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A WordPress mug for your morning coffee. A Wapuu sticker for your laptop. A favorite tee for your next meetup. Make WordPress part of your everyday with a visit to the Mercantile. Shop: mercantile.wordpress.org/ #WordPress

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 23h

Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2027 is looking for workshop facilitators. If you know a WordPress workflow well enough to walk someone through it, you can apply for a specific topic or leave the choice open. Penang, April 9, 2027. Applications close November 24, 2026. wp.me/phbdcX-1Ej #WCAsia

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Call for Contributor Day Workshop Facilitators

We are looking for facilitators who can help people move from “I would like to contribute” to “I know how to get started”. We would love to have you.

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 29/09/2026

After strangers helped fund his first WordCamp, Satyam Vishwakarma began to see WordPress through its people. His HeroPress essay, in English and Hindi, reflects on community, burnout, and sustainable contribution. heropress.com/?p=8892 #HeroPress

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 28/09/2026

Good conversations. Shared ideas. A community to grow with. Join a WordPress event to learn, connect, and share what you know. No event nearby? Bring your local community together by starting one. Find an event or explore organizing: events.wordpress.org/ #WordPress

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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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WordPress @wordpress.org · 26/09/2026

Network Rail’s website helps passengers, communities, suppliers, and employees find project updates, safety guidance, and operational information. A custom WordPress design creates clearer paths through this large public archive. wp.me/pmwwI-3Iu #WordPressShowcase

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Network Rail – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

Network Rail owns and operates railway infrastructure across England, Wales, and Scotland. It manages rail timetables and works with partners across the…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 25/09/2026

Volunteer applications are open for WordCamp Asia 2027 in Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11. No prior WordPress experience is needed, and selected volunteers receive a free event pass. Applications close November 13, 2026. wp.me/phbdcX-1MC #WCAsia

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Join the Volunteer Team in Penang for WordCamp Asia 2027

We are looking for enthusiastic community members to join the Volunteer Team in Penang for WordCamp Asia 2027 (9 to 11 April)!

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 24/09/2026

NYC friends, mark your calendars! Join GatherPress and WordPress NYC on October 27 to hear the story behind GatherPress and explore what’s next for WordPress events. Free to attend. Save your spot: www.meetup.com/wordpressnyc/e... #WordPress #GatherPress

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A Case for Community: Open Source Events with GatherPress, Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup

Community is vital to any open source ecosystem. It jumpstarts projects and careers, gives us encouragement, and helps us keep pushing forward together. And in open source

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 23/09/2026

Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2027 takes place on April 9 in Penang, Malaysia. The organizing team is asking what would make the day more useful, especially for people attending their first one. wp.me/phbdcX-1g0 #WCAsia

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Help Us Shape Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2027

One of our main goals is to make Contributor Day work better for new contributors: people who want to get involved in WordPress but are not yet sure where to start, which team fits them, or what th…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 22/09/2026

WordPress 7.1.2 is available with a fix for a critical security vulnerability. Update your sites immediately from the WordPress Dashboard. The process will begin automatically on sites that support background updates. Details: wp.me/pZhYe-5Ev #WordPress

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WordPress 7.1.2 Release

This security release features a fix for a critical severity security vulnerability. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download W…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 19/09/2026

Since 1981, FOTOHOF has supported fine-art photography in Salzburg through exhibitions, workshops, publications, and archives. Its multilingual site is featured in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/smwwI-fotohof #WordPressShowcase

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FOTOHOF – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

Since 1981, FOTOHOF has been a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Salzburg, Austria, dedicated entirely to the art of photography. This…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 18/09/2026

Explore tools to draft and refine content, generate image alt text, and moderate comments with the new AI-Powered WordPress course. The first three modules require no coding experience and cover responsible practices along the way. Learn more: make.wordpress.org/training/2... #LearnWP

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The AI-Powered WordPress course is now live on Learn WordPress!

