The WordPress Developer Blog walks through building a plugin that combines the Abilities API, the WordPress AI Client, and the MCP Adapter into one working project. developer.wordpress.org/news/... #WordPressDevelopment

Build your first AI-Powered WordPress plugin

If you've been watching the Core AI projects land and wondering how the pieces fit together in a real plugin, then this post is for you. We're going to build one together, step by step, focusing on how to implement each of the three AI building blocks.

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WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix includes hands-on WordPress workshops for beginners. The WP 101 sessions run across the first 3 conference days, with no prior experience needed. WordPress Playground handles everything in your browser. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Zw #WCUS

WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1 is ready for testing. The final release is scheduled for August 19, 2026. Install it in a test environment and report what you find. wp.me/pZhYe-5wI #WordPress

WordPress Campus Connect reached Bulamogi College Gadumire in eastern Uganda. No electricity meant no projectors or live demos. Over 100 students showed up anyway, and the questions never stopped. events.wordpress.org/campusco... #WPCampusConnect

Gadu–Maya! WordPress Campus Connect Finds a Home at Bulamogi College Gadumire

This particular Campus Connect was a little different. It was personal. Back in December 2025, during the first ever WordPress Campus Connect event in Kaliro which happened at the Uganda National I…

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The WordPress Credits program lets students earn academic credit by contributing to WordPress. The first feedback report, covering 242 students, shows the program works. Next steps include a school kit and tailored tracks by field of study. make.wordpress.org/project/?p... #WPCredits

WordPress Credits Student Feedback: the program works, now for quality and retention

WPCredits invites students to contribute to WordPress, through translation, design, code, photography, documentation and more, and to earn academic credit for it. This is the first comprehensive an…

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Not sure where to begin with WordCamp US? Choose a ready-made path. 🌱 Start your WordPress journey 🧰 Strengthen your freelance practice 💻 Explore modern WordPress development 🧭 Dig into what is next for WordPress Each path brings together recommended sessions. us.wordcamp.org/2026/ #WCUS

The American Film Institute runs its website on WordPress. AFI.com uses the platform to manage film archives, news, and multimedia content for a global audience of film lovers and industry professionals. wp.me/pmwwI-3Dv #WordPressShowcase

American Film Institute – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

The American Film Institute brings together a dynamic community of film lovers, creators, and industry professionals, celebrating the art and craft of…

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WordCamp US 2026 has a guide to help you make the case to your employer. Tickets are $100, sessions cover AI, development, and business skills, and the event runs August 16–19 in Phoenix. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Va #WCUS

WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix is worth attending with a business goal in mind. Sessions cover AI, SEO, agency growth, and creator revenue. You can also get hands-on help at the Happiness Bar, explore hiring at Career Corner, and see real WordPress projects on Showcase Day. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1QN #WCUS

WordCamp US 2026 has announced 6 more speakers. This wave covers topics from WordPress advocacy within organizations to AI-powered multilingual content, accessibility, and sustainable open source careers. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1PH #WCUS

WordCamp US 2026 Contributor Day is August 16. You do not need to have previous contribution experience. Teams working on Core, Accessibility, Design, Translation, Testing, and more will be on hand to help you. If you already have a ticket, you can fill out the signup form. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Gp #WCUS

WordPress 7.1 Beta 4 is ready for testing. This build includes more than 114 fixes since Beta 3. Try it in a test environment and report what you find before the August 19, 2026 release. wp.me/pZhYe-5wD #WordPress

If you're attending WordCamp US 2026, the Core AI Prompt Bar is worth a visit. The WordPress Core AI Team will be there August 18 and 19 to talk through questions about AI in WordPress, hear feedback, and connect with people building with these tools. You can find details at wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Nv #WCUS

WordCamp US 2026 has announced its eighth wave of speakers. You can look forward to sessions on WordPress credentials, AI-powered teams, smarter sales workflows, plugin audits, and WordPress basics. Take a look at the full lineup and plan your time in Phoenix this August. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1NV #WCUS

WordCamp US 2026 has announced its seventh wave of speakers. This group covers site migrations, AI-assisted development, enterprise WordPress systems, and getting started with WordPress. You can browse the full lineup and start planning your time at the event. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1LD #WCUS

WordPress Coding Standards 3.4.1 is a security release. All WordPressCS users are strongly encouraged to update as soon as possible. Review the release details: github.com/WordPress/WordPres... #WordPress

Release 3.4.1 - 2026-07-27 · WordPress/WordPress-Coding-Standards

This is a security release and all users are advised to update their WordPressCS install as soon as possible. Changed The minimum required PHPCSUtils version to 1.2.3 (was 1.2.2). #2770 The minimu...

