Rethinking WordPress Left Navigation: Major Overhaul Proposed
WordPress Core proposes a major overhaul of the admin left navigation menu, aiming to improve usability and organization for site operators and developers.
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EmpowerWP Bhopal 2025: A Journey of Inclusion and Impact!
EmpowerWP Bhopal 2025 brought women and allies together for a transformative WordPress event, redefining inclusion and community impact.
WP Packages is Working the Way Open Source Should
WP Packages launched as an open source alternative to WPackagist, improving dependency resolution and transparency for WordPress developers.
Highlights from WordCamp Masaka 2025: Community, Innovation, and Collaboration
WordCamp Masaka 2025 brought 291 attendees together under the theme 'Connecting Communities, Inspiring Ideas' for two days of innovation and community building.
WordCamp Mukono 2026: Building a Sustainable Future for WordPress
WordCamp Mukono 2026 will focus on sustainable growth and building a lasting WordPress community. Scheduled for March 13–14, tickets are now open.
PHP-Only Block Registration Arrives in WordPress Core
WordPress now supports PHP-only block registration, simplifying server-side block creation and enabling automatic editor integration for developers.
Post Status Members’ Latest Updates Signal Key Trends in WordPress
Post Status members shared new plugins, podcasts, and AI tools this week, signaling trends in security, accessibility, and design innovation.
WordPress 7.0 Enters Release Candidate Phase: Key Updates and Policies
WordPress 7.0 enters the Release Candidate phase with new commit policies, delayed translations, and stability-focused milestone restrictions.
WordPress Is Colliding With AI — and Nobody Had ‘None’ on Their Bingo Card
WordPress market share dips below 43% for the first time since 2022, while the “None” category — sites running no CMS — sees surprising growth.
Themes Team Update March 4, 2026: Key Stats and Trends
The Themes team processed 955 tickets last week, with 961 closed and 30 new themes published. Block themes and tools like Create Block Theme plugin show growing adoption.
