{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The WP Minute+","title":"The Future of WordPress With Mary Hubbard","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/59865591\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1799,"description":"On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack is joined by Mary Hubbard, the Executive Director of WordPress. Mary gives us the scoop about her first year in the role, the project’s momentum, community engagement, and upcoming developments for WordPress 7.0. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in open-source leadership, AI integration, and community revitalization. It’s a can’t-miss episode for anyone interested in the future of WordPress!\nTakeaways:\nMuch of Mary’s first year as Executive Director was spent immersed in the WordPress community.\nWordPress 7.0 will be a milestone release, with an AI connector, revamped media handling, and responsive design controls.\nNobody knows what the future holds for AI, but WordPress will be ready to adapt.\nNon-coding WordPress contributions should be acknowledged.\nMeetups are a vital part of building a community.\nThe WordPress educational programs aim to attract the next generation of contributors.\nImportant Links:\nRead Mary’s Post: Big Picture Goals for 2026\nWordPress Community Meetups\nConnect with Mary: WordPress.org | LinkedIn\nThe WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sc_eJunw7xigqxjwbAQZm4WVha2xRuUoFYgmWEEXnaU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODUy/NDIxOTQzZmFmNDk3/ZDk4ZGUzZTQ3NzA3/NTk5MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}