The WordPress Training Team’s Big Changes: Learning Pathways and Website Redesign

Knowledge and training for WordPress has traditionally been very decentralized. There’s the official documentation, the developer documentation, the support forums, WordPress.tv, and then the wide array of community blogs, tutorials, and YouTube videos. Resources like documentation and support forums exist to answer questions and explain features, but their purpose is not to teach a person what it means to use WordPress. That’s the goal of Learn WordPress, managed by the WordPress Training team and living at the easy-to-remember URL learn.w . . . [More]

The WordPress Training Team’s Big Changes: Learning Pathways and Website Redesign

Knowledge and training for WordPress has traditionally been very decentralized. There’s the official documentation, the developer documentation, the support forums, WordPress.tv, and then the wide array of community blogs, tutorials, and YouTube videos. Resources like documentation and support forums exist to answer questions and explain features, but their purpose is not to teach a person what it means to use WordPress. That’s the goal of Learn WordPress, managed by the WordPress Training team and living at the easy-to-remember URL learn.w . . . [More]

WordCamp Asia 2025 Scheduled For Next February in Manila, Philippines

WordCamp Asia has unveiled its host city for 2025 � Manila, Philippines. After Bangkok and Taiwan, it is Manila’s turn to take center stage as the venue for the flagship event, tentatively slated for February 2025. The host city was announced at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taiwan as the WordCamp Asia 2024 came to a close. This year’s three-day event attracted over 1,300 attendees with an impressive lineup of 55 speakers including the WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and the Executive Director of the WordPress proj . . . [More]

WordCamp Asia 2025 Scheduled For Next February in Manila, Philippines

WordCamp Asia has unveiled its host city for 2025 � Manila, Philippines. After Bangkok and Taiwan, it is Manila’s turn to take center stage as the venue for the flagship event, tentatively slated for February 2025. The host city was announced at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taiwan as the WordCamp Asia 2024 came to a close. This year’s three-day event attracted over 1,300 attendees with an impressive lineup of 55 speakers including the WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and the Executive Director of the WordPress proj . . . [More]

Automattic Doubles Down on the Developer Community

There’s something in the water at Automattic, and I don’t think it just started with Matt Mullenweg’s “samattical“. The last few months have seen a number of interesting changes across the company and its approach to the broader WordPress community. When I pull the various threads, it looks to me like Automattic is making a larger strategic pivot towards “developers” and “builders” as a target audience, for itself and quite possibly for WordPress. Automattic’s products have traditionally focused on the DIY side of the Wor . . . [More]

Automattic Doubles Down on the Developer Community

There’s something in the water at Automattic, and I don’t think it just started with Matt Mullenweg’s “samattical“. The last few months have seen a number of interesting changes across the company and its approach to the broader WordPress community. When I pull the various threads, it looks to me like Automattic is making a larger strategic pivot towards “developers” and “builders” as a target audience, for itself and quite possibly for WordPress. Automattic’s products have traditionally focused on the DIY side of the Wor . . . [More]

Matt Mullenweg to Deliver State Of The Word 2024 From Tokyo, Japan

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg announced at the Q&A session of WordCamp Asia 2024 that he would deliver the 2024 State Of The Word from Tokyo, Japan on December 16. This marks a significant moment for the WordPress community, as it’s only the second time the annual address is delivered outside of North America. Last year, the event took place in Madrid, Spain. The State of the Word is a highly anticipated annual event at which Matt reflects on achievements, unveils his vision for WordPress’s future, and offers a peep into the upcomi . . . [More]

Matt Mullenweg to Deliver State Of The Word 2024 From Tokyo, Japan

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg announced at the Q&A session of WordCamp Asia 2024 that he would deliver the 2024 State Of The Word from Tokyo, Japan on December 16. This marks a significant moment for the WordPress community, as it’s only the second time the annual address is delivered outside of North America. Last year, the event took place in Madrid, Spain. The State of the Word is a highly anticipated annual event at which Matt reflects on achievements, unveils his vision for WordPress’s future, and offers a peep into the upcomi . . . [More]

Which WP Theme is Best? Fun With Theme Download Stats

Today I embarked on a mission to figure out which WP.org themes are used the most and why.  As you likely know, “Top 5” lists, as a rule, are generally very opinionated and based on fuzzy assumptions and non-standard use cases.  I want to assure you � this article is no exception to that rule.   I had to make some very subjective leaps of logic with data to come to my conclusions.  I hope you’ll enjoy being part of this fun conversation. Astra Is the Most Downloaded Theme but Doesn’t Have the Highest Usage RateOceanW . . . [More]

Which WP Theme is Best? Fun With Theme Download Stats

Today I embarked on a mission to figure out which WP.org themes are used the most and why.  As you likely know, “Top 5” lists, as a rule, are generally very opinionated and based on fuzzy assumptions and non-standard use cases.  I want to assure you � this article is no exception to that rule.   I had to make some very subjective leaps of logic with data to come to my conclusions.  I hope you’ll enjoy being part of this fun conversation. Astra Is the Most Downloaded Theme but Doesn’t Have the Highest Usage RateOceanW . . . [More]

