The WordPress 6.9.1 release is officially scheduled for February 3, 2026. This bug-fix-only maintenance release aims to resolve regressions and stability issues introduced in the 6.9 cycle. With a series of bug scrubs planned throughout late January, site owners and developers should prepare for this essential update to restore core site stability.
WordPress has finally introduced WP-Bench, the official AI benchmark for measuring how well models like GPT-4o handle WordPress-specific APIs and coding standards. Using a Docker-based runtime for live code execution, WP-Bench moves beyond theoretical questions to measure practical, working code generation for Core APIs, security, and modern block development.
WordPress 7.0 developer features are officially on the horizon. Senior developer Ahmad Wael breaks down the latest Gutenberg 22.3 updates, including responsive grid improvements, the new dedicated Font Library screen, and the evolution of PHP-only block registration. Learn why these changes matter for your production sites and how to prepare for the future of WP.
WordPress 7.0 Development is officially moving to drop support for PHP 7.2 and 7.3. Ahmad Wael breaks down the latest Dev Chat highlights, including the debate over the PHP filter extension, the call for release volunteers, and why shedding legacy technical debt is the right move for the ecosystem’s future performance.
WordPress Playground had a massive 2025, evolving from a simple browser demo into a powerful development tool. With a 42% speed increase and 99% plugin compatibility, it is now a reliable sandbox for testing, teaching, and prototyping. Learn how updates to Blueprints and database support are changing the WordPress development workflow.
Explaining the critical fixes for special characters in the WooCommerce 10.5 REST API. If you have struggled with non-ASCII attribute names (Persian, Arabic, Chinese) failing to save or map correctly, this update is for you. Learn how to audit your existing workarounds and ensure your product variation syncs are stable.
WordPress 7.0 development is moving forward with a major decision: officially dropping support for PHP 7.2 and 7.3. Senior developer Ahmad Wael breaks down why this modernization matters for security and performance, explores the new PHP filter extension debate, and shares how to prepare your codebase for the future of WordPress.
The January 2026 WordPress Performance chat revealed major shifts for the upcoming 7.0 release. Highlights include changing Speculative Loading’s default eagerness to “moderate,” resolving Admin View Transition bugs, and fixing modern image format issues in core. Learn how these updates impact your site’s LCP and server load.
WordPress 7.0 is officially dropping support for PHP 7.2 and 7.3 in April 2026, setting PHP 7.4 as the new minimum requirement. Ahmad Wael breaks down why this change is necessary for security, performance, and the long-term maintainability of the WordPress ecosystem, and what it means for your legacy sites.
The latest WordPress Dev Chat sparked a debate on whether Core should require the PHP filter extension. With PHPMailer currently dependent on it, contributors are considering removing the usage entirely to improve server compatibility. Ahmad Wael explains why this matters for your 6.9 retrospective feedback and future site stability.