Curious what AI actually looks like inside WordPress? Now you can find out for yourself. With the release of WordPress 7.0, AI is built directly into WordPress core through the canonical AI plugin.…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 18/09/2026

If you are coming to WordCamp Asia 2027, here's a guide to help you prepare. It covers passports and visas, the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, paying with cash or card in Penang, and the easiest ways to get from the airport to George Town. WC Asia runs April 9 to 11, 2027. wp.me/phbdcX-1fM #WCAsia

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Warm Welcome to Penang

We’re glad you’re coming to WordCamp Asia 2027. The event will be from April 9 to 11, 2027, at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre. This guide will help you prepare for your visit, get around P…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 17/09/2026

WordPress 7.1.1 is a security and maintenance release with 11 security fixes, plus 17 Core and 19 Block Editor bug fixes. Update your sites now from the Dashboard or download the release. wp.me/pZhYe-5Eh #WordPress

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WordPress 7.1.1 Maintenance and Security Release

This security and maintenance release features 17 bug fixes on Core, 19 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 11 security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update …

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 16/09/2026

Kartik Shukla traveled 30 hours from Ahmedabad to Phoenix for his first WordCamp US. He arrived as a member of the Programming team, helping speakers and emcees across 3 breakout rooms and the main stage. Read his views on the people and planning behind WCUS. wp.me/p74VbO-vc #WordPressCommunity

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My First WordCamp US: 30 Hours to Phoenix, From the Other Side of the Curtain

WordCamp US 2026. Four days, thousands of people, one very warm city. Thirty hours. That is what it takes to get from Ahmedabad to Phoenix, Arizona. Three airports, a body clock that gave up somewh…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 16/09/2026

You can now run examples from the WordPress Code Reference directly in your browser, powered by Playground. The September developer roundup explains how it works and covers more changes from Gutenberg 23.8 and 23.9. developer.wordpress.org/news/... #WordPressDevelopment

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What’s new for developers? (September 2026)

Gutenberg 23.8 and 23.9 bring declarable block keyboard shortcuts, theme.json schema fixes for responsive states, and a batch of new deprecations.

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 15/09/2026

The first batch of WordCamp Asia 2027 tickets is available now. Join the WordPress community in Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11, 2027, for three days of sessions, workshops, and Contributor Day. This batch is limited, so reserve your place early. wp.me/phbdcX-1jf #WCAsia

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First Batch of WordCamp Asia 2027 Event Tickets Now Available

Get your WordCamp Asia 2027 tickets for 9–11 April in Penang, Malaysia. Join the WordPress community for three days of learning, contribution, and connection.

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 15/09/2026

August was the largest graduation month yet for WordPress Credits, with 145 students completing internships. The latest Education Buzz Report also shares updates from Campus Connect events, Student Clubs, and facilitator training around the world. wp.me/p2U65r-p11 #WordPressCommunity

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Monthly Education Buzz Report – August 2026

Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on the WordPress Campus Connect, WordPress Credits, and WordPress Student Club education initiatives withi…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 15/09/2026

WordCamp Asia 2027 is coming to Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11, 2027. The first batch of tickets goes on sale September 15, 2026, at 12:15 UTC. Tickets are limited, so you may want to set a reminder now. wp.me/phbdcX-1ii #WCAsia

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Save the Date for WordCamp Asia 2027 Event Tickets

WordCamp Asia 2027 is coming to Penang, Malaysia, from 9–11 April 2027. Attendees from across Asia and beyond will gather at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) for talks, contribution, …

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 12/09/2026

Knight Foundation supports journalism, the arts, civic information, and research. Its website organizes news, grant opportunities, and reports in one clear publishing system. See it in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3Ht #WordPressShowcase

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Knight Foundation – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

The Knight Foundation is a major philanthropic institution dedicated to fostering informed and engaged communities. Through its support of journalism, the arts,…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 10/09/2026

WordPress is strengthening security for plugin updates. A new automated review checks every plugin release for potential security issues and blocks high-risk releases from the update system, adding another layer of protection for WordPress sites. make.wordpress.org/plugins/20... #WordPress

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Automated security review for plugin releases

We’re launching an automated security review for every plugin release. Before a release is distributed through the WordPress.org update API, it is analyzed for security issues and releases th…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 10/09/2026

Astha Jain began using WordPress at 16 to publish her thoughts and poetry. Years later, a WordPress meetup in Bhopal led her into community organizing, public speaking, and entrepreneurship. Read how she found direction by creating opportunities for others. heropress.com/?p=8837 #HeroPress

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 09/09/2026

WordPress education programs reached more students and schools in July. WordPress Credits grew to 38 partner institutions across 16 countries, while Campus Connect welcomed new campuses on 4 continents. Read the full monthly report: wp.me/p2U65r-nty #WordPressCommunity

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Monthly Education Buzz Report – July 2026

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 08/09/2026

Students at 2 campuses in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, built 108 websites in 2 weeks. The free, volunteer-led WordPress Campus Connect program helped them learn by building, and most had never created a website before. wp.me/pZhYe-5CP #WPCampusConnect

