Urgent Testing Request to Web Hosts for WordPress Collaborative Editing by May 4th
WordPress Core contributors urge web hosts to test collaborative editing features by May 4th, a key step to ensure stable multi-user editing in upcoming releases.
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WordPress Dev Chat Agenda for April 29, 2026: Preparing for 7.0 Release and Presence API Discussion
The WordPress Core team prepares for the WordPress 7.0 release with an April 29 dev chat focused on release candidates, the new Presence API, and community-driven ticket prioritization.
WordPress Test Team Update: Core and Gutenberg Issue Trends as of April 21, 2026
The WordPress Test Team reports steady progress in core and Gutenberg testing, with shifts in issue reproduction and patch testing activity as of April 21, 2026.
WordPress Introduces Presence API Feature Plugin to Boost Real-Time Admin Collaboration
The new Presence API plugin in WordPress offers real-time visibility of logged-in users and their admin activity, enhancing collaboration and preventing edit conflicts. This experimental feature uses dedicated ephemeral data storage to minimize performance impact.
Performance Chat Summary: Auto Sizes Feature Advances Toward WordPress Core Integration
The WordPress Core Performance team is advancing the Auto Sizes feature to optimize responsive images, focusing on the Gallery block to improve site speed and user experience.
WordPress Documentation Team Closes 200+ Issues and Calls for Community Help
The WordPress Documentation Team has closed over 200 issues to improve accuracy and clarity but calls on the community to help keep documentation current and comprehensive.
What’s New in Gutenberg 23.0? Key Features and Improvements (April 2026)
Gutenberg 23.0 introduces an experimental revisions panel for templates and expands the Site Editor’s Identity panel, enhancing real-time collaboration and editor usability.
WordPress Dev Chat Agenda for April 22, 2026 Highlights 7.0 Release Planning and Core Team Needs
The WordPress Core team will hold a developer chat on April 22, 2026, focusing on the WordPress 7.0 release schedule, Gutenberg 23.0 updates, and core team maintenance needs.
Dev Chat Summary April 15, 2026: WordPress 7.0 Release Plans and Contributor Focus
The WordPress 7.0 release remains paused as the core team focuses on Real Time Collaboration testing, while the community refines contributor workflows and mentorship efforts.
Comprehensive Roster of Design Tools per Block in WordPress 7.0
WordPress 7.0 introduces an updated roster of design tools per core block, consolidating design supports added over the last ten releases and enhancing developer clarity.
