Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 10/09/2026@marcusdburnette added me to play.thewp.world/ — can you find me in the game? Is this the pinnacle of my #wordpress career? It might be! 010
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 01/09/2026🎉 Advanced Query Loop 5.0 is out! 🎉 Highlights: - Refreshed, grouped UI for faster setup - Multiple sorting (e.g., date then title) - New query control: add an identifier in one step - Now requires WordPress 6.7+ Download: wordpress.org/plugins/adv... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 21/08/2026WordPress 7.1 now lets you register custom icons for the Icon Block. See it in action in my latest video: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx8...youtube.comCustom Icons in WordPress 7.1: You Won't Believe How Easy It Is!Want your logo, a Font Awesome set, or your brand icons in the Word... 031
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 17/08/2026WordPress 7.1 drops in days—are your custom blocks ready? Use this checklist for quick reference, or check out my full video for a deeper dive into what the iframed editor breaks in custom blocks. Watch it here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pr... 051
Reposted by Ryan WelcherElliott Richmond @elliottrichmond.co.uk · 03/08/2026If you missed this over the weekend, I teamed up with @ryanwelcher.com to show you how to Debug #WordPress Like a Pro: Xdebug with WordPress Studio youtu.be/TF_ZZKHjOsQ?...youtu.beDebug WordPress Like a Pro: Xdebug with WordPress StudioYouTube video by Elliott Richmond 021
Reposted by Ryan WelcherJonathan Bossenger @jonathanbossenger.com · 11/08/2026#WordPress plugin developers! 📣 Does your plugin make changes to the Post List table UI? There are some accessibility improvements coming to that table (and any other CPT list table) in WordPress 7.1 you might want to take note of. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcu...youtube.comTesting WordPress 7 1WordPress 7.1 is about two weeks out, so I'm spending this stream d... 122
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 30/07/2026WordPress 7.1 is forcing the iframe in the post editor. Are your blocks ready? Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pr... 020
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 27/07/2026Last week’s stream is now live—watch it here! 🎥 I used Studio Code to build a theme for a local sports team 🏆, and I didn’t write a single line of code. 💻 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrR... 010
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 17/07/2026Are your custom blocks ready for WordPress 7.1’s iframed editor? Now’s the time to test, fix, and update. Here’s a handy checklist to confirm your blocks are truly 7.1-ready 210
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 13/07/2026Last week, I had @antoniosejas on my stream to talk all things Studio Code. Missed it? The recording is now live on my YouTube channel. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZW...youtube.comTalk Devy to Me: Studio Code with Antonio SejasJoin me for this episode of Talk Devy To Me as we dive into Studio ... 010
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 10/07/2026So, I'm a pretty big fan of WordPress Studio. I use it on all my streams and when presenting workshops at conferences. For Linux users, it was never an option. Well NOT ANYMORE! wordpress.com/blog/2026/0...wordpress.comDevelop Locally on Linux with WordPress StudioThe WordPress Studio desktop app is now available for Linux users, providing a quick, server-free way to develop local WordPress sites. 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 24/06/2026New Talk Devy To Me is live! 🎙️ This episode I'm joined by Taylor Drayson to dig into WP Wireframe — a PHP framework for building JavaScript-powered WordPress admin interfaces. 100
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 24/06/2026The June edition of What's New for Developers is up on the WordPress.com channel — and it was packed! 7.0 shipped, 7.1 testing's underway, React 19's still coming, and client-side media processing is ready to test. Watch + subscribe 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NC... #WordPress #WPDevyoutube.comMedia Editor Modal, React 19, Client-Side Media & PHP 8.5: WordPress for Developers — June 2026June was a big one. WordPress 7.0 just shipped, 7.1 testing is alre... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 12/06/2026WordPress 7.0 finally unifies three AI building blocks — so I built an AI tool from scratch with all of them: - PHP AI Client (wp_ai_client_prompt()) - Abilities API + new JS client - MCP support 121
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 28/05/2026One command. No zip files. Did WordPress just get npm? Find out in 30 minutes on Talk Devy to Me — live with @thelovekesh, WP-CLI committer, on wpm. 👉 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6F... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 25/05/2026Did WordPress just get npm? Thursday May 28, 10:30 AM ET — live with Lovekesh Kumar (WP-CLI committer) talking wpm: a package manager for WordPress. One command. No zip files. Tune in live: 👉 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6F... #WordPress #WPDev 030
