In this 134th episode of the Gutenberg Changelog Podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack hosts Jessica Lyschik , senior developer at Greyd, to discuss recent Gutenberg and WordPress developments. The conversation centers on the releases of Gutenberg 23.7, 23.8, and WordPress 7.1 (“Mary … Continued
Howdy, It has been another evenful week for sure! WordCamp US came to an end and WordPress 7.1 was released. Your WordPress profile now has a shortcut w.org/@[yourusername]. If you want to check out mine w.org/@bph (don’t forget the @ … Continued
A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary.
Learn what MCP is in plain English, then connect Claude or ChatGPT to your WordPress site step by step, with the safety settings that keep you in control. The post How to Connect Claude or ChatGPT to WordPress With MCP … Continued
A few times during the WordCamp US keynote, I asked for a show of hands and got mostly blank stares back, especially on the AI questions. That’s not a criticism — it’s a reading list. If the future is going to be … Continued
An update on Open Channels News, new fall series (including “AI for the Rest of Us”), and a preview of the Open Channels FM 5.0 release coming in September.
WordPress Playground runs a full WordPress site right in your browser. Here are 5 practical ways to use it, plus the honest limitations to know first! The post WordPress Playground Explained: Full WordPress in Your Browser (Zero Install) appeared first … Continued
WordCamp US (WCUS) 2026 just wrapped up after 4 days at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 1,100 people from around the world registered to attend, and thousands more watched online through livestreams. Contributor Day and Showcase Day … Continued
WordPress 7.1 is finally here 🥳, and we have been closely following its development. The new version launched on August 19, 2026, timed with WordCamp US. Its focus is on how you collaborate, style, and manage media on your WordPress … Continued
Each WordPress release celebrates an artist who has made an indelible mark on the world of music. WordPress 7.1, code-named “Mary Lou,” honors pioneering jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Mary Lou Williams. A child prodigy who began playing publicly at … Continued