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You don’t need theme.json for block theme styles
When you want or need to step away from using theme.json for styling themes, this guide will walk you through best practices for using stylesheets instead.
2025-07-29 18:10
WordPress 6.8.2 Maintenance Release
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. ...
2025-07-15 15:41
Celebrating Kim Parsell: 2025 WordCamp US Scholarship Applications Open
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 ...
2025-07-14 18:57
What’s new for developers? (July 2025)
Phased plugin updates, custom social icons, and more in this summertime edition of the monthly WordPress developer roundup.
2025-07-10 16:59
Introducing WordPress Credits: A New Contribution Internship Program for University Students
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 volunte...
2025-07-10 16:56
The Developer Blog needs you!
The WordPress Developer Blog needs you! If you've got a passion for WordPress development, the Developer Blog has lots of things for you to write about. And it's easy to get started!
2025-07-02 22:09
WordCamp US 2025: See You in Portland, Oregon!
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, ne...
2025-06-27 18:14
Dropping security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6
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. Th...
2025-06-19 15:26
What’s new for developers? (June 2025)
With WordPress 6.8 out the door and people from around the world attending WordCamp EU, the latest roundup covers a lot of ground over the last two months.
2025-06-10 16:51