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 02/04/2026If you’re heading to @WordCampAsia in Mumbai and want to connect, I’ve set up a link to book some time with me. I’d love to hear your developer story—and chat through any roadblocks you’ve hit on your WordPress journey. 👉 calendly.com/ryan-welche...calendly.comWC Asia 2026 - Mumbai - Ryan Welcher 020
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 31/03/2026Join me and special guest @apeatling on a new edition of Talk Devy To Me where we get an intro to Miles! It's going a lot of fun so tune in Apr 2 at 10:30 EST on Twitch or YouTube 👉 www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdh... 010
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 31/03/2026In honor of the Claude Code source being leaked, I have generated a list of WordPress specific spinnerVerbs and tips. Add this gist to your claude settings.json and have fun! gist.github.com/ryanwelcher...gist.github.comAdd this to you Claude Code settings.json to customize the spinnerVerbs and tips with WordPress-centric onesAdd this to you Claude Code settings.json to customize the spinnerVerbs and tips with WordPress-centric ones - settings.json 021
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 30/03/2026A few weeks ago, I had @troychaplin on stream to dive into Veils of Fate—his WordPress-powered Choose Your Own Adventure game. It’s now in beta—play here: veilsoffate.com/quest/the-f... Catch the full stream here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvP... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 09/03/2026Big stream this week! @troychaplin is going to give the rundown on Veils of Fate—a game he built in WordPress using the Interactivity API. Join us on Twitch or YouTube March 12 at 10:30 EST: 👉 www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uG... 011
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 04/03/2026One of my favorite additions in WordPress 7.0 is PHP-only blocks. I put together a quick tutorial to show how they work. 👉 ryanwelcher.com/2026/03/04/... 011
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 26/02/2026If you’re working with the Interactivity API, I’ve released a VS Code extension called WordPress Interactivity API Helper that adds autocomplete for directives—and even detects items in your store. Download: marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemN... 070
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 26/02/2026No stream from me today—my office is getting a bit of maintenance attention. BUT mark March 12: @troychaplin and I are back with a fresh Talk Devy to Me stream. Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uG... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 25/02/2026Advanced Query Loop v4.4.0 is live! v4.4.0 fixes AQL usage in templates and synced patterns, adds component context, introduces transient caching, and squashes a number of bugs. Release notes: github.com/ryanwelcher... Download: wordpress.org/plugins/adv...wordpress.orgAdvanced Query LoopTransform your Query Loop blocks into powerful, flexible content engines! 🚀 010
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 05/02/2026Get ready for WordPress 7.0 Beta 1—it's almost here! I'm on a mission to integrate the new Icon Block into the core. Catch a sneak peek and see what's next in the journey today at 10:30 EST. 👉 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0l... 020
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 27/01/2026This week, tune in for the launch of my new series, "Talk Devy To Me!" Join me and special guest Rob Ruiz as he takes us on a thrilling deep dive into WP Rig. Don't miss it! Live on Jan 29, 2026 at 10:30am EST. Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk8... 001
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 16/01/2026When chat sends you NSFW links, you make shorts! Please enjoy my short film entitled "Chat, why hast tho forsaken me?" 👉 www.youtube.com/shorts/2uot...youtube.comOne click nearly ended my streaming career #learned #hard #shortsIn this stream fails highlight reel, I share a tough lesson about why you should avoid clicking on unverified links during a live stream. This recap shows wh... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 16/01/2026Yesterday on my stream, I clicked a chat link, and you can guess the what happened 😬. Apparently, it was my first day on the internet.... I've deleted all live recordings and uploaded a SFW version to my YouTube. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzX... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 14/01/2026Did you know you can register custom WordPress blocks only using PHP? Drop by my stream tomorrow at 10:30EST to see how and how far we can take it! 👉 www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 040
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 08/01/2026I'm hosting a poll on my YouTube channel to decide what kind of content I should stream in 2026. Your input would be greatly appreciated! 👉 youtube.com/post/UgkxFT...youtube.comPoll from Ryan Welcher CodesIn 2026, what kind of content do you want to see on my stream? 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 07/01/2026Kicking off my first 2026 live stream tomorrow with a twist: Viewer call-ins! Got a Twitch account? Dive into my stream. What could possibly go wrong? 👉 Drop by at 10:30 am EST Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ryanwelch... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 19/11/2025Next week, I'll be speaking at @WordCampSofia on the Interactivity API. Will I see you there? #WCSOF 021
