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- Introducing Write: a new way to post, built for writers
by Allison Levine on May 26, 2026 at 5:18 pmOne page. A blinking cursor. The formatting you need and nothing you don’t. That’s Write, a new, focused writing surface built into WordPress.com. In last year’s Creators survey, “simplify the editor” was the single most-requested improvement from the people already publishing on WordPress.com. So we built it.
- WordPress 7.0 Has Arrived: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
by WordPress.com Staff on May 26, 2026 at 3:04 pmWordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” is here, with new AI foundations, visual revisions, and responsive design tools.
- Meet WordCamp Agent: A Preview of the WordPress Memory Layer
by Artur Piszek on May 26, 2026 at 1:04 pmIf you’ve been to a WordCamp, you know how it goes. The schedule fills up fast, you lose track of who you wanted to meet, and your notes from the best talks never make it anywhere useful. Message @wordcamp_agent_bot on Telegram and not only have a better plan for WCEU 2026, see where agentic WordPress is going.
- Turn Your Blog Posts Into Podcast Episodes
by Miguel Torres on May 22, 2026 at 3:31 pmPosts to Podcast is a new WordPress.com feature that creates AI-generated audio episodes from your existing posts, complete with a draft post and transcript.
- WordPress.com Changelog: Launch a Podcast and Update Your Friends
by WordPress.com Staff on May 22, 2026 at 1:45 pmA built-in podcast tool, weekly letters to close friends, and a new Mac app for managing your site — see what’s new on WordPress.com in the last two weeks.
- Blueprints Gallery Is Now Available in WordPress Studio
by Kateryna Kodonenko on May 21, 2026 at 7:20 pmDiscover Blueprints Gallery in WordPress Studio to browse, preview, and launch reusable WordPress setups locally in seconds.
- Inside WordPress.com’s Security Response to the Essential Plugin Attack
by WordPress.com Staff on May 21, 2026 at 5:00 pmThe Essential Plugin attack hit 2,200+ hosted sites. Here’s how WordPress.com’s security team detected, contained, and cleaned up the threat.
- Achievement Unlocked: Your WordPress.com Milestones Now Have a Home
by Jacopo "Copons" Tomasone on May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pmYour new Achievements page brings together badges, milestones, activity streaks, and a few surprises—right in the Reader.
- Your Podcast Belongs With Your Blog and Newsletter
by Rob Pugh on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 pmWe’re launching Jetpack Podcast, a new way to publish, distribute, and grow a podcast from the same site as your blog and newsletter. If you’re on WordPress.com, it’s already in your dashboard in your Jetpack menu. You can start a podcast for free. We’ll help you set up your show, get your podcast onto major podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pocket Casts, and pair it with your newsletter to grow your audience.
- Easy Site Editor – Now in Beta
by Glen Davies on May 21, 2026 at 12:40 amBuilding a website should feel exciting, not overwhelming. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the beta launch of the Easy Site Editor on WordPress.com, a brand new way to create and customize your site through the power of conversation. A friendlier way to edit your site We’ve been listening closely …
- Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Nine
by Olivia Bisset on October 31, 2025 at 5:15 pmTranscript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette chats with developer Mark Westguard … Read more This article, Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Nine, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- Agency News Weekly
by Nathan Ingram on October 13, 2025 at 5:03 pmWordPress Accessibility Day is Happening This Week. Big Claims Return in WP Engine’s Legal Fight With Automattic. Gmail is Ending Support for POP and Gmailify. And More! This article, Agency News Weekly, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- The Latest from Post Status Membersby Nathan Ingram on October 13, 2025 at 3:33 pm
A digest of updates shared in Post Status Slack. This article, The Latest from Post Status Members, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- Agency News Weeklyby Nathan Ingram on October 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm
When AI Buys the Coffee: How Agentic Commerce Is Changing Ecommerce. Price Hikes are Happening Today for Popular Specialty Domains. Bing Places Gets a Business-Focused Makeover. And More! This article, Agency News Weekly, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- The Latest from Post Status Membersby Nathan Ingram on October 6, 2025 at 4:53 pm
A digest of updates shared in Post Status Slack. This article, The Latest from Post Status Members, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- Post Status Cache Up With Joe Dolsonby Olivia Bisset on October 1, 2025 at 9:51 pm
Transcript ↓ In this episode of Cache Up, host Michelle Frechette chats with Joe … Read more This article, Post Status Cache Up With Joe Dolson, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- Agency News Weeklyby Nathan Ingram on September 29, 2025 at 4:47 pm
The Future of Web Development Belongs to Problem Solvers. FAIR 1.0 Begins a Decentralized Era for WordPress. ChatGPT Pulse Thinks While You Sleep. And More! This article, Agency News Weekly, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- The Latest from Post Status Membersby Nathan Ingram on September 29, 2025 at 2:16 pm
A digest of updates shared in Post Status Slack. This article, The Latest from Post Status Members, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Eight
by Olivia Bisset on September 26, 2025 at 6:00 pmTranscript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Adam Preiser and Andre Gagnon, co-founders of SureCart, a managed … Read more This article, Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Eight, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
- Agency News Weeklyby Nathan Ingram on September 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm
WordPress 6.9 is coming December 2 – Here’s What to Expect. This Dark Web Tool is like HubSpot for Phishing Attacks. WooCommerce 10.2 is Out after a Brief Delay. And More! This article, Agency News Weekly, was published at Post Status — the community for WordPress professionals.
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