Title: Home
Author: WordPress.org
Published: February 6, 2019
Last modified: May 20, 2026

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WordCamp Europe 2026 is almost here. [Discover what’s happening in Kraków this June](https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/).

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2026/05/dotorg_banner_wceu-6.png)

# Meet WordPress

The open source publishing platform of choice for millions of websites worldwide—
from creators and small businesses to enterprises.

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2024/04/brush.png)

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2025/12/wporg-69-design.png)

## **Design**

Create any website with flexible design tools and the power of [blocks](https://wordpress.org/blocks/).
Start with a blank canvas or choose a [theme](https://wordpress.org/themes/). Customize
every detail—no code needed.

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2025/12/wporg-69-build.png)

## **Build**

See how your site will look in real time, even as you add, edit, and rearrange content—
with intuitive editing and integrated features to manage it all.

[Try the Block Editor](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/)

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2025/12/wporg-69-publish.png)

## **Extend**

Make your site do whatever you need it to. Add a store, analytics, newsletter, social
media integration; you’re in control with an extensive library of [plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins/).

## See what's new

WordPress 7.0 lets you make it your own: connect your preferred AI providers and
put them to work across your site. Drop in patterns that behave like a single block,
design a navigation overlay with full block freedom, and restore changes quickly
with visual revision history.

[Explore WordPress 7.0](https://wordpress.org/download/releases/7.0/)

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2026/05/wporg-70-new.png)

## One platform, a universe of possibilities

Discover a collection of website examples from around the world, curated to spotlight
gorgeous design, technical innovation, and the limitless power of WordPress.

![Rolling Stone logo](https://wordpress.org/files/2023/12/rolling-stone.png)

![Time Magazine logo](https://wordpress.org/files/2022/08/Time-Magazine.png)

![NASA logo](https://wordpress.org/files/2023/10/NASA-1.png)

![Microsoft logo](https://wordpress.org/files/2023/10/Microsoft.png)

![TechCrunch logo](https://wordpress.org/files/2023/10/tech-crunch.png)

![Harvard logo](https://wordpress.org/files/2023/10/Harvard.png)

[Explore the Showcase](https://wordpress.org/showcase/)

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2023/10/showcase-top-row-full.png)

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2023/10/showcase-middle-row.png)

![](https://wordpress.org/files/2023/10/showcase-bottom-row.png)

## Meet the WordPress community

Behind the technology is a diverse collective of people collaborating and gathering
from around the world. We hold regular events with opportunities to learn more about
WordPress and the latest tech trends, connect with fellow industry experts, and 
foster your professional growth.

We’re united by the spirit of open source, and the freedom to build, transform, 
and share without barriers. Everyone is welcome.

[Find an event near you](https://events.wordpress.org/)

![A black and white photograph of excited, applauding attendees in the audience 
at a WordPress event.](https://wordpress.org/files/2024/04/photo-community-1.png)

## **Build for yourself, not by yourself**

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional developer, or first-time blogger, there’s
a library of resources and learning tools ready for you. Plus, you have the whole
WordPress community in your corner.

[Learn how to use WordPress](https://learn.wordpress.org/)

[Test WordPress out in your browser](https://wordpress.org/playground/)

[Search documentation](https://wordpress.org/documentation/)

[Dig into the code](https://developer.wordpress.org)

## Latest WordPress news

[More news](https://wordpress.org/news/)

 * [WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong”](https://wordpress.org/news/2026/05/armstrong/)
 * [Releases](https://wordpress.org/news/category/releases/) · May 20, 2026
 * [WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 4](https://wordpress.org/news/2026/05/wordpress-7-0-release-candidate-4/)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/news/category/development/) · May 14, 2026
 * [Get Your WordCamp US 2026 Tickets](https://wordpress.org/news/2026/05/wcus-2026-get-tickets/)
 * [Events](https://wordpress.org/news/category/events/) · May 14, 2026

## 󠀁[Get started](https://wordpress.org/download/?error=invalid_request&output_format=md)󠁿

Find everything you need to get started, download the platform, find hosting, and
more—whether it’s your first site or your ninety-first site.