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 31/10/2025I'm thrilled to announce a new video series for WordPress.com, where I'll review the latest developments for developers each month. The first edition for October 2025 is now live! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bf...youtube.comWhat’s New for WordPress Developers – October 2025In this month’s roundup, Ryan Welcher (Developer Advocate at Automattic) walks through all the key updates for WordPress developers — from Gutenberg enhancem... 020
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 16/10/2025If you're attending my Block Developer Cookbook workshop this afternoon at @WordCampCanada, get your prep work done now and download the repo before we start cooking! 👉 github.com/ryanwelcher... 000
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 06/10/2025So, here we are again my friends and I can't thank you enough! If you're not already, please head over and subscribe to my channel for advanced WordPress development content. 👉 www.youtube.com/c/RyanWelch... 020
Reposted by Ryan WelcherJamie @jamiemarsland.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Mind officially blown 🤯 — Telex just built WooCommerce blocks in a single shot. One hit. Done. The possibilities from here feel endless… 021
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 23/09/2025So Telex by @automattic is pretty fun. Only took me 10 minutes to create The Most Annoying Button on the Internet ™️ Check it out 👉 : telex.automattic.ai/MTc1ODY1NjU... 010
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 22/09/2025Tune in live this Thursday, Sept 25, at 10:30 EST as I dive deeper into creating the exciting new Icon Block for WordPress 6.9! 👉 www.twitch.tv/RyanWelcher... 👉 www.youtube.com/c/RyanWelch... 021
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 15/09/2025I'm excited to share Triage Release Lead duties for #WordPress 6.9 with @tetsuaki_hamano . We've published the Bug Scrub schedule and I'll be leading the first today at 18:00 UTC in the #core slack channel. make.wordpress.org/core/2025/0...make.wordpress.orgBug Scrub Schedule for WordPress 6.9It’s time to get WordPress 6.9 ready for release, and help is needed to ensure it’s smooth and bug-free. Whether you’re an experienced contributor or joining in for the first time, ever… 040
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 09/09/2025Thank you so much my friends! This is amazing and always surprising that people (other than my Mom) actually watch my channel 😍 110
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 07/09/2025ChatGPT asked @bph , @jon_bossenger , @briancoords and myself the hard question about the future of #WordPress and AI in the Creators Studio at @WordCampUS. 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4B... 021
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 03/09/2025Last stream, I made a promise and now I have have to deliver... live... with everyone watching. Drop by tomorrow at 10:30 EST - what could go wrong? 👉 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/RyanWelcher... 👉 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL_... 120
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 28/08/2025The Block Developer Cookbooks US debut is today at #WCUS! Here's what you need to be sure you're cooking with gas! Repo 👉 github.com/ryanwelcher... 020
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 28/08/2025My Block Developer Cookbook workshop has it's US debut tomorrow at #WCUS. Here's what you need to prepare before we start, so you're not relying on conference Wi-Fi! Repo 👉 github.com/ryanwelcher... 032
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 22/08/2025My plan for Contributor Day at #WCUS this year.... github.com/WordPress/g... Come find me if you're interested in helping out!github.comNew Block: Icon Block by ryanwelcher · Pull Request #71227 · WordPress/gutenbergWhat? Closes #16484 This pull request adds a an icon block based on @ndiego Icon Block. To be completed: Current implementation uses the html-react-parser library. Is this something we want to a... 010
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 22/08/2025So excited to be selected as one of the Triage release leads for #WordPress 6.9 along with @tetsuaki_hamano. I am excited for my first release and to work along side with the rest of the release squad! make.wordpress.org/core/2025/0...make.wordpress.orgAnnouncing the WordPress 6.9 Release SquadThe WordPress 6.9 release squad is officially assembled! This cycle continues the smaller, focused squad approach introduced in recent releases, with an emphasis on close collaboration with Make Te… 041
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 22/08/2025I still have some spots left for 1:1 meeting with me at #WCUS. I love to chat with developers about block development, the Interactivity API, or just grab a coffee and hangout! 👉 calendly.com/ryan-welche...calendly.comWCUS 2025 - Portland - Ryan Welcher 010
Ryan Welcher @ryanwelcher.com · 22/08/2025I am bringing the Block Developer Cookbook to #WCUS this year. Will I see you there? us.wordcamp.org/2025/from-d...us.wordcamp.orgFrom Debugging to Block Building: Meet the Sixth Round of WordCamp US 2025 SpeakersThe sixth round of WordCamp US speakers showcases developers and innovators who are redefining what’s possible with WordPress, 020