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Attending WordCamp US 2026 for the first time? This guide covers what to expect across all 4 days,…

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:05:37 -0400

Attending WordCamp US 2026 for the first time? This guide covers what to expect across all 4 days, how to network, and what to pack for Phoenix in August. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-VW

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A First-Timer’s Guide to WordCamp US

The WordPress Mercantile swag store has a new design. You’ll find the product catalog front and…

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:24:27 -0400

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The WordPress Mercantile swag store has a new design. You’ll find the product catalog front and center, a storefront built almost entirely with blocks and WooCommerce, and details like size, material, and care on every product page. Every purchase supports the WordPress Foundation. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rA

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https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rA

Block themes typically require separate templates to load different sidebars. The render_block_data…

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:01:54 -0400

Block themes typically require separate templates to load different sidebars. The render_block_data filter lets you swap template part slugs at render time based on post category or page context, keeping your template count down. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=6219

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Dynamically loading template parts in block themes

The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship for WordCamp US 2026 is now open. If you identify as a woman,…

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:08:45 -0400

The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship for WordCamp US 2026 is now open. If you identify as a woman, are an active WordPress contributor, and have never attended WordCamp US before, you can apply for support that covers your ticket, travel, and lodging. Applications are open through July 10, 2026. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-RJ

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Celebrating Kim Parsell: WordCamp US 2026 Scholarship Applications Are Open

WordPress’s Global Partners supported WordCamps across 4 continents in the first half of 2026, from…

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:01:08 -0400

WordPress’s Global Partners supported WordCamps across 4 continents in the first half of 2026, from Kathmandu and Port Harcourt to Madrid, Vienna, and Kampala. WordPress Campus Connect has now reached more than 6,200 students worldwide. You can read the full recap at the link. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5rg

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Everyone comes to WordCamp US with a different goal. Whether you’re hoping to learn, contribute to…

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:48:47 -0400

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Everyone comes to WordCamp US with a different goal.

Whether you’re hoping to learn, contribute to WordPress, meet collaborators, or explore what’s next for the open web, this post can help you find your path through the event. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-NQ

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Finding Your Path Through WordCamp US 2026

Krytter is a software company serving the outdoor outfitting industry. Their WordPress site, built…

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:28 -0400

Krytter is a software company serving the outdoor outfitting industry. Their WordPress site, built with Blocksy, uses bold visuals and clear messaging to reach a specific audience: guides and adventure businesses. It’s a solid example of WordPress powering a focused SaaS product site, not just media or retail. https://wp.me/smwwI-krytter

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Krytter – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

The May 2026 WordPress education report is out. WordPress Campus Connect (WPCC) has reached 6,200…

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:00:44 -0400

The May 2026 WordPress education report is out. WordPress Campus Connect (WPCC) has reached 6,200 total attendees across 45 events, with 31 more in the planning stages. A student in the WordPress Credits program translated a photo walk guide into Spanish, and a community in Mexico used it to run their own event. https://wp.me/p2U65r-mwm

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Monthly Education Buzz Report – May 2026

“Do you really want control for AI to be with three companies or three countries?” At WordCamp…

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:02:33 -0400

“Do you really want control for AI to be with three companies or three countries?”

At WordCamp Europe 2026, Mary Hubbard spoke about why the WordPress community should be part of the conversation about AI, open source, and the future of the web.

Revisit the full WCEU recap: https://wordpress.org/news/2026/06/wceu-2026-recap/

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https://wordpress.org/news/2026/06/wceu-2026-recap/

WordCamp Europe 2027 is heading to Málaga, Spain, May 27–29. Lead Organisers Nilo Vélez, Emma Wager,…

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:01:43 -0400

WordCamp Europe 2027 is heading to Málaga, Spain, May 27–29. Lead Organisers Nilo Vélez, Emma Wager, and Lucas Radke are already planning the event, and the call for organisers is now open. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-33D

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The Road to WordCamp Europe 2027 Begins

This is what WordCamp US feels like. Conversations in the hallway. Ideas shared between sessions….

