WordPress News & Coverage
The WordPress Dev Chat on May 27, 2026, will focus on finalizing the WordPress 7.0 release and launching 7.1 development, featuring key accessibility improvements, PHP support clarifications, and Gutenberg 23.2 discussions that impact core workflows.
June 2026 brings WordPress 7.0 "Armstrong" and critical Gutenberg updates reshaping media workflows, React compatibility, and collaborative editing. Developers must test plugins, update PHP support, and prepare for client-side image processing.
WordPress 7.0, released May 20, 2026, introduces native AI integration, customizable mobile menus, and core performance upgrades, setting new standards for WordPress hosting and development.
