WP Builds 450 – What just happened? Episode 5. WordPress in transition, 6.9, trademark battles, and AI
Dec 18, 2025
Rae Morey, a seasoned journalist and publisher of The Repository, dives into the latest happenings in the WordPress ecosystem. She discusses the innovative features of WordPress 6.9, including collaboration capabilities and AI integration. Rae sheds light on the ongoing trademark disputes involving the WordPress Foundation and offers insights into the significance of the AI Experiments plugin. The conversation rounds off with a recap of WordCamp Canada’s success and the future direction of Jetpack. Tune in for a comprehensive overview!
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6.9 Marked A Featureful Return
- WordPress 6.9 delivered substantial features after an eight-month gap, signalling renewed momentum.
- Notes, drag-and-drop, block visibility and editor improvements lay groundwork for richer collaboration and 7.0 enhancements.
Notes Are The First Step To Collaboration
- Notes (block commenting) is the first practical step toward real-time collaboration in WordPress.
- Its current block-level scope hints at more granular editing and hosting-based implementations in future releases.
Enterprise Demand Makes Collaboration Essential
- Enterprise sites often have large teams, making built-in collaboration valuable.
- Features like Notes and real-time editing will appeal especially to sites with 50+ people working on a single WordPress install.