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WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 4 is ready for testing. The final release is scheduled for May 20, 2026. Try it in a test environment and report any issues you find. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5lM #WordPress

The April Education Buzz Report is out. So far this year, WordPress Campus Connect has reached 5,586 total attendees across 71 institutions, WordPress Credits has added its first African partner, and the Facilitator Training Program has launched. https://wp.me/p2U65r-muR #WordPressCommunity

The May 2026 WordPress developer roundup is out. You'll find coverage of early work on a content types system, revisions support for templates and patterns, a new @wordpress/grid package, and a range of block fixes ahead of the WordPress 7.0 release. https://lnkd.in/eRWfQufP #WordPressDevelopment

Phoenix is calling, and so is the WordPress community. WordCamp US 2026 tickets are now available for August 16–19. Join four days of learning, contribution, showcases, sessions, workshops, and connection. Get your ticket: https://lnkd.in/evefepBW #WCUS #WordPress

WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 3 is now available. The final release is scheduled for May 20, 2026. Testing release candidates is one of the most direct ways to contribute to the open source project that powers over 40% of the web. You can test using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, a direct download, WP-CLI, or WordPress Playground. Plugin and theme authors should also confirm compatibility and update their "Tested up to" version. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5lg #WordPress

The WordPress Developer Blog has a new guide on writing end-to-end (E2E) tests with Playwright. It covers setup with wp-env, testing block variations and patterns, and verifying front-end output using the REST API. https://lnkd.in/e2ANa2cW #WordPressDevelopment

WordCamp Europe 2026 has published its development session lineup for June 5–6 in Kraków. Topics include a panel on WordPress 7.0, the Abilities API, Block Bindings, headless API security, Full Site Editing, and WordPress Playground. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-2aA #WCEU

Thinking about attending WordCamp Europe 2026 in Kraków? The latest WordCamp Europe Insights podcast features 2 local team members sharing their favorite spots, what to eat, and what to expect from the event itself, including an 8-hour after-party. WordCamp Europe runs June 4–6 at ICE Kraków. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-2ji #WCEU

WordCamp Europe 2026 has a dedicated business track covering product-market fit, pricing strategy, positioning, AI in marketing, and global expansion. Sessions run June 5–6 in Kraków. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-2ay #WCEU

WordCamp US 2026 is now accepting applications for sponsors, speakers, and volunteers. The event takes place August 16–19 in Phoenix, Arizona. Speaker applications close May 29; volunteer applications close June 15. Be part of this special event. https://lnkd.in/eReFSmX2 #WCUS