State of the Word 2026
State of the Word is the annual keynote address delivered by WordPress cofounder Matt Mullenweg, together with special guests. It is a moment to celebrate how far the open source project has come, share the roadmap taking shape, and see what is possible when people build the web together. Expect demos and an early preview of what's next for WordPress.
What
State of the Word 2026
When
TBA
Where
TBA
How
Watch the live stream on the WordPress YouTube channel or be part of a local watch party. Limited in-person tickets will be available by request.
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Atmosphere from past State of the Word events
WordPress belongs to all of us, but really we’re taking care of it for the next generation.”
— Matt Mullenweg
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