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Contributor Day. Real-world WordPress projects. Four conference tracks covering AI, technical skills, business, and the basics. Explore what’s waiting for you at WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix, August 16–19: wordpress.org/news/2026/07/w…

"Open source is a way to build software that increases freedom and autonomy in the world. And I feel like we have to fight for that freedom." a8c.co/cftpxfeed

Block themes in WordPress show a plain maintenance message by default. This tutorial shows how to replace it with a branded template designed and toggled entirely in the Site Editor using a single hook. developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/07/o…

The July 2026 WordPress developer roundup covers the 7.1 beta cycle starting July 15, responsive styling now open for testing, React 19 compatibility tooling in Gutenberg 23.4, and a deprecation wave across @wordpress/components. developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/07/w…

TaylorSwift.com, the official website of Taylor Swift, runs on WordPress. See it in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3Dp

WordPress Campus Connect has now reached 6,343 students across 50 events. The June Education Buzz Report also covers WordPress Credits growth, a first high school partnership, and Student Club updates. wp.me/p2U65r-mTj

The open web is one of humanity's best ideas. Keeping it open is up to all of us. Code for the People, a new documentary short from director Bao Nguyen, tells the human story of open source: the people who built the web, the walled gardens closing in on it, and what it takes to keep it free. Streaming free for everyone, starting today: youtube.com/watch?v=8lQijr…

WordPress 7.0.1 is now available. This maintenance release fixes 31 bugs across the block editor, admin UI, and media. Update from your dashboard today. wp.me/pZhYe-5sN

WordCamp US 2026 is August 16–19 in Phoenix. Attendees can book a discounted rate of $159+ per night at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, just a 5-minute walk from the venue. Availability is limited. wp.me/pgSBpQ-RS

Volodymyr Melnychenko writes about how WordCamp Europe has become one of the few places where Ukrainians scattered across Europe can meet in person. A thoughtful essay on HeroPress. heropress.com/?p=8704

Phoenix is getting closer. 🌵 Plan your trip, explore the local guide, and get ready to join the WordPress community at WordCamp US this August. #WCUS

WordCamp US 2026 takes place in Phoenix, Arizona, this August. With less than 2 months to go, the organizing team has published a detailed local guide covering transportation, food, coffee, and things to do around the convention center. Tickets are $100 for Contributor Day and three days of sessions. wp.me/pgSBpQ-14j

Wednesday night was pure movie magic. We screened Code for the People in NYC, presented by @Variety. The room was electric—and the conversation with director @baomnguyen, Anil Dash, and moderator @xpangler that followed even more so. That's the film working. We can't wait for the rest of you to see it.

Some people come to WordCamp US to learn. Some come to contribute. Some come to meet collaborators, explore new ideas, or reconnect with the community. Whatever brings you to Phoenix, there’s a place for you at WCUS 2026. Get your ticket: us.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/

The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum runs on WordPress. The United States' national design museum uses WordPress to publish exhibitions, collections, educational resources, and more. wp.me/pmwwI-3C1

Happy 4th from Phoenix 🎆 Today, like every day, we're celebrating the freedom to build, publish, and contribute in the open. This August, that spirit carries into WordCamp US. Join us in Phoenix, August 16-19. us.wordcamp.org/2026/

Join Contributor Day at WordCamp US 2026! Whether you write code, improve docs, translate, test, design, support users, take photos, or are just curious about contributing, there’s a place for you. Contributor Day takes place Sunday, August 16, in Phoenix and online. Sign up today: us.wordcamp.org/2026/contribut…

WordPress Credits has already met its 2026 goal of 20+ school partnerships, and we're only halfway through the year. The second half turns attention to quality: better tools for students, a retention program for graduates, and stable funding for mentors. You can read the full update and find out how to get involved at the link: make.wordpress.org/project/?p=1259

@Ksound22 #bff ❤️

WordPress is still the #1 friend of a freelancer. As for those who think WordPress is limited, they should get into plugin and theme development.

Right now, the world is watching together, and millions of people are building the sites, blogs, and communities that bring fans closer to the moments they love.  This is what the open web looks like when the world shows up 🌏⚽ Can’t wait to see what you're building!  Join us at WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix August 16–19. us.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/