Synced Pattern Overrides punted, Font Library approved, as WordPress 6.5 nears release

As the WordPress 6.5 release date is just around the corner, contributors have been racing to complete work on a few outstanding issues and bug fixes. Two of the most prominent features, Synced Pattern Overrides and the Font Library, have been stuck in critical debates until today when Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy weighed in with an official response and a path forward. The Font Library is Ready for Core When conversation arose in the Make WordPress Slack last week that the Font Library may not be ready for 6.5, there was a . . . [More]

Synced Pattern Overrides punted, Font Library approved, as WordPress 6.5 nears release

As the WordPress 6.5 release date is just around the corner, contributors have been racing to complete work on a few outstanding issues and bug fixes. Two of the most prominent features, Synced Pattern Overrides and the Font Library, have been stuck in critical debates until today when Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy weighed in with an official response and a path forward. The Font Library is Ready for Core When conversation arose in the Make WordPress Slack last week that the Font Library may not be ready for 6.5, there was a . . . [More]

I Hunt Monsters - Monster Prison 1

Sometimes things are regular crazy and sometimes things are total FUBAR.We were woken up with a siren that only goes off under extremely serious circumstances. It's like the red alert from that Sci-fi show everybody loves so much.Anyway during the briefing we learned that we had a breach at our monster prison. It's the place we house those monsters that we decided to capture rather than kill.We have quite the assortment of baddies there, enough to give any sane person nightmares for a year.Up until now, I never had the chance to visit the site. . . . [More]

I Hunt Monsters - Monster Prison 1

Sometimes things are regular crazy and sometimes things are total FUBAR.We were woken up with a siren that only goes off under extremely serious circumstances. It's like the red alert from that Sci-fi show everybody loves so much.Anyway during the briefing we learned that we had a breach at our monster prison. It's the place we house those monsters that we decided to capture rather than kill.We have quite the assortment of baddies there, enough to give any sane person nightmares for a year.Up until now, I never had the chance to visit the site. . . . [More]

WordPress Developer Docs Shows Off a New Block-Based Redesign

Over the years, WordPress’s developer documentation, originally the Codex but now the WordPress Code Reference, has served the project well. However, there’s been a sense in the community that much of the more recent documentation- for example, the JavaScript APIs and packages coming out of Gutenberg- has been inconsistent and harder to read and understand. Developers often find themselves navigating disconnected designs and organization throughout the various docs, guides, and handbooks for topics that might cover anything from the Shortco . . . [More]

WordPress Developer Docs Shows Off a New Block-Based Redesign

Over the years, WordPress’s developer documentation, originally the Codex but now the WordPress Code Reference, has served the project well. However, there’s been a sense in the community that much of the more recent documentation- for example, the JavaScript APIs and packages coming out of Gutenberg- has been inconsistent and harder to read and understand. Developers often find themselves navigating disconnected designs and organization throughout the various docs, guides, and handbooks for topics that might cover anything from the Shortco . . . [More]

Custom Design Deluxe Sideline Chair for Basketball/ Volleyball Courts

Custom design deluxe sideline chair are a must-have for any basketball or volleyball court. Not only do they provide comfortable seating for coaches and players, but they also add a touch of professionalism to the sidelines. These chairs are designed to be durable, portable, and customizable, making them ideal for any sports team or facility. What is a Deluxe Sideline Chair? A deluxe sideline chair is a high-quality, customizable seating option for basketball and volleyball sidelines. These chairs are typically made with durable materials such . . . [More]

Custom Design Deluxe Sideline Chair for Basketball/ Volleyball Courts

Custom design deluxe sideline chair are a must-have for any basketball or volleyball court. Not only do they provide comfortable seating for coaches and players, but they also add a touch of professionalism to the sidelines. These chairs are designed to be durable, portable, and customizable, making them ideal for any sports team or facility. What is a Deluxe Sideline Chair? A deluxe sideline chair is a high-quality, customizable seating option for basketball and volleyball sidelines. These chairs are typically made with durable materials such . . . [More]

Cwicly’s Unexpected Farewell: Founder Decides to Discontinue Development

In a shocking development, the Gutenberg-based page builder Cwicly’s founder Louis-Alexander Désiré has announced that the team is discontinuing the Cwicly development “after much deliberation and soul-searching.” Packed with innovative features and a commitment to embracing the WordPress vision in Gutenberg, Cwicly attracted a lot of attention. The community noted their recent tailwind expansion too. According to its description in AppSumo, “Cwicly is the only builder that interacts directly with the whole Gutenberg ecosystem and . . . [More]

Cwicly’s Unexpected Farewell: Founder Decides to Discontinue Development

In a shocking development, the Gutenberg-based page builder Cwicly’s founder Louis-Alexander Désiré has announced that the team is discontinuing the Cwicly development “after much deliberation and soul-searching.” Packed with innovative features and a commitment to embracing the WordPress vision in Gutenberg, Cwicly attracted a lot of attention. The community noted their recent tailwind expansion too. According to its description in AppSumo, “Cwicly is the only builder that interacts directly with the whole Gutenberg ecosystem and . . . [More]