What could AI look like in your everyday WordPress workflow? Explore tools to draft and refine content, generate image alt text, and moderate comments with the new AI-Powered WordPress course. The first three modules require no coding experience and cover responsible practices along the way. Learn more: make.wordpress.org/training/…

If you are coming to WordCamp Asia 2027, there is now a guide to help you prepare. It covers passports and visas, the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, paying with cash or card in Penang, and the easiest ways to get from the airport to George Town. The event runs April 9 to 11, 2027. wp.me/phbdcX-1fM

WordPress 7.1.1 is now available with 11 security fixes, 17 Core bug fixes, and 19 Block Editor bug fixes. Update your sites immediately from the Dashboard or by downloading the release. wp.me/pZhYe-5Eh

Kartik Shukla traveled 30 hours from Ahmedabad to Phoenix for his first WordCamp US. He arrived as a member of the Programming team, helping speakers and emcees across 3 breakout rooms and the main stage. Read his views on the people and planning behind the conference. wp.me/p74VbO-vc

You can now run examples from the WordPress Code Reference directly in your browser, powered by Playground. The September developer roundup explains how it works and covers more changes from Gutenberg 23.8 and 23.9. developer.wordpress.org/news…

The first batch of WordCamp Asia 2027 tickets is available now. Join the WordPress community in Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11, 2027, for three days of sessions, workshops, and Contributor Day. This batch is limited, so reserve your place early. wp.me/phbdcX-1jf

August was the largest graduation month yet for WordPress Credits, with 145 students completing internships. The latest Education Buzz Report also shares updates from Campus Connect events, Student Clubs, and facilitator training around the world. wp.me/p2U65r-p11

WordCamp Asia 2027 is coming to Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11, 2027. The first batch of tickets goes on sale September 15, 2026, at 12:15 UTC. Tickets are limited, so you may want to set a reminder now. wp.me/phbdcX-1ii

Knight Foundation supports journalism, the arts, civic information, and research. Its website brings news, reports, grants, and community initiatives together. See it in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3Ht

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WordPress is strengthening security for plugin updates. A new automated review checks every plugin release for potential security issues and blocks high-risk releases from the update system, adding another layer of protection for WordPress sites. Learn more about the new review process: make.wordpress.org/plugins/2…

Astha Jain began using WordPress at 16 to publish her thoughts and poetry. Years later, a WordPress meetup in Bhopal led her into community organizing, public speaking, and entrepreneurship. Read how she found direction by creating opportunities for others. heropress.com/?p=8837

WordPress education programs reached more students and schools in July. WordPress Credits grew to 38 partner institutions across 16 countries, while Campus Connect welcomed new campuses on 4 continents. Read the full monthly report: wp.me/p2U65r-nty

Students at 2 campuses in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, built 108 websites in 2 weeks. The free, volunteer-led WordPress Campus Connect program helped them learn by building, and most had never created a website before. wp.me/pZhYe-5CP

Open source communities deserve open tools. Join GatherPress and WordPress NYC in New York City on October 27 to hear Mike Auteri share the story behind GatherPress and what comes next for WordPress events. Free RSVP: meetup.com/wordpressnyc/even…

The Prostate Cancer Foundation website gives patients, caregivers, and medical professionals access to more than 1,000 pages of trusted information while supporting research fundraising. See it in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3qg

WCUS 2026 brought four days of contribution, learning, ideas, and connection to Phoenix. Whether you joined us in person, followed online, or missed the event, revisit the moments and people that brought it to life: wordpress.org/news/2026/08/w…

WordCamp Asia 2027 has received an official endorsement from the Ministry of Digital, Malaysia. The support can bring more local institutions and technology organizations to the event while keeping the community experience at its center. wp.me/phbdcX-19T

That button took one press. WordPress 7.1 took more than 800 contributors. 🔴 At #WCUS, the community marked the release with a big red button and an even bigger collection of improvements: responsive styling in the editor, a redesigned media-editing experience, new Tabs and Audio Playlist blocks, faster browser-based image processing, accessibility improvements, and more. WordPress 7.1 is out in the world. See everything it has to offer: wordpress.org/download/relea…

Sadık Özdoğan uses the NVDA screen reader to build WordPress websites and plugins. In his new HeroPress essay, he shares how a client project became OZD Katalog, his first published plugin, and why accessibility belongs throughout the development process. The essay is available in English and Turkish. heropress.com/?p=8812