Volunteer applications are open for WordCamp Asia 2027 in Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11. No prior WordPress experience is needed, and selected volunteers receive a free event pass. Applications close November 13, 2026. https://wp.me/phbdcX-1MC
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A reminder for our NYC community: join GatherPress and WordPress NYC on October 27 for an evening of connection and conversation about building community in the open.
Hear Mike Auteri share the story behind GatherPress, what the team has learned, and how it’s helping shape the future of WordPress events. Come for the story, stay for the connections. Free to attend, with snacks and mingling starting at 6 PM EDT.
Save your spot: https://www.meetup.com/wordpressnyc/events/316377220/
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Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2027 takes place on April 9 in Penang, Malaysia. Before the plans are finalized, the organizing team would like to hear from you: what worked at past Contributor Days, what got in the way, and what would make it easier to find a useful task and keep contributing afterward. https://wp.me/phbdcX-1g0
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ALTWordPress 7.1.2 fixes a critical security vulnerability. Under specific server and theme conditions, it could allow an unauthenticated attacker to run code. Update sites immediately through Dashboard > Updates. The advisory is CVE-2026-87902, and backports through WordPress 4.7 are in progress. Release details: https://wp.me/pZhYe-5Ev
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FOTOHOF has championed fine-art photography in Salzburg since 1981. Its multilingual website brings exhibitions, artist profiles, events, workshops, publications, a shop, and image and document archives into one place. Visitors can plan a visit, join a workshop, buy a publication, or research the archive. https://wp.me/smwwI-fotohof
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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: https://make.wordpress.org/training/2026/09/18/the-ai-powered-wordpress-course-is-now-live-on-learn-wordpress/
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ALTWordPress 7.1.1 is available with 11 security fixes, 17 Core bug fixes, and 19 Block Editor bug fixes. Site administrators should update immediately. Sites with automatic background updates will begin the process automatically. Security fixes are also being backported to eligible branches through 4.7, though only the latest WordPress version is actively supported. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5Eh
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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. https://wp.me/phbdcX-1fM
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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. https://wp.me/p74VbO-vc
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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. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=6392
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