WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” is here. 🎷 This major release introduces foundational AI tools, a refreshed admin experience, expanded design controls, new blocks, and powerful developer APIs. Update when ready, and start building with WordPress 7.0. wordpress.org/news/2026/05/wo... #WordPress

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We're excited to introduce our 2026 Contributor Cohort! 🎉 🇺🇬 Moses Ssebuwufu, Uganda 🇮🇳 Krupa Nanda, India 🇳🇮 Alex Cuadra, Nicaragua 🇺🇸 Bud Kraus, United States They represent the global spirit of open source by building tools and creating opportunities for others. Join us in celebrating their work.

The WordPress AI plugin 0.8.0 is now available! This release introduces Refine from Notes for automated content refinement, new AI dashboard widgets, Guidelines integration, and promotes Image Generation to a stable Feature. make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/04/2...

What’s new in AI 0.8.0 (23 APR 2026)?

The AI plugin 0.8.0 introduces Refine from Notes, new dashboard widgets, and deeper integration with site Guidelines, while promoting Image Generation to a stable Feature and improving editorial wo…

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Reliable Wi-Fi. Childcare during a sprint. Travel support. A quiet place to work. 🛜 Supporting Black contributors isn’t charity — When we remove barriers innovation gets stronger. 🖤 Apply by 2/28 for our contributor support grants. form.jotform.com/260007656093...

The small things keep you in the room: stable Wi-Fi, quiet, extra screens, and snacks. 🍎 They don’t make headlines, but they make participation possible. Apply by 2/28 for our contributor support grants. form.jotform.com/260007656093...

Community Spotlight: @wordcampcanada.bsky.social 2025 is taking place from October 15-17 in Ottawa. Three days of learning, collaboration, and connection with the WordPress community — including a focus on accessibility. More details: canada.wordcamp.org/2025/ #WCEH #WPAD2025 #Accessibility

WordCamp Canada 2025

Carleton University • October 15-17, 2025

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📢 Speaker Spotlight: Jill Binder, public speaking & accent coach, founder of #WPDiversity, empowering 600+ worldwide. At #WCCanada2025: From Canada to the World: 10 Lessons From Working With 50 Countries 📅 Oct 16, 4 pm | Track 1 & 2 🔗 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/speaker/jill-binder/

📢 Speaker Spotlight: Joe A. Simpson Jr., UX-focused WordPress dev & accessibility advocate. At #WCCanada2025: Back on the Block: My Reasons for Returning to the Full Site Editor 📅 Oct 16, 1 pm | Track 1 🔗 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/speaker/joe-a-simpson-jr/ #WordPress #WCEH2025

📢 Speaker Spotlight: Jeff Paul VP of Open Source at Fueled & long-time WordPress contributor, Jeff will present: ✨ Shipping WordPress Without Shipping Code 📅 Oct 16, 2025 | 1:45 pm | Track 2 🔗 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/speaker... #WCCanada2025 #WordPress

Here's the full schedule and speaker list for #WordCampCanada 🇨🇦 AKA #WCEH happening at @carleton.ca from October 15-17 in just over a month. Get your tickets while they last! #WordPress canada.wordcamp.org/2025/from-ke...

From Keynotes to Coffee Breaks: Explore 2025 WCEH Schedule

The full schedule is live! 25 sessions, 27 speakers, including 3 keynotes make WordCamp Canada 2025 a packed weekend of learning and connection.

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Whether you're at the Raleigh Convention Center or experiencing conference FOMO at home, join the conversation today by using #AllThingsOpen! We would love to hear from our community about your favorite talks, experiences, and selfies from throughout the conference!

@allthingsopen.bsky.social 2025 is officially on the calendar! 🚀 Join us Oct 12–14 in Raleigh, NC for what’s shaping up to be our biggest and best year yet. Even better? The New Stack readers can lock in a $99 early bird rate —available for a limited time 👉 bit.ly/AllThingsOpe...

