Destiny Kanno 3:37 am on May 1, 2025  

Review of Blocked Community Members

In an ongoing effort to foster a healthy and inclusive community, we are conducting a thorough review of blocked community members, prioritizing individuals who were blocked between August 2024 and the present date without communication or notification. This initiative spans both the WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ and SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. platforms and aims to identify accounts that can be unblocked and reinstated, allowing those members to re-engage with the community.

Unblocking Criteria and Process

The decision to unblock an account will be based on a thorough evaluation of the actions that led to the initial blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience.. While some blocks were justified and will be upheld, we acknowledge that mistakes may have occurred, and some members may have been unfairly blocked. Our aim is to correct any past errors and provide a clear path for those members to re-engage with the community. We believe that by working together and fostering open communication, we can move forward and build a stronger, more inclusive community for everyone.

Factors Considered During Review

  • Severity of the Infraction: The nature and severity of the situation that led to the block will be a primary consideration.
  • Time Elapsed: The length of time since the block and any subsequent behavior of the individual will be taken into account.
  • Agreement to Adhere to Community Guidelines: The individual has expressed a commitment to follow the community code of conduct and forum rules.
  • Community Impact: The potential impact of unblocking on the overall community health and well-being will be considered.

Timeline and Communication

We understand that this process may take some time due to the number of accounts under review and the need for a thorough evaluation of each case. Please note that we are prioritizing those who were banned without notice or communication, and spammers will not be notified.

We are committed to providing regular updates on the progress of this initiative and will communicate any significant developments to the community in a timely manner.

Commitment to a Healthy and Inclusive Community

This unblocking initiative reflects our commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful community where all members feel valued and supported. While maintaining the health and integrity of our community is paramount, we also believe in providing opportunities for individuals to learn, grow, and contribute positively. This initiative is a step towards achieving that balance, and we are hopeful that it will contribute to a stronger and more vibrant community for all.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this process.

Mary Hubbard 5:29 pm on April 16, 2025  

A New Cadence for WordPress Core

There have been a few questions around our decision regarding the WordPress Release cadence, which I’m glad to address. After years of releasing WordPress three times a year, and a recent discussion with Core committers, we’re making a change — for now.

Starting in 2025, WordPress will move to a single major releaseMajor Release A set of releases or versions having the same major version number may be collectively referred to as “X.Y” -- for example version 5.2.x to refer to versions 5.2, 5.2.1, and all other versions in the 5.2. (five dot two dot) branch of that software. Major Releases often are the introduction of new major features and functionality. per year, with WordPress 6.8 “Cecil” marking the final major release for the calendar year. From there, the next major release will land in 2026, and we’ll continue on that annual cycle for the time being.

This decision reflects current realities — particularly the energy and resources being diverted due to ongoing legal matters. If those lawsuits are dropped or resolved, we’ll revisit this cadence and strongly consider returning to a three-releases-per-year schedule. That remains the ideal for a fast-moving, community-driven project like WordPress.

In the meantime, the annual cycle gives us the space to focus on essential work that often gets sidelined:

  • Reducing technical debt and long-standing bugs
  • Improving performance across coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.
  • Supporting noncommercial community plugins
  • Investing in design, testing, and the broader contributor experience

We’ll continue to issue minor releases as needed for maintenance and security, and we’re introducing quarterly core committer town halls to strengthen collaboration and alignment across teams.

Looking ahead, this cadence puts WordPress 7.0 on track for 2027 — and with the additional time, we’re aiming for more than just a version number. 7.0 will be a milestone: a thoughtful, intentional release that reflects how far the platform has come and the kind of future we’re building toward.

Alex Kirk 4:20 am on January 11, 2025  

Shutting down WordPress.org’s Matrix Server

After careful evaluation and considering the evolving needs of our community, we have decided to shut down the community.wordpress.org Matrix server on January 31, 2025.

With the integration of Single Sign-On (SSO) using WordPress.org accounts on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/., one of the primary advantages of the Matrix solution—simplified onboarding for new contributors—has been effectively addressed. Additionally, with very low usage and no significant demand for Matrix services, maintaining the server is no longer the best use of our resources.

The links to the team chat pages from the Make homepage have already been removed, and we’ll remove the individual chat pages when the server has shut down.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this effort, especially @ashfame and @psrpinto, but also everyone who helped surface issues with the implementation.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or need help transitioning, please don’t hesitate to comment below.

Mary Hubbard 6:49 pm on November 18, 2024  

Hello, WordPress Community – Let’s Chat!

I’m thrilled to share my first post here on Make WordPress! As the new Director of the WordPress Project, I’m excited to contribute to the ongoing work that shapes WordPress for millions worldwide. I also recognize the challenges ahead and the large shoes I’m stepping into.

Over the last two weeks, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in discussions with a variety of folks from across the community, hearing valuable ideas and some concerns. These conversations have provided great insights, and I’m eager to start diving deeper into the work ahead.

To foster continued open dialogue and collaboration, especially as I ramp up, I’ve scheduled office hours with Matt and myself. This will be a space to connect, share thoughts, and ask questions.

This will be an evolving format, especially to allow for different timezones, and of course I’m open to feedback—looking forward to continuing the conversation!

Let’s build something amazing together.

When: Friday, November 22nd, 10:45AM PST
Where: Zoom Link here
Duration: 1 Hr

Full meeting recording: it can be found here.
Hari Shanker R 5:38 pm on September 12, 2024
Tags: dashboards, project   

WordPress Contribution Health Dashboards: An Experiment

In open sourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. projects like WordPress, tracking progress through data is essential for informed decision-making, spotting trends, and improving efficiency. At 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. Europe 2023, @matt emphasized the need for ‘project health dashboards,’ sparking the creation of a working group that includes @courane01, @nao, @peiraisotta, @harishanker (myself), and others. Over the past year, we’ve worked to bring this vision to life. Today, @courane01 and I are excited to announce experimental health dashboards for the Make/WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., Community, and Training Teams, along with an overview of WordPress 6.6 release statistics. These dashboards, compiled manually using tools like Bitergia Analytics, offer a snapshot of team performance.

This project, still experimental, seeks community feedback to refine and expand dashboarding efforts across more teams. You can check out the individual dashboards by following these links:

Core Team Dashboard
Community Team Dashboard
Training Team Dashboard
WordPress 6.6 Statistics

Key Insights from the Experiment

Core Team