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:03:40 -0400

This is what WordCamp US feels like.

Conversations in the hallway. Ideas shared between sessions. Contributors, creators, builders, and friends coming together around WordPress.

WCUS 2025 gave us so many moments to remember, and we can’t wait to bring that energy to Phoenix in 2026.

Get your ticket: https://us.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

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From CERN’s keynote to WordPress 7.0, Contributor Day, AI conversations, education initiatives, and…

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:01:44 -0400

From CERN’s keynote to WordPress 7.0, Contributor Day, AI conversations, education initiatives, and the road to Málaga, WordCamp Europe 2026 was packed with moments worth revisiting.

Catch up with the full recap from Kraków: https://wordpress.org/news/2026/06/wceu-2026-recap/

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https://wordpress.org/news/2026/06/wceu-2026-recap/

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Code is poetry. Merch is proof. The WordPress Mercantile is ready, with official gear for…

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:01:42 -0400

Code is poetry. Merch is proof.

The WordPress Mercantile is ready, with official gear for contributors, builders, publishers, and Wapuu fans everywhere.

Apparel, drinkware, accessories, and more, shipped worldwide.

https://mercantile.wordpress.org/

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Shop - WordPress Swag Store

LIBRUS, a Polish education-technology company whose tools are used by schools across Poland, runs…

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:01:43 -0400

LIBRUS, a Polish education-technology company whose tools are used by schools across Poland, runs its public website on WordPress. The Showcase has more on how they use it. https://wp.me/smwwI-librus

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LIBRUS – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

The June 2026 WordPress developer roundup covers WordPress 7.0, client-side media processing…

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:54 -0400

The June 2026 WordPress developer roundup covers WordPress 7.0, client-side media processing testing, collaborative editing outreach for 7.1, and the React 19 compatibility situation after its temporary revert in Gutenberg. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=6195

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What’s new for developers? (June 2026)

PollyPizza, a popular pizza restaurant in Warsaw, runs its website on WordPress. The site has a…

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:24 -0400

PollyPizza, a popular pizza restaurant in Warsaw, runs its website on WordPress. The site has a distinctive design that reflects the brand’s personality. See it in the Showcase. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3wv

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PollyPizza – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

WordPress.org is adding a temporary 24-hour delay before plugin and theme updates are distributed…

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:50 -0400

WordPress.org is adding a temporary 24-hour delay before plugin and theme updates are distributed through auto-updates. The pause creates a window for security review, including the use of AI-assisted tools that can operate continuously. You can read the full details on what this means for the 78,000+ plugins and themes in the directory. https://wp.me/sZhYe-pts

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What Happened at WordCamp Europe 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:10:35 -0400

WordCamp Europe 2026 met in Kraków, Poland, with 2,458 attendees from 81 countries. The opening keynote was from CERN, where the World Wide Web was invented, announcing that home.cern now runs on WordPress. Three days of sessions, workshops, and contributor work followed. The full recap is worth a read. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5pn

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Three voices, one stage, and a lot to share about what’s next for WordPress. Mary Hubbard, Rich…

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:50:37 -0400

Three voices, one stage, and a lot to share about what’s next for WordPress.

Mary Hubbard, Rich Tabor, and Matías Ventura are live at #WCEU, talking about the ideas, people, and projects helping shape the future of WordPress.

📹 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/AubOXB_UiV0

Up next at #WCEU: Mary Hubbard, Rich Tabor, and Matías Ventura take the stage for a special keynote…

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:21:55 -0400

Up next at #WCEU: Mary Hubbard, Rich Tabor, and Matías Ventura take the stage for a special keynote and Q&A on the latest across the WordPress project and what’s ahead.

📹 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AubOXB_UiV0&list=PL1pJFUVKQ7ET_os7azDwYFsUDoc0Y9plA&index=1

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WordCamp Europe 2026 - Conference Day 2 (Track 1)