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Students Built 108 Websites in Two Weeks in Bangladesh

In July, students at two campuses in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, built 108 websites. In eastern Uganda, a workshop that arrived to find no electricity at the school ran anyway, for more than 100 learn…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 06/09/2026

Open source communities deserve open tools. Join GatherPress and WordPress NYC in New York City on October 27 to hear Mike Auteri share the story behind GatherPress and what comes next for WordPress events. Free RSVP: www.meetup.com/wordpressnyc/e... #WordPress #GatherPress

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A Case for Community: Open Source Events with GatherPress, Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup

Community is vital to any open source ecosystem. It jumpstarts projects and careers, gives us encouragement, and helps us keep pushing forward together. And in open source

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 05/09/2026

The Prostate Cancer Foundation website offers more than 1,000 pages of trusted information for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. See how it supports education and fundraising in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3qg #WordPressShowcase

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Prostate Cancer Foundation – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

Prostate Cancer Foundation is a leading nonprofit dedicated to funding research and improving outcomes for people affected by prostate cancer. Its website…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 04/09/2026

WCUS 2026 brought four days of contribution, learning, ideas, and connection to Phoenix. Whether you joined us in person, followed online, or missed the event, revisit the moments and people that brought it to life: wordpress.org/news/2026/08/wc... #WordPress

People walking at WCUS. One person is waving at the camera.

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 04/09/2026

WordCamp Asia 2027 has received an official endorsement from the Ministry of Digital, Malaysia. The support can bring more local institutions and technology organizations to the event while keeping the community experience at its center. wp.me/phbdcX-19T #WCAsia

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Endorsement from the Ministry of Digital, Malaysia

WordCamp Asia 2027 has received an official endorsement from the Ministry of Digital, Malaysia!

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 03/09/2026

One button press. 800+ contributors. 🔴 At #WCUS, WordPress 7.1 launched with responsive editor styling, redesigned media editing, new Tabs and Audio Playlist blocks, faster image processing, accessibility improvements, and more. See what’s new: wordpress.org/download/releas... #WordPress

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 02/09/2026

Mainul Kabir Aion’s 31st WordCamp put him behind the scenes as an organizer. His Phoenix recap covers volunteer work, Contributor Day, and why people stay at the center of WordPress. wp.me/p8b3ng-1IW #WCUS #WordPressCommunity

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 02/09/2026

Your city can apply to host WordCamp Asia 2028. The selected community will welcome attendees, contributors, speakers, and sponsors, and share its culture with visitors from across the region and beyond. Find the application details here: wp.me/phbdcX-ID #WCAsia

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Call For Next Host City

WordCamp Asia unites the WordPress community from Asia and beyond, fostering learning and connections. Applications are now open for the 2028 host city. Potential hosts should possess an active Wor…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 29/08/2026

Budget Bytes pairs every recipe with a cost breakdown, helping home cooks plan satisfying meals within their budgets. See its website in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3Hn #WordPressShowcase

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Budget Bytes – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

Budget Bytes is one of the web’s most beloved recipe destinations, founded in 2009 with a simple but powerful mission: to show…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 29/08/2026

Help bring WordCamp Asia 2027 to life. Connect your brand with people building and growing WordPress across Asia and beyond. Sponsorship opportunities are now open for WordCamp Asia 2027, taking place April 9–11 in Penang. Explore packages: asia.wordcamp.org/2027/call-f... #WCAsia #WordPress

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Call for Sponsors

The Largest WordPress Community Gathering in Asia. Deadline to Apply: December 15, 2026 (or until slots are filled)

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 27/08/2026

More people, not fewer, should shape the future of AI. WordPress Executive Director Mary Hubbard shares why WordPress signed the Open Weights and American AI Leadership letter.

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 27/08/2026

You can now apply to speak at WordCamp Asia 2027, taking place April 9–11 in Penang, Malaysia. The program welcomes practical lessons and case studies in engineering, security, business, design, community, content, and education. Applications close November 8, 2026. wp.me/phbdcX-1bM #WCAsia

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Speak at WordCamp Asia 2027 – Penang, Malaysia

A Stage for Deep Community Connection. WordCamp Asia is built on the power of the open web and the vibrant community that sustains it. While large-scale tech events offer vast opportunities, we foc…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 26/08/2026

WordCamp Asia 2027 takes place April 9–11, 2027, at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre in Malaysia. Organizers visited the waterfront venue to review the main hall, meeting rooms, attendee flow, and catering. See the venue and how planning is taking shape. wp.me/phbdcX-o4 #WCAsia

