Training Team Update: Key Highlights and Progress from May 14th, 2026
The WordPress Training Team's May 14th update highlights progress in block theme courses, AI workshops, and community events like WordCamp Asia Contributor Day.
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Get Your WordCamp US 2026 Tickets: Essential Info for WordPress Professionals
Tickets are now available for WordCamp US 2026, scheduled for August 16–19 at the Phoenix Convention Center. This flagship event offers sessions, Contributor Day, and showcases for WordPress professionals at all levels.
How to Optimize Your WordPress Images for Maximum Speed (Compression + WebP/AVIF)
Learn how to optimize your WordPress images for maximum speed by compressing your entire media library and enabling WebP and AVIF delivery using the ShortPixel plugin.
#216 – Matt Schwartz on Exploring AI’s Impact in WordPress Agencies (Part 2)
Matt Schwartz discusses how WordPress agencies can integrate AI securely and effectively, emphasizing knowledge sharing, Model Context Protocol, QA automation, and ecosystem impacts.
Themes Team Update: 1,410 Tickets Processed and Block Theme Growth in May 2026
The WordPress Themes Team processed over 1,400 theme tickets last week, with block themes growing steadily and key tools like Create Block Theme surpassing 20,000 installs.
WordPress Plugins Team Reports 48% Approval Rate Amid Growing Queue in May 2026
The WordPress Plugins Team's May 2026 report reveals a 48% plugin approval rate amid a growing review queue exceeding 4,800 plugins, highlighting ongoing moderation challenges.
WordCamp Kampala 2026 Embraces Tech for Social Good Amid Digital Transformation
WordCamp Kampala 2026 returns with a focus on social good, uniting Uganda’s WordPress community to explore ethical AI use and inclusive digital innovation.
A Journey to Remember: My WordCamp Asia 2026 Experience in Mumbai
Nalubega Dorcus shares her transformative experience at WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai, highlighting the impact of the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship, volunteering, and cultural immersion.
Matt Mullenweg Forms Trusted Team to Revamp WordPress.org and Five for the Future
Matt Mullenweg has created a trusted team to overhaul WordPress.org and revitalize Five for the Future, accelerating changes with direct authority from him.
WordPress Test Team Update: 247 Tickets Await Review and Testing (May 2026)
The WordPress Test Team reports 247 tickets awaiting reproduction or patch testing, highlighting ongoing quality assurance efforts for Core and Gutenberg in May 2026.
