Network Rail’s website serves passengers, communities, partners, and railway workers with project updates, safety guidance, and operational information. See how the site brings this public information together in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3Iu

Volunteer applications are open for WordCamp Asia 2027 in Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11. No prior WordPress experience is needed, and selected volunteers receive a free event pass. Applications close November 13, 2026. wp.me/phbdcX-1MC

A reminder for our NYC community: join GatherPress and WordPress NYC on October 27 for an evening of connection and conversation about building community in the open. Hear Mike Auteri share the story behind GatherPress, what the team has learned, and how it’s helping shape the future of WordPress events. Come for the story, stay for the connections. Free to attend, with snacks and mingling starting at 6 PM EDT. Save your spot: meetup.com/wordpressnyc/even…

Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2027 takes place on April 9 in Penang, Malaysia. Before the plans are finalized, the organizing team would like to hear from you: what worked at past Contributor Days, what got in the way, and what would make it easier to find a useful task and keep contributing afterward. wp.me/phbdcX-1g0

WordPress 7.1.2 is now available. This security release fixes a critical vulnerability. Update your sites immediately from Dashboard > Updates, and read the release details: wp.me/pZhYe-5Ev

An exciting opportunity to champion open source together! I’m happy to announce that I am now serving as president of the Open Website Alliance, representing the WordPress Foundation alongside the community organizations behind Drupal, Joomla!, and TYPO3. wordpress.org/news/2026/09/o…

FOTOHOF brings exhibitions, artist profiles, workshops, publications, and photography archives into one multilingual site. See the Salzburg institution in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/smwwI-fotohof

What could AI look like in your everyday WordPress workflow? Explore tools to draft and refine content, generate image alt text, and moderate comments with the new AI-Powered WordPress course. The first three modules require no coding experience and cover responsible practices along the way. Learn more: make.wordpress.org/training/…

If you are coming to WordCamp Asia 2027, there is now a guide to help you prepare. It covers passports and visas, the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, paying with cash or card in Penang, and the easiest ways to get from the airport to George Town. The event runs April 9 to 11, 2027. wp.me/phbdcX-1fM

WordPress 7.1.1 is now available with 11 security fixes, 17 Core bug fixes, and 19 Block Editor bug fixes. Update your sites immediately from the Dashboard or by downloading the release. wp.me/pZhYe-5Eh

Kartik Shukla traveled 30 hours from Ahmedabad to Phoenix for his first WordCamp US. He arrived as a member of the Programming team, helping speakers and emcees across 3 breakout rooms and the main stage. Read his views on the people and planning behind the conference. wp.me/p74VbO-vc

You can now run examples from the WordPress Code Reference directly in your browser, powered by Playground. The September developer roundup explains how it works and covers more changes from Gutenberg 23.8 and 23.9. developer.wordpress.org/news…

The first batch of WordCamp Asia 2027 tickets is available now. Join the WordPress community in Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11, 2027, for three days of sessions, workshops, and Contributor Day. This batch is limited, so reserve your place early. wp.me/phbdcX-1jf

August was the largest graduation month yet for WordPress Credits, with 145 students completing internships. The latest Education Buzz Report also shares updates from Campus Connect events, Student Clubs, and facilitator training around the world. wp.me/p2U65r-p11

WordCamp Asia 2027 is coming to Penang, Malaysia, April 9–11, 2027. The first batch of tickets goes on sale September 15, 2026, at 12:15 UTC. Tickets are limited, so you may want to set a reminder now. wp.me/phbdcX-1ii

Knight Foundation supports journalism, the arts, civic information, and research. Its website brings news, reports, grants, and community initiatives together. See it in the WordPress Showcase. wp.me/pmwwI-3Ht

A message from our Executive Director @4thhubbard

WordPress is strengthening security for plugin updates. A new automated review checks every plugin release for potential security issues and blocks high-risk releases from the update system, adding another layer of protection for WordPress sites. Learn more about the new review process: make.wordpress.org/plugins/2…

Astha Jain began using WordPress at 16 to publish her thoughts and poetry. Years later, a WordPress meetup in Bhopal led her into community organizing, public speaking, and entrepreneurship. Read how she found direction by creating opportunities for others. heropress.com/?p=8837

WordPress education programs reached more students and schools in July. WordPress Credits grew to 38 partner institutions across 16 countries, while Campus Connect welcomed new campuses on 4 continents. Read the full monthly report: wp.me/p2U65r-nty