
Gutenberg Changelog
Keep up-to-date with the newest features, community voices and designs of Gutenberg, the new block editor of WordPress in this bi-weekly podcast hosted by Birgit Pauli-Haack, curator of Gutenberg Times and our special guest. It’s for designers, developers, DIY site owners and consultants. We don’t go deep. We’ll provide context and connect the dots.
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Jun 15, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 118 – WordCamp Europe, WordPress New AI Team, the Pride Photo Drive, Gutenberg 20.9 and 21.0
Hosted by Birgit Pauli-Haack, with special guest Anne McCarthy, this episode dives into recent happenings in the WordPress ecosystem, including updates from WordCamp Europe, the launch of the new WordPress AI Team, the Pride Photo Drive initiative, and the latest Gutenberg releases (20.9 and 21.0). WordCamp Europe Recap The community celebrated new milestones, including all…

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May 11, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 117 – WooCommerce Starter Theme and Blocks, WordCamp Europe, and Gutenberg 20.7 and 20.8
Ellen Bauer, the Product Lead at WooCommerce, discusses exciting advancements in the WordPress ecosystem. She dives into the innovative WooCommerce Starter Theme aimed at enhancing user experience and integration with extensions. The conversation also sheds light on the importance of community feedback and the potential of blog themes in e-commerce. Additionally, Ellen shares insights on using WordPress Playground for product demos and the latest Gutenberg updates. Enthusiastic travel plans add a personal touch to this engaging discussion!

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Apr 6, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 116 – WordPress 6.8, Source of Truth, Field Guide, Gutenberg 20.5 and 20.6
JC Palmes, Principal Technical Manager at WebDev Studios and co-lead of WordCamp Asia, shares his insights on the latest advancements in WordPress 6.8 and Gutenberg. They discuss speculative loading for faster page performance, new functionalities in image and gallery blocks, and improvements for developers using community tools. Additionally, the conversation highlights the efficiencies of loading block assets and the importance of user feedback in enhancing the overall experience. JC’s experiences at WordCamp Asia also bring a fresh perspective on community engagement.

Mar 9, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 115 – Gutenberg Releases 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, WordPress 6.8 and WordCamp Asia
Birgit Pauli-Haack and Jessica Lyschik talked about Gutenberg Releases 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, WordPress 6.8 and WordCamp Asia Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special guest: Jessica Lyschik Community Contributions What’s released What’s in active development or discussed Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: Hello and welcome to our 115th episode of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast. In today’s episode,…

Feb 2, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog #114 – Reflections on Gutenberg Times and Do the Woo
As Gutenberg Times celebrates its 7th anniversary, we discovered an amazing coincidence: Bob Dunn, better known as BobWP, launched the DoTheWoo network in the exact same week back in 2018. Today, Bob and I take you behind the scenes to share the origin stories of our WordPress journeys, explore how key ideas took shape, and…

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Jan 19, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 113 – WordPress 6.8, Gutenberg 19.9, 20.0 and 20.1 Plugin Releases
In this engaging discussion, Tammie Lister, an OG Gutenberg developer and design consultant, shares insights on the latest WordPress updates. They delve into how AI tools like Bolt and Cursor are enhancing web development by promoting effective communication and creativity. The conversation highlights the upcoming WordPress 6.8 release, celebrating Gutenberg’s 200th release, and how evolving interfaces must keep pace with user needs. Tammie also discusses key enhancements in Gutenberg 20.0, balancing ease of use with coding skills.

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Dec 8, 2024 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog #112 Gutenberg 19.8, Create Block Theme Plugin
Birgit Pauli-Haack and Sarah Norris talked about Gutenberg 19.8, Create Block Theme Plugin, WordPress Day for Developers in Lisbon, Developer Hours, and so much more Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Announcements Gutenberg Fun & Games Code is Music Play Snake Play Dodge Gutenberg 19.8 What’s in the works or discussed Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: So,…

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Nov 24, 2024 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog #111 – Gutenberg 19.6 and 19.7, Developer Hours, Playground, and Collaborative Editing
Anne McCarthy, a product manager for WordPress and author, shares insights on the latest developments in Gutenberg 19.6 and 19.7. The discussion highlights exciting features like the new playground for developers and improvements in collaborative editing. They delve into the experimental inline commenting tool, which aims to enhance user interaction and feedback. Key enhancements to user experience and media management are also covered, showcasing how these updates facilitate smoother content creation.

Oct 27, 2024 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog #110 – Gutenberg 19.5, WordPress 6.7, Create Block Theme Plugin and a Thousand Block Themes at the Repository
In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Joni Halabi discuss Gutenberg 19.5, WordPress 6.7, Create Block Theme Plugin and a Thousand Block Themes at the Repository Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special guest: Joni Halabi Announcements Snippet: Conditionally unregister patterns 1000 Block Themes What’s released What’s in the works WordPress 6.7 Source of Truth Transcript…

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Oct 13, 2024 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog #109 – Gutenberg 19.4, Creating a Block Theme, Responsive Navigation Block Plugin
Join theme developer Anne Katzeff as she shares her insights on Gutenberg 19.4 and the journey of creating block themes. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of using the Create Block Theme plugin. Anne introduces a new Responsive Navigation Block plugin, highlighting its desktop and mobile variations. The conversation also touches on exciting features in the upcoming WordPress 6.7, including improved grid layouts and the ability to upload HEIC images. Tune in for valuable tips on transitioning to block-based theme development!