State of the Word 2025 Recap: The Top Highlights

State of the Word 2025 delivered big news — a live 6.9 release, new AI foundations, and a year of record growth across the ecosystem. Catch up on the top takeaways.

WordPress 6.9: What’s New for Developers

WordPress 6.9 ships major upgrades across AI-ready capabilities, data tools, interactivity, and theme development — giving developers more power and flexibility than ever.

WordPress 6.9: What’s New for Bloggers, Creators, and Site Owners

WordPress 6.9 is already available on WordPress.com, and you can start using the new features today to improve your experience as a site owner and increase user engagement.