WordPress 6.8.2 Maintenance Release

admin July 15, 2025 Leave a Comment

WordPress 6.8.2 is now available! This minor release includes fixes for 20 Core tickets and 15 Block Editor issues. For a full list of bug fixes, please refer to the release candidate announcement. WordPress 6.8.2 is a short-cycle maintenance release. More maintenance releases may be made available throughout 2025. If you have sites that support automatic background updates, the update...

Celebrating Kim Parsell: 2025 WordCamp US Scholarship Applications Open

admin July 14, 2025 Leave a Comment

The WordPress Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship for WordCamp US 2025. Applications are being accepted until July 25, 2025. Remembering Kim Parsell Kim Parsell was a dedicated contributor and a beloved member of the WordPress community. Her passion for open source and her welcoming spirit inspired many, both online and in person....

Introducing WordPress Credits: A New Contribution Internship Program for University Students

admin July 10, 2025 Leave a Comment

The WordPress Foundation is proud to launch WordPress Credits, a contribution-focused internship program that brings university students into the heart of the WordPress open source project. While WordPress thrives on contributions from a global volunteer community, many students and newcomers face barriers to entry, such as a lack of structured guidance or real-world experience in open source projects. This new...

WordCamp US 2025: See You in Portland, Oregon!

admin June 27, 2025

WordCamp US 2025 is heading to vibrant Portland, Oregon, from August 26–29, 2025! Join fellow open source enthusiasts, developers, designers, and WordPress professionals from across the United States and around the world for four days of learning, networking, and collaboration at the Oregon Convention Center. Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is famous for its creative spirit, lush green spaces,...

Complete guide to prompt engineering for AI autoblogging

admin June 25, 2025

Automated content generation with AI is more than just a trend – it’s a practical tool for webmasters who want to publish useful articles quickly and efficiently. However, as anyone who has tried it knows, the results can vary greatly, ranging from surprisingly good to utter nonsense. What makes the difference? It’s all about the prompt. Throughout this article, we’ll...

Dropping security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6

admin June 19, 2025

As of July 2025, the WordPress Security Team will no longer provide security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6. These versions were first released nine or more years ago and over 99% of WordPress installations run a more recent version. The chances this will affect your site, or sites, is very small. If you are unsure if you are...

WordPress: The Missing Manual

admin June 15, 2025

If you're new to WordPress or just looking to expand your knowledge, "WordPress: The Missing Manual" is this book for you. This 3rd edition is packed with practical advice and tips that should have come in the box with your WordPress site. Whether you're a newbie or an experienced user, the book will help you navigate the ins and outs...

WordPress: The Missing Manual

admin June 13, 2025

Are you looking to take your WordPress website to the next level? Look no further than WordPress: The Missing Manual. The book is a must-have for anyone wanting to maximize the potential of their WordPress site, whether you're a beginner or an experienced web designer. What You'll Learn: Set up WordPress with ease Create various types of websites, from blogs...

When AI writes better than humans

admin June 11, 2025

Recently, Anthropic quietly shut down Claude Explains, an experimental AI-powered blog project in which articles were written by the Claude model and lightly edited by humans. An official reason for its closure was never given. Most likely, the project simply failed to generate interest. The content was too…correct. It was too sterile. It read less like a sentient AI sharing...

WCEU 2025: A Community Celebration in the Swiss Sun

admin June 7, 2025

Photo by Nilo Velez Over 1,723 attendees from 84 countries gathered at the Messe and Congress Center Basel in Switzerland, and 20,353 more joined online for WordCamp Europe 2025. I’m personally very excited… There’s so much I want to do. I think there’s a clear pathway to 7.0 and beyond…Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder The flagship WordPress event kicked off in...