New year, new ways to shape the open web. ✨

WordPress is built every day by contributors across 20+ Make teams, and there is a place for your skills.

Find your best fit with the contributor questionnaire and take your first step.
https://make.wordpress.org/contribute/

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Some people wear their heart on their sleeve.
You? You can wear the WordPress logo instead.
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WordPress Credits invites students to engage with open source through real-world contributions, mentorship, and academic recognition. Help shape the student experience by sharing what would make it more impactful: https://wordpress.org/education/credits/

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Ready to level up your #WordPress journey? 🚀 Meet like-minded creators at a local or virtual WordPress meetup! Share tips, stories, and ideas.
Who’s up for it? Find your next event: https://events.wordpress.org/

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Ever wondered how to add interactivity to your WordPress blocks? 🤔 Check out our latest guide on creating a word switcher effect using core WordPress APIs! It’s all about enhancing both the editor and visitor experiences without relying on external libraries.

Dive in here: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/12/word-switcher-extending-core-blocks-with-interactivity/

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A lot of Test Team work is currently carried out by a small number of contributors. To make contributing more sustainable, the team is introducing clearer participation guidelines and piloting a Test Team Training Program in January 2026. The goal is to help more contributors build practical testing skills and plug into the workflow with clarity.

Interested? First cohort has 5 spots: https://make.wordpress.org/test/2025/12/17/test-team-training-program-restructuring-plans-for-2026/

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Developing a WordPress plugin? Don’t overlook the power of automated unit tests! They ensure the reliability of your code and prevent regressions across diverse environments.

Check out this comprehensive guide to set up unit tests for your plugin and boost your development workflow: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/12/how-to-add-automated-unit-tests-to-your-wordpress-plugin/

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State of the Word 2025 showcased a thriving WordPress community, with innovation and collaboration. From the groundbreaking live release of WordPress 6.9 to AI integration, we’re crafting the future together.

Read more: https://wordpress.org/news/2025/12/sotw-2025/

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WordPress 6.9, “Gene,” is now available, introducing significant upgrades and new features, including the AI Experiments plugin, experimental blocks, and enhanced performance tools.

Dive into the full details and learn how these changes can benefit your projects: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/12/whats-new-for-developers-december-2025/ Happy holidays!

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Discover the stunning views of the Dolomites in Italy captured by Anne McCarthy. This early hike photo offers a glimpse of the epic landscapes that await.

Dive into her full story and more photos with WP Photos: https://wpphotos.info/house-on-a-cliff/

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