Dev Chat Summary: April 1, 2026
Key updates from the WordPress Core Dev Chat include new features in WordPress 7.0, accessibility discussions, and calls for contributors for the 2027 default theme.
Report Tag: wordpress 7.0
WordPress 7.0 Delayed: Real-Time Collaboration Upgrade News
WordPress 7.0 has been delayed as the core team works on database designs for real-time collaboration features, pushing the release past its April 9 target.
The Path Forward for WordPress 7.0: Delays and New Testing Policies
WordPress 7.0 faces an unexpected delay to address critical testing feedback, particularly around real-time collaboration. Here's what it means for users.
WordPress 7.0 Updates: Key Insights from April Dev Chat
WordPress Core’s April 1 Dev Chat agenda includes WordPress 7.0 updates, Gutenberg 22.8, and a call for 2027 default theme volunteers.
WordCamp Asia 2026 Set for Mumbai Next Week Without Live WordPress 7.0 Release
WordCamp Asia 2026 kicks off in Mumbai next week, but without the live WordPress 7.0 release originally planned for Contributor Day.
WordPress 7.0 Release Delayed to Finalize Real-Time Collaboration Features
WordPress 7.0's release has been delayed to refine its real-time collaboration features, ensuring stability and long-term scalability.
WPBeginner Spotlight 21: From App Kits to AI Agents — Big Moves in the WordPress Ecosystem
February 2026 highlights transformative advancements in WordPress, from 7.0 Beta features to WPForms' Map field and AI-driven SEO tools.
WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 2: Key Features and Testing Insights
WordPress 7.0 RC2 is available for testing, introducing features like Real-Time Collaboration and Pattern Editing. Final release is set for April 9, 2026.
WordPress Industry Updates: Plugin Surge, New Browser Tool, and 7.0 Release Delay
WordPress 7.0's release has been delayed, plugin submissions are at record highs, and My.WordPress.net redefines browser-based WordPress usage.
WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate Phase, Pt. 2
WordPress 7.0 enters its second Release Candidate phase, introducing stricter backporting policies and finalizing the hard string freeze for translation readiness.
