The new Abilities API offers a way to define and expose WordPress capabilities, streamlining workflows and opening up automation possibilities. It's set to launch in WordPress 6.9! Dive in and get ready to build smarter with WordPress. Learn more: developer.wordpress.org/news/... #WordPress

While there is much to celebrate in WordPress sometimes we must also mourn. In a horribly tragic incident, Zeel Thakkar, a WordPress contributor and Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 2025 recipient, passed away on stage at WordCamp Surat. WordCamp Asia has written a beautiful memorial to her. She…

Introducing the WordPress AI Client SDK: make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...

I'm excited for the Notes feature coming in @wordpress.org 6.9 that allows authors and editors to leave feedback right where they're working, within the block editor. Additional technical details: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11... What's planned next in #WordPress 7.0: github.com/WordPress/gu...

WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 2 is now available for testing. This vital milestone invites you to download and test the latest features that aim to enhance your experience. Your feedback is crucial for the final release! Ready to dive in? Get the release here: wp.me/pZhYe-526 #WordPress

I missed @ma.tt's talk at #WCEH but caught up through his recap. It touched on the open web, social identity, and the future of AI. I’ve shared two questions I hoped to ask him about helping people publish freely across the web and restoring trust in digital content. jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...

🚀 AI-powered search just landed in ElasticPress Labs. The latest 2.5 release introduces: 🔍 AI-generated search summaries 💬 Semantic (natural language) search Bringing smarter, more intuitive search results, available now with an OpenAI key. fueled.com/blog/elastic...

The Release Candidate 1 for WordPress 6.9 is here! This milestone invites you to explore enhanced Site Editor features, performance improvements, and updates across the board. Join the journey and test the RC1 version now: wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wo... #WordPress

Service is the truest measure of patriotism. On Veterans Day, we honor all who have taken the oath and worn the uniform - and our nation recommits to keeping its promises to every veteran who served our country.

The upcoming release of WordPress 6.9 promises new blocks, enhanced collaboration features, and improved plugin security checks. Mark your calendars for the release on December 2nd, which coincides with State of the Word! Details here: developer.wordpress.org/news/... #WordPressDevelopment

New WordPress developer live stream: Testing WordPress 6.9. Join me this Tuesday at 12:00 UTC. www.twitch.tv/jonathanboss...

An absolutely over-packed house for a wide ranging conversation on AI threaded with insights on the 30 year history of the NYC tech scene. All the conversations afterward were also invigorating, as is the fun and quirky artwork in the former-Tumblr space (and one of the NYU students’ hoodie).

What is State of the Word like if you have never been? It is bright lights, smart questions, and big ideas. It is demos, community, and the moment when everything clicks. This year, State of the Word goes live on December 2. Event details: wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/ #SOTW #WordPress

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WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 is here! Dive into new features and enhancements in this beta version. Your feedback is essential for a robust final release. Test it now on your local setup! Explore the latest changes and download the beta: wordpress.org/news/wordpress-... #WordPress

See everyone in two days for the "Smarter WordPress: How AI is Rewriting the Playbook" at @cloudfestusa.bsky.social!

i’m continually struck by the joy zohran has brought to this election and the absolute venom with which it’s been met.

this is insane. www.kivitv.com/canyon-count...

We’re heading to Miami for CloudFest USA, taking place November 5-6. If you’re attending, be sure to check out two sessions led by leaders from our team:

California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50. California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections. Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.

We're now under a week until @cloudfestusa.bsky.social! I’m taking the stage to explore the future of cloud, emerging tech trends, and what it really takes to lead in this evolving space. Last chance to register: i.snoball.it/p/2bevuJGV/l/4 #CloudFestUSA

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.

WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 is now available for testing! This version brings 33 updates and fixes to the Editor, enhancing stability and performance. Don't forget to test it on a non-production site and help make it even better! Explore the new features and contribute to testing: wp.me/pZhYe-50x

On November 5th at our Noho office the legendary John Borthwick (investor in Twitter, Tumblr, Buzzfeed, Digg, Venmo…) and I will have a conversation on the future of the Open Web and human-centered AI. Please join us!

