Varun Dubey examined WordPress 7.0 AI Connectors, highlighting how they simplify AI integration, empower developers while also warning of risks like data privacy and cost surprises.
→vapvarun.com/wordpress-7-ai-connector...
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Alina Kakshapati receives the Yoast Care fund for her contribution to the WordPress community: Alina Kakshapati, a member of the WordPress Community Team is the latest recipient of the Yoast Care fund.
→yoast.com/community/care-fund/reci...
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Checkout Summit Reloaded on May 7-8, 2026: This is the live, online edition of Checkout Summit, happening two weeks after the in-person event.
→https://checkoutsummit.com/reloaded/
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JuanMa Garrido introduced @wordpress/build: This is a next-generation build tool designed to modernize WordPress plugin development.
→developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/04/wordpress-b...
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Monthly Education Buzz Report – March 2026: The report highlights strong global growth across WordPress education initiatives.
→make.wordpress.org/community/2026/04/02/mon...
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Introducing the WordPress Facilitator Training Program: This is a free, community-driven initiative designed to help anyone confidently teach WordPress.
→make.wordpress.org/community/2026/04/03/int...
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Exploring a Community Summit alongside a flagship WordPress event in 2027 or 2028
→make.wordpress.org/community/2026/04/02/com...
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Building a custom sync provider for real-time collaboration
→make.wordpress.org/core/2026/04/01/building...
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State of theWordPress Agency 2026
theadminbar.com/2026-survey/
The Lifespan Of SSL Certificates Is Shrinking, And Agencies Must Adapt
www.forbes.com/councils/for...
WooCommerce Data Insights, 2026 Edition
www.studiowombat.com/blog/woocomm...
For its milestone 100th episode, Seriously, BUD? takes a creative turn with AI-generated hosts, Eve and Adam, reflecting on recurring patterns across WordPress community conversations.
→https://seriouslybud.com/episode/eve-and-adam/
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Joan Namunina receives the Yoast Care fund for her contribution to the WordPress community: Joan Namunina, a valued member of the WordPress Community Team is the latest recipient of the Yoast Care fund.
→ yoast.com/community/ca...
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Bridget Willard asked if anyone in WordPress doing WordPressy things lately: Responses showed the community is active, with users building apps, launching plugins, and so on.
→x.com/BridgetMWillard/status/2...
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Matt Mullenweg Says “The Wheels Have Fallen Off” in Wide-Ranging WordPress Critique
→ www.therepository.email/matt-mullenw...
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Do you agree with this sentiment?
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WordCamp Creator Studio at WordCamp Asia 2026: For the first time at WordCamp Asia, attendees can book the WordCamp Creator Studio, sponsored by WordPress .com.
→asia.wordcamp.org/2026/wordcamp-creator-st...
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WordPress Studio can now be installed and run via the command line and works across Mac, Windows, and Linux. Features like sync, import, and export are coming soon.
→ x.com/wordpressdot...
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Announcing the Training Team Cohort: “Block Theme Development in WordPress”
→make.wordpress.org/training/2026/03/30/anno...
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WordPress 7.0 Source of Truth: Gutenberg Times has published the Source of Truth that allows the community to get the latest information about the upcoming changes and new features in WordPress 7.0 quickly.
→gutenbergtimes.com/wordpress-7-0-source-of-...
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2026 Community Team Reps
→make.wordpress.org/community/2026/03/27/202...
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A first release candidate for ClassicPress 2.7.0 has been released, introducing APCu object cache support, JavaScript updates to core widgets, and performance improvements ahead of a final release
→ forums.classicpress.net/t/classicpre...
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In his keynote speech at Human Made’s WP:26 virtual event last week, CGO Noel Tock argued that WordPress is better positioned for enterprise AI than many expect,
→ humanmade.com/events/wp26-...
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WordCamp Europe has launched a podcast that goes behind the scenes of the flagship event, featuring interviews with members of the organizing team
→ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aYj...
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CMS Conf has opened its call for speakers, inviting proposals for 25-minute talks about CMS, AI, and digital experiences
→ cmsconf.com/call-for-pap...
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The WordPress Jinja community has piloted Africa's first Campus Connect program, reaching more than 1,200 students across 12 schools in Eastern Uganda
→ central.wordcamp.org/news/2026/03...
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The WP Minute’s Matt Medeiros says "no one is coming to save" WordPress, urging the community to take ownership of its future amid growing AI competition and ongoing leadership concerns
→ www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmcp...
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Nigerian WordPress community organizer Mary Job says volunteer contribution needs to become financially sustainable, arguing "it is a bit unfair" to expect ongoing unpaid work in an ecosystem people rely on for their livelihoods
→ thewpminute.com/the-keys-to-...
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