WPTV-to-YouTube Sync Resumes

The automated WordPress.tv to YouTube sync has been restored. This semi-automated process brings videos posted to WordPress.tv, primarily recordings from WordCamps and other WordPress events, over to the official WordPress YouTube channel.

This sync was paused in October 2024 to allow for a reevaluation of the video pipeline and content strategy. However, Q1 metrics show a 38% decline in YouTube subscriber growth compared to Q1 2024, along with a noticeable dip in average watch time. These trends highlight the importance of continuing to bring community-generated content to the platform—including WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. sessions.

WordPress’s official YouTube channel recently surpassed 110,000 subscribers, underscoring its reach as a hub for education, inspiration, and connection. Reinstating the WPTV sync will ensure that videos from WordCamps around the world continue to be shared and viewed widely, supporting the project’s goal of representing the global WordPress community.

If YouTube isn’t your preferred platform, WordPress is also represented on X, Bluesky, Threads, Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitch, TikTok, and Tumblr.

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