WordPress 6.9 ships on December 2, 2025. You can help make the release smoother for millions of sites by testing the recently released Beta. Try Playground, a local site, or a staging site, then share what you find. Every report counts. Start here: make.wordpress.org/test/2025/... #WordPress

WordPress 6.9 Beta 1 is here. Help test the next release today and shape what ships on December 2, 2025. Try it in a safe test environment and share your feedback. Details and more to get started are here: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/... #WordPress

WordCamp Canada 2025 conference talk Leadership in open source isn’t just about code. At WordCamp Canada 2025, I shared how project and product managers can help lead WordPress releases through coordination, communication, and glue work that keeps contributors aligned and shipping on time. Here’s…

Looking for legitimate, efficient uses for AI? Then check out our recent AI-powered #VRT feature, another great example of #Fueled crafting practical solutions with #AI.

TIL Ottawa has an ice hockey team named the 67s and the moment my kids find out the merch shop will get absolutely raided! #67 #sixseven #6seven #six7 chl.ca/ohl-67s/

A great conversation that ebbed and flowed from developer to site owner needs, all related to how the #WordPress project is trying to support both via AI and the building block components (Abilities API, MCP adapter, AI client SDK, AI Experiments). If you’re at #WCEH let’s chat!

Fueled is heading to Ottawa 🇨🇦for #WordCampCanada 2025 (Oct 15–17)! Our VP of Open Source Initiatives, @jeffpaul.com, will be presenting two sessions, both focused on empowering contributors and scaling open source impact:

Travel starts to @wordcampcanada.bsky.social, can’t wait to get to Ottawa and catch up with all the lovely folks headed to #WCEH! #WordCamp #WordPress #OttawaInOctober #Wapuu

Fantastic idea! We love seeing people take advantage of other activities throughout our wonderful city! Be sure you all wear something #WordPress or #WCEH... Hmmm, wait. We have just the thing for that, just wait and see 😉

If you're at @wordcampcanada.bsky.social (or otherwise in the Ottawa area next week), then join me and @jonathandesrosiers.com at the @senators.bsky.social ice hockey game on Thursday night! #WordPress #WordCamp #WCEH #Hockey #Sportsball #SorryFelixItsNotSoccer

⏰ Countdown is on — just 5 days left until #WCCanada2025! Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? This is your last call! 🎟️ Ticket sales close October 12 — don’t miss out! 👉 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/tickets

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🚨 Breaking: Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of #WordPress & CEO of Automattic, is hosting a Town Hall at WordCamp Canada 2025 🇨🇦 Be part of the conversation shaping the future of #WordPress at #WCEH 👇 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/breakin...

Can AI replace CLI scripts in the WordPress block dev workflow? Fueled's latest blog post explores how engineers are using AI tools like Cursor and Telex to rethink block scaffolding. The result is a smarter, more conversational, and context-aware experience. fueled.com/blog/ai-smar...

I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.

Sorry I missed that @tntsportsus.bsky.social, on the Cubs vs. Brewers NLDS Game 2 broadcast how tall is Jacob Misiorowski?

📢 Speaker Spotlight: Jeff Paul, VP of Open Source at Fueled, leads WordPress core, plugin sustainability & contributor strategy. At #WCCanada2025 he’ll present: Shipping WordPress Without Shipping Code: How Project Managers Can Lead Releases. 🔗 canada.wordcamp.org/2025/speaker... #WCEH2025

Have a good day, folks. Things are really shitty. Find something, even something tiny, that brings you some respite-bearing joy.

Ok so this Tetris block is super fun, but also #blocktober as a concept is something I can NOT wait to track what @karmatosed.art gets up to every day this month!

WordPress 6.8.3 is here! This security release features two fixes. Update now and ensure your site is secure! Learn more about the updates and download it here: wp.me/pZhYe-4ZK. #WordPress

I partnered with @wpvip.com on their new executive whitepaper: Future-Proof Your Brand for the AI-Native Web. It features insights from VIP, @automattic.com, @humanmade.com, and Fueled + @10up.com.

Playing with Telex has been fun (and its code output is rather nice and lean), building a Pong block was rather silly but a good way to explore and learn, I recommend folks in the #WordPress space check it out!

New tool drop from Fueled + @10up.com: WP Hooks Documentor. "A powerful way to generate beautiful, searchable docs for your WordPress plugin hooks." GitHub: github.com/10up/wp-hook...

Pong Block: A Fun New WordPress Plugin (and a Nod to Telex) Introducing... Pong Block, a new WordPress plugin that allows users to play Pong directly in their posts. Developed using Telex from Automattic, Pong Block emphasizes simplicity in plugin creation, contrasting with the often complex…

ClassifAI 3.7.0 is out now! github.com/10up/classif... A fresh round of features & improvements designed to give you more control, better integrations, and smarter defaults. Here are the highlights...