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Gutenberg Changelog

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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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Episodes

Gutenberg Changelog #129 Artificial Intelligence, WordPress 7.0 and Gutenberg 22.8

In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack welcomes Beth Soderberg to discuss key updates in WordPress 7.0 and Gutenberg 22.8. They kick off with small talk about shifting seasons in Munich and Virginia before diving into the new content guidelines in Gutenberg 22.7, focused on standardizing editorial voice across AI and human content contributors. Both speakers express…

Mar 29, 20260

Gutenberg Changelog #128 – Gutenberg 22.7 Version and Dev Notes for 7.0

🎉 Announcing GT Changelog Podcast Episode 128: Deep Dive Into Gutenberg 22.7 & WordPress 7.0 Dev Notes! 🎉 We’re back with another packed episode of the GT Changelog Podcast! In episode 128, host Birgit Pauli-Haack welcomes JavaScript developer and full-time WordPress contributor Maggie Cabrera for an insightful conversation about all things Gutenberg and WordPress. In…

Mar 15, 20260

Gutenberg Changelog #127 – WordPress 7.0 Beta and Gutenberg 22.6

In Episode 127 of the GT Changelog podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Jessica Lyschik dive deep into the upcoming release of WordPress 7.0, focusing on the features arriving with beta 2 and their impact on users and developers. They begin by emphasizing the importance of testing betas, especially for plugin and theme creators, highlighting how early…

Mar 01, 20260

Gutenberg Changelog #126 – Gutenberg Releases 22.3, 22.4, 22.5 and WordPress 7.0

In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack welcomes Carolina Nymark back to discuss recent Gutenberg releases (22.3, 22.4, 22.5) and preview features coming in WordPress 7.0. Birgit Pauli-Haack shares her recovery journey and emphasizes the value of Carolina Nymark’s expertise. Carolina Nymark introduces herself as a long-time WordPress core committer and theme bundle maintainer, explaining her role in triaging, testing, and updating default themes. They highlight…

Feb 15, 20260

Gutenberg Changelog #125 – WordPress 6.9, Gutenberg 22.1 and Gutenberg 22.2

Birgit Pauli-Haack and JC Palmes discuss major updates in WordPress 6.9, Gutenberg 22.1, and 22.2. They delve into exciting features like the improved terms query, accordion block, full iframe editor, Abilities API, and DataViews. The hosts also explore new core blocks such as tabs, enhanced pattern management, and significant performance and developer experience improvements, including background videos in cover blocks and advanced button styling.

Nov 30, 20250

Gutenberg Changelog #124 – Gutenberg 22.0 and WordPress 6.9

Birgit Pauli-Haack and Ellen Bauer delve into the latest WordPress developments, including the upcoming 6.9 release and Gutenberg 22.0. Key topics include how AI is revolutionizing site building by simplifying user onboarding and design decisions, the introduction of essential collaboration features such as block commenting for WordPress 7.0, and significant improvements in plugin security reviews. They also explore new blocks like accordion and stretchy text, along with local development tools like WordPress Studio and the Internet Archive Link Fixer plugin.

Nov 09, 20250

Gutenberg Changelog #123 – WordPress 6.9 and Gutenberg 21.9

In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Isabel Brison dive into WordPress 6.9 and Gutenberg 21.9. They discuss major updates such as collaborative block-level comments (notes), expanded template management, the new command palette, and foundational block visibility features. New blocks like the accordion, math, and terms query block are highlighted, alongside enhancements in typography and time-to-read.…

Oct 26, 20250

Gutenberg Changelog #122 – Gutenberg 21.8 and WordPress 6.9

In episode 122 of the GT Changelog podcast, host Birgit Pauli-Haack is joined by Beth Soderberg, CEO of bethink Studio, to discuss the latest updates in Gutenberg 21.8 and WordPress 6.9. The conversation kicks off with reminiscing about past WordCamp experiences and transitions into a deep dive on block themes, evolving design tools, and the…

Oct 12, 20250

Gutenberg Changelog 121—Gutenberg 21.6 and 21.7,  Block Theme Development, and Block Themes

In Episode 121 of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne Katzeff dive into Gutenberg 21.6 and 21.7, touching on theme development, block themes, Figma workflows, Playground blueprints, and upcoming WordPress 6.9 features. They discuss enhancements to data views, grid layouts, the new accordion block, command palette improvements, block-level commenting for collaboration, accessibility updates,…

Sep 28, 20250

Gutenberg Changelog 119 – WordPress 6.8.2 and 6.9, Gutenberg 21.1, 21.2, and 21.3 Releases

Birgit Pauli-Haack and guest Tammie Lister discuss the latest WordPress and Gutenberg updates, including WordPress 6.8.2 and 6.9, as well as Gutenberg plugin releases 21.1, 21.2, and 21.3. They highlight the renewed excitement around shipping features, the introduction of a core AI team, and significant developments such as Data Views, advanced admin design planning, and…

Jul 26, 20250

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…

Jun 15, 20250

Gutenberg Changelog 117 – WooCommerce Starter Theme and Blocks, