Block commenting, fun with Telex, from classic to block theme—Weekend Edition 341 Read onlineIssue #341 | September 20, 2025 Hi there, A month before Beta, is the time I get excited about a major release. Many new features—I see it all coming together via GitHub and Trac. The Source of Truth is in…

“That’s a platform adapting and attracting fresh talent where it matters most. The question isn’t whether WordPress can compete for the next generation—it’s whether we’re telling that story loud enough.”

New in Day One: Liquid Glass UI elements + Apple Intelligence journaling tools. A cleaner look meets on-device AI, designed with your privacy in mind. Update to Day One 2025.19 on iOS 26 to try it today. dayoneapp.com/releases/ios...

A few birds seen today at Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery. L to R, Scarlet Tanager, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Northern Parula & Wilson's Warbler. #NaturePhotography #BirdsOfbluesky #CentralPark #wildlife #centralparkbirds #fallmigration #birds #urbanbirds #brooklynbirds #greenwoodcemetery

Licensing for AI, Patterns, Gutenberg 21.6, and future of WordPress—Weekend Edition #340 Read onlineIssue #326 | April 19, 2025 Hi there, 🔖 I wanted to take a moment to thank you for sticking with me as a subscriber. Your support genuinely makes a difference in keeping me motivated. Whether it's…

Still some more work to do, but core/dialog and core/tabs both submitted for review! github.com/WordPress/gu... github.com/WordPress/gu...

“WordPress isn’t dumbing down. It’s getting smarter about who can participate in the building process.” gutenbergtimes.com/wordpress-ai...

Boost your WordPress plugin development with PHP namespaces, Composer autoloading, and clear coding standards. Organize code for better scalability, maintenance, and teamwork. Learn more: developer.wordpress.org/news/... #WordPressDevelopment

WordPress, AI, and the generational shift: insights from #WCUS Creators Studio Automattic's Developer Advocates didn't hold back at WordCamp US. Jonathan Bossenger, Brian Coords, Birgit Pauli-Haack, and Ryan Welcher sat down for a no-BS roundtable about WordPress's future, AI's actual role in the…

Gutenberg Changelog 120—WordCamp US, Automattic Telex, Gutenberg 21.4 and 21.5, and the need for more blocks Birgit Pauli-Haack and Sarah Norris discussed WordCamp US, Automattic Telex, Gutenberg 21.4 and 21.5, and the need for more blocks Show Notes / Transcript Editor: Sandy Reed Logo: Mark…

Accordion Block, Automattic Telex, Playground CLI and more—Weekend Edition #339 Read onlineIssue #339 | September 6, 2025 Hi, WordCamp US was a blast, although a four-day WordCamp felt weird. And after day four I was exhausted. I am almost done dealing with jet lag coming back from the nine-hour…

Why WordPress Core needs more blocks There's an open discussion on whether Core WordPress should include more blocks in its toolkit. This opinion piece explores why they are important for the future of the platform.

WordCamp US, more blocks, a new book, Gutenberg 21.4, and WordPress 6.9—Weekend Edition 338 Read onlineIssue #338 | August 23, 2025 Hi there, I am thoroughly giddy for WordCamp US. The schedule looks fantastic. A great collection of Keynote speakers with Amy Sample Ward (NTEN), Danny Sullivan…

The next version of the Ariakit site will include native HTML examples with Tailwind styles. Super excited about this.

New Blocks, Interactivity Router API, WordCamp US Schedule, and more—Weekend Edition 337 Read onlineIssue #337 | August 9, 2025 Hi there! With the updates of the last few weeks, there appears to be some increased excitement ahead of the next major WordPress release on December 2, 2025. The…

Roadmap for WordPress 6.9, Block Bindings, Mega Menus, and More—Weekend Edition 336 Read onlineIssue #336 | August 2, 2025 Hi there, I found a new AI tool, and I like it very much: Claude Code. For $20 per month you get a fabulous buddy to co-create plugins and themes for WordPress or scripts and…

Gutenberg Changelog 119 – WordPress 6.8.2 and 6.9, Gutenberg 21.1, 21.2, and 21.3 Releases Birgit Pauli-Haack and guest Tammie Lister discuss the latest WordPress and Gutenberg updates, including WordPress 6.8.2 and 6.9, as well as Gutenberg plugin releases 21.1, 21.2, and 21.3. They highlight the…

WP-Admin Redesign, Block theme adoption — Weekend Edition 335 Read onlineIssue #335 | July 26, 2025 Hi, ICYMI, organizers of WordCamp US (WCUS) announced Danny Sullivan, search liaison at Google, as the keynote speaker. It's hugely relevant now that sites are dealing with decreasing clicks from…

AI Building Blocks, WordCamp US, WordPress 6.9 Planning, Block Developer Cookbook—Weekend Edition 334 Read onlineIssue #334 | July 19, 2025 Hi there, It's good to be back from vacation! Norway is a great country with a rich history, excellent food, great culture, and huge prices. It is absolutely…

Thank you for sharing Wordcamp Europe presentations, and for being such a steady LGBTQ ally!

Interactivity API, WordPress 6.8.2, Transitions API and Pride Photo Drive — Weekend Edition #333 Read onlineIssue #333 | June 21, 2025 Hi there, Are you ready for a summer break of the Gutenberg Times? I am definitely ready for a vacation. It's been a fabulous first half of the year with plenty of…

Gutenberg Changelog 118 – WordCamp Europe, WordPress New AI Team, the Pride Photo Drive, Gutenberg 20.9 and 21.0  Hosted by Birgit Pauli-Haack, with special guest Anne McCarthy, this episode dives into recent happenings in the WordPress ecosystem, including updates from WordCamp Europe, the launch…

Attending my Interactivity API workshop at #WCEU? 🥰 Instructions for preparing your WordPress install can be found in the workshop repository: github.com/zzap/Worksho...

From WordCamp Europe to AI and Beyond: Figma, Fresh Courses, and Block Style — Weekend Edition #332 Read onlineIssue #332 | June 14, 2025 Hi there, WordCamp Europe is over. I had a blast and also caught a bug.🤧 The next flagship WordCamp is just around the corner: WordCamp US will take place…

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We are proud to announce the Automattic Open Horizons Scholarship, a $30K fund to help WordPress contributors from underrepresented backgrounds cover the costs of attending flagship WordPress events worldwide. It’s a step toward a more inclusive, resilient, and globally representative community. 🚀🧵

This is exciting! Join us for a Hallway Hangout and let’s chat about the new WordPress AI team make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/05/3...

Bold, inclusive, and powered by WordPress. The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships site showcases the achievements of New Americans through a vibrant design and accessible interface—bringing impactful stories to life. Explore the Showcase: wordpress.org/showcase/paul-d... #WordPress

Feature API, Playground, Gutenberg 20.9, Interactivity API, #WCUS and moar — Weekend Edition 331 Read online Issue #331 | May 24, 2025 Howdy, This week, I continued to learn about more plugins for the block editor. They might be new to the WordPress repository or just new to me, haha. Also,…

I'm speaking at WordCamp Europe in Basel in a couple of weeks and am really looking forward to seeing old friends and to making new ones! If you'd like to connect 1:1 with me while you're there, grab some time at the link below. 👉 calendly.com/ryan-welche...

Early version Playground CLI testing icodeforapurpose.com/early-versio...

Have an idea, insight, or story to share? Speaker applications for WordCamp US 2025 are now open. All experience levels welcome. Help shape the conversation in Portland this August. Apply by June 20: wp.me/pfz0Bf-qf #WordPress #WCUS

Nice view into how a modern #WordPress block theme comes together from @bph.social on @andersnoren.bsky.social approach. He was building "Pulitzer" - meant for long-form writing with a special consideration for writers with newsletters. gutenbergtimes.com/seven-steps-...

WordCamp Europe is in less than two weeks. If you'd like to meet with me, use my public calendar link calendly.com/pauli-haack/... or send me yours. #WCEU I'll be in Basel June 4 - 7, 2025

Remember, the call for City Host WordCamp Europe 2027 is now open, and the deadline to apply is coming soon: Monday, 2 June 2025. Showcase your city, your community, and your love for open-source collaboration. #WCEU2025 #WCEU #WordPress More details:

We're hiring an Account Manager at @webdevstudios.com! Looking for the right person to join our team to help create & build client relationships for our WordPress Agency. Fully remote full-time position with good pay and benefits. Check it out and spread the word! webdevstudios.com/careers/acco...

A personal journey reveals how privilege shapes our perspective and responsibilities. Discover how values like honesty, diversity, and solidarity influence the WordPress community and beyond. Read more: heropress.com/essays/values-p... #WordPress #HeroPress

🧵This guide breaks it down👇 wordpress.com/blog/2025/05...

Tired of making the same block tweaks over and over? 😩 Save your sanity by creating custom block styles in WordPress using JavaScript, theme.json, PHP, or JS. —for themes and plugins! 🧵

ICYMI Mastering Custom Block Styles in WordPress: 6 Methods for Theme and Plugin Developers wordpress.com/blog/2025/05... by @bph.social

Guten Morgen zusammen - wie gewohnt mit dem aktuellen Bild der Sonne, heute mal in himmelblauer Wellenlänge.

Gutenberg Changelog 117 - WooCommerce Starter Theme and Blocks, WordCamp Europe, and Gutenberg 20.7 and 20.8 - Gutenberg Times https://gutenbergtimes.com/podcast/gutenberg-changelog-117-woocommerce-starter-theme-and-blocks/

Gutenberg Changelog 117 – WooCommerce Starter Theme and Blocks, WordCamp Europe, and Gutenberg 20.7 and 20.8 Welcome to episode 117 of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast! In this jam-packed episode, host Birgit Pauli-Haack is joined by Ellen Bauer, product lead at WooCommerce for an insightful…

Block Styles, Woo Product Collection, Deepwiki, Accessibility Day — Weekend Edition 329 Read online Issue #329 | May 10, 2025 Hi, "And just like that, winter has faded from our collective memory...", Om Malik wrote in his Letter from Om, May edition. In Munich, we just had another cold spell,…

Seven Steps to a Custom Block Theme: Anders Norén’s Weekend Workflow Have you ever wondered how a modern WordPress block theme comes together-from first sketches to a polished, production-ready design? Over a single weekend, Anders Norén built Pulitzer, a new block theme, from the ground up. In…

Here's Alicia St. Rose to tell you a little bit about their presentation at the Page Builder Summit 8.0 next week. https://pagebuildersummit.com/

Lots of goodies. I’m esp. interested in checking out the “Image Gallery Block” plugin by WP Developer.

Four Block Plugins, three events, two live streams, one course and more — Weekend Edition 328 Read online Issue #328 | May 3, 2025 Howdy, Now is the time to skill up your block editor and theme knowledge and craft. The more quiet release cycle of WordPress gives everyone some breathing room. You…

How to overwrite or remove core block styles The technical documented term for block styles is Block Style Variations and are the smallest unit of Styles. They are on the block level. The others are Global Style Variations coming with a block theme, and Sections Style variations, that are for…

WordPress 6.8.1, Tabs and CSS Slider Blocks, Sticky Header, ThemeSwitcherPro and more — Weekend Edition 327 Read online Issue #327 | April 16, 2025 Hi there, With WordPress 6.8 out the door, I start getting deeper into Block themes. What are you working on in the upcoming two months? Below you…