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Venue Visit Report: A Site Visit to Penang for WordCamp Asia 2027

WordCamp Asia 2027 will take place from 9–11 April 2027 in Penang, Malaysia, at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC), just a short drive from historic George Town. Ahead of the event, a g…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 25/08/2026

260 people from 24 countries applied to join the WordCamp Asia 2027 organizing team. The team has shared how it reviewed those applications and built a group of about 80 organizers. More than half are organizing WordCamp Asia for the first time. wp.me/phbdcX-108 #WCAsia

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Behind the Organizer Selection Process for WordCamp Asia 2027

When we opened applications for the WordCamp Asia 2027 organizing team, we hoped to see strong interest from across the WordPress community. What we received exceeded our expectations: 260 applicat…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 23/08/2026

One release. Plenty to explore. WordPress 7.1 brings responsive styling, a new media editing experience, richer ways to collaborate, new blocks, developer tools, and more. Take a closer look at everything inside 7.1: wordpress.org/download/releas... #WordPress

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 22/08/2026

Penguin Random House’s website brings thousands of authors, imprints, and titles together with recommendations and author spotlights. See it in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3Hh #WordPressShowcase

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Penguin Random House – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

Penguin Random House is one of the world’s largest book publishers, a globally recognized cultural institution that connects readers with thousands of…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 21/08/2026

WordPress Contributor Toolkit 1.0 helps you move through your first Core contribution from start to finish. You can set up a development site, connect a Trac ticket, test existing patches, and prepare your contribution in one desktop app. wp.me/p2AvED-wEk #WordPress

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WordPress Contributor Toolkit 1.0: A smoother workflow for your first Core contribution

First introduced in April as the WordPress Core Dev Environment Toolkit, the WordPress Contributor Toolkit is an experimental desktop app that guides first-time contributors through setting up a fu…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 20/08/2026

WordCamp US 2026 wrapped up in Phoenix with WordPress 7.1 released during the final keynote, and August 19 was proclaimed Phoenix WordPress Day. The final recap also looks beyond the sessions at the people, local businesses, and community activities that shaped the week. wp.me/pgSBpQ-2lc #WCUS

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Driving Into the Sunset: The Final Day of WCUS 2026

This conference ended with two exciting announcements, but the real story is everything that had to happen first for those announcements to land the way they did. Months of planning turned into fou…

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 20/08/2026

The WordCamp US 2026 recap is up: 4 days in Phoenix, 1114 attendees from around the world, thousands more online, and a city that now celebrates WordPress every August 19th. wp.me/pZhYe-5wY

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 20/08/2026

"WCUS, did you know: T. S. Eliot inspired 'Code is Poetry'" --Ma.tt Mullenweg (final keynote at WCUS) #WCUS

Two speakers seated on stage during WCUS.

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 20/08/2026

It is officially WordPress Day in Phoenix! 🎉 During the final #WCUS keynote, Michael Hammett, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Phoenix, presented Ma.tt Mullenweg with a proclamation recognizing the occasion. A wonderful tribute to the WordPress community. Thank you, Phoenix! 🌵 #WordPress

Matt Mullenweg accepting the official WordPress Day document from City of Phoenix.

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 20/08/2026

WordPress 7.1 “Mary Lou” is now available. You can style blocks for different screen sizes without custom CSS, move between editors with a consistent admin bar, and crop, flip, rotate, or update image details in one place. wp.me/pZhYe-5zu #WordPress

Record sleeve with record sliding out. The sleeve reads: WordPress 7.1 - Mary Lou

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 19/08/2026

The final WordCamp US keynote starts soon. Join Ma.tt Mullenweg and Robert Jacobi live for a fireside chat about open source, AI, community, and what comes next for WordPress, followed by audience Q&A. Watch live: youtube.com/live/notaTgEZByo #WCUS

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🔴 LIVE Closing Keynote - Fireside Chat with Ma.tt Mullenweg and Robert Jacobi | WCUS 2026

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 19/08/2026

What does WordPress look like when we build it together at WordCamp US? 💙 #WCUS

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WordPress @wordpress.org · 19/08/2026

In one hour, a WordCamp hallway conversation gets a microphone and a stage. Join Ma.tt Mullenweg and Robert Jacobi for an honest discussion about open source, AI, the evolving web, and the future of WordPress. us.wordcamp.org/2026/session/... #WCUS

Fireside Chat, WordCamp US 2026 with Matt Mullenweg and Robert Jacobi.

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