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WordCamp US 2026 now has official badges ready to download. Whether you are attending, speaking, sponsoring, volunteering, or organizing, there is one for your role. You can add your photo and download it in seconds. The event is August 16–19 in Phoenix. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1FI #WCUS

Show Off That You’re Heading to WordCamp US

We have been waiting to share this one! If you have been anywhere near our socials or newsletter, you already know how excited I am for WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix. Now I finally get to hand you a …

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WordPress Coding Standards 3.4.0 is now available. 🧑‍💻 Adds CLI docs for more sniffs, resolves several false positives and negatives, and updates checks for WordPress features through 7.0. Explore the release: github.com/WordPress/WordPres... #WordPress

Release 3.4.0 · WordPress/WordPress-Coding-Standards

We're happy to welcome @rodrigoprimo as co-maintainer of WordPressCS as of this release. Added WordPress.Arrays.ArrayDeclarationSpacing: new allow_single_item_single_line_explicit_key_arrays prope...

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The WordCamp US 2026 Wapuu characters are here, and designer Deb Ciriaco shares how she brought them to life. She drew on Route 66 history and Arizona's details to create characters that feel at home in Phoenix. Learn more about the Easter eggs in the designs. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Ka #WCUS

TVLine covers broadcast, cable, and streaming TV with casting news, recaps, reviews, and a Scorecard tracking renewals for more than 250 shows. It runs on WordPress. wp.me/smwwI-tvline #WordPressShowcase

TVLine – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

TVLine is a website all about television, covering shows on broadcast, cable, and streaming. The writers post casting news, recaps, reviews, interviews,…

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WordCamp US 2026 has announced its sixth wave of speakers. You can expect sessions on audience engagement, editorial workflows, the Abilities API, platform ownership, and WP-CLI automation. View the full speaker list and start planning your time in Phoenix at wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Lw #WCUS

WordCamp US 2026 is offering a Creator Studio in Phoenix. If you are a registered attendee and want to record a podcast interview, video content, or anything in between, you can reserve a 60-minute session August 16–19. Professional equipment is provided; slots are limited. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1BT #WCUS

WordCamp Creator Studio, Sponsored by WordPress.com: Available for Sign Ups Now! 

WordCamp US is offering a bookable recording studio in Phoenix, sponsored by WordPress.com. We welcome creators, influencers, podcasters, and anyone interested in recording content to take advantag…

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WordCamp US 2026 sponsors are announced. Companies including Pressable, Salesforce, WordPress.com, Bluehost, Jetpack, Woo, Google, and Yoast are helping bring the community to Phoenix, August 16–19. wp.me/pgSBpQ-1BZ #WCUS

WordPress 7.1 Beta 3 is ready for testing. This build addresses more than 71 issues since Beta 1, including a new review step when applying local styles globally. Final release is scheduled for August 19, 2026. wp.me/pZhYe-5vz #WordPress

WordCamp US 2026 has announced its fifth wave of speakers. The sessions in this group cover agentic commerce, block-ready theme development with AI, smarter workflow automation, and product strategy. You can see the full speaker lineup and plan your schedule at wp.me/pgSBpQ-1BL #WCUS #WordPress

For Hans Skillrud, WordCamps are about reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and having conversations with others who understand the industry. This year at WCUS, Hans brings his experience for a talk about Privacy Compliance.” See you in Phoenix!: us.wordcamp.org/2026/ #WCUS

WordCamp US 2026 has announced another group of speakers. This wave covers AI in WordPress development, machine translation, human-AI editorial workflows, client support challenges, and trust in hosting partnerships. Browse the schedule and speaker list as you plan your trip: wp.me/pgSBpQ-1zH #WCUS

A new marketplace is coming to WordCamp US 2026. 🛍️ The “Made on WordPress” Marketplace will bring merchants, makers, and small businesses into the sponsor hall to showcase the products, services, and livelihoods they have built with WordPress. us.wordcamp.org/2026/introduc... #WCUS

Website Carbon is a free tool from Wholegrain Digital that estimates the carbon footprint of any web page. The site runs on WordPress. wp.me/pmwwI-3BO #WordPressShowcase

Website Carbon – WordPress Showcase | WordPress.org

Website Carbon is a free, public tool that estimates the carbon footprint of any web page, helping people see the often-invisible environmental…

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WordCamp US 2026 is just 29 days away. One of the most popular spots at camp is the Happiness Bar, a free drop-in space where you can sit with a WordPress expert and get real help on whatever you're working through. Just bring your laptop and your questions. Learn more: wp.me/pgSBpQ-1sj #WCUS