧 WordPress and the UK budget leak Read it here: https://t.co/oPQuSLBju7
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WordPress Misconfiguration Blamed for UK Budget Leak as OBR Chair Resigns https://t.co/2neC08buRk
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A WordPress publishing misstep at the OBR triggered the UK Budget leak, and cost the watchdog’s chair his job.
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Enqueue Shows Why Australia Needed a Developer-Focused WordPress Event https://t.co/m3BjiYhiL4
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The one-day Sydney conference delivered a tightly curated program for developers who rarely see this level of technical depth on home soil.
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State of the Word 2025: AI, Education, and a Community Holding Steady Through a "Rollercoaster" Year https://t.co/PHPb4rlU9q
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The live release of WordPress 6.9, rapid advances in AI and education, and a candid look back at a “rollercoaster” year shaped this year’s State of the Word.
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