WordPress News & Coverage
A new Contributor Pathways onboarding project is mobilizing WordPress Make teams to prepare guides and beginner issues ahead of its official launch at WordCamp Europe 2026.
WordPress Student Clubs are expanding beyond workshops to become ongoing, student-led communities that foster learning, contribution, and deeper engagement with the WordPress ecosystem on campuses worldwide.
Matt Mullenweg has directed core committers to include Akismet on WordPress 7.0’s Connectors screen, sparking debates over open-source neutrality and Automattic’s influence.
Matt Mullenweg called for a rethink of Five for the Future, criticizing its data as “worse than useless” during a WordCamp Asia panel.
WordPress Campus Connect empowered 300+ students across Coastal Karnataka, introducing them to digital literacy and open-source tools through hands-on workshops.
Zach Stepek discusses the interconnected WordPress ecosystem, emphasizing trust, collaboration, and community contributions for sustainable growth.
WP Packages launched as an open source alternative to WPackagist, improving dependency resolution and transparency for WordPress developers.
WordCamp Masaka 2025 brought 291 attendees together under the theme 'Connecting Communities, Inspiring Ideas' for two days of innovation and community building.
WordCamp Bhopal 2025 celebrated 10 years of community-building with over 400 attendees, innovative initiatives, and heartfelt connections.
WordPress has launched a centralized hub for education programs, offering students clear pathways to learn, build, and contribute within the ecosystem.