This Juneteenth weekend, we're reminded that freedom is a continuous journey toward equality. Juneteenth is a pivotal moment marking the end of enslavement of Black Americans, so let's honor our progress and actively contribute to a more equitable future. 🌟

Final day to submit talks for WordCamp US, get your ideas in NOW for any campfire chats, traditional sessions, or workshops for the conference coming this August 26-29 in Portland, OR! us.wordcamp.org/2025/call-fo... #WCUS #WordPress #WordCamp #WordCampUS

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Have an idea, insight, or story to share? Speaker applications for WordCamp US 2025 are now open. All experience levels welcome. Help shape the conversation in Portland this August. Apply by June 20: wp.me/pfz0Bf-qf #WordPress #WCUS

Our first mentorship cohort wrapped in December 2024, and wow, what a journey! 🎉 We're proud to have supported emerging talent in open source. 🌐 Through this program, SiNC is removing barriers to full participation at WordCamps and helping speakers grow both personally and professionally.

Join me, James LePage, @felixarntz.bsky.social, and @swissspidy.bsky.social next week for a panel discussion on the intersection of #WordPress and #AI as part of #TheAgencyAdvantage virtual conference from @cloudways.bsky.social. Learn more: www.cloudways.com/en/agency-ad... June 24th at 12pm ET

🏳️‍🌈 Inclusion makes tech better for everyone. This hashtag#PrideMonth, we celebrate the rainbow community in tech and beyond. Diversity fuels innovation, and when we uplift LGBTQ+ voices, we build a stronger, more inclusive industry.

Maintainers are the backbone of open source. Their work is often invisible, but essential. Here's just a couple of things maintainers provide: 🧩 They bring order to chaos. 💬 Foster respectful collaboration. 🔐 Keep our tools secure.

Think you don't use open source? Think again. 💚 Here are five open source projects powering the tools you rely on: 🐧 Linux – powers most servers and Android phones 🌍 WordPress – builds 40%+ of the web 🦊 Firefox – open browser focused on privacy

Behind every plugin, patch, and pull request are maintainers. These are dedicated folks who keep open source thriving. 👩🏾‍💻 They fix bugs. 🧑🏻‍🔧 Review code. 🧠 Secure systems. This May, we're saying THANK YOU to all the maintainers out there.

✨ Big things happen when we come together. We're excited to continue building a future where all voices are heard and valued at tech events. ✅ SiteGround provides the reliable hosting that powers our work. ✅ Kinsta helps keep our community informed through sponsorship of our newsletter.

We’re celebrating our amazing followers! 🎉 Tell us in the comments: Why does inclusion in tech matter to you? 💬 ✅ Follow SiNC ✅ Comment below by June 30 ✅ Spread the word!

But what is open source, really? It means software that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. It's not just code, it's collaboration, transparency + freedom. This month, we'll highlight impactful open-source projects and the people who maintain them. Stay tuned. 💚 #MaintainerMonth #Inclusion

May is Maintainer Month, and there's no better time to explore open source! 🔓 At SiNC, we believe in the power of open source to create thriving communities where everyone is welcome to share, build, and grow. ✨ #MaintainerMonth #OpenSource #InclusionInTech

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The first-ever cohort of Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) contributors has been selected! 🎉 We launched this program to support contributors globally making a meaningful impact in the WordPress #community through local meetups, WordCamps, or core. #Africa, #Asia, #Europe, #NorthAmerica

Let's uplift diverse voices in tech! 🙌🏽 🙌🏼 🙌🏻 Meet Suji K. Chandran from India, a 2025 Support Inclusion in Tech contributor. With 12+ years of #WordPress experience, Suji contributes through testing, translation, documentation & community. #community #empowerment

Meet Idris Tabi Nfongang, a 2025 SINC contributor from Cameroon! 🇨🇲 He's shaping the future of open-source and inspiring others through organizing WordPress Meetups. #WordPress #leader #transportation

Want to build a more accessible web? Meet Sumner Davenport from the USA! 🇺🇸 She's an accessibility specialist & 2025 Support Inclusion in Tech contributor! Sumner is making the open web and the digital world more accessible to everyone. #inclusion #contributor #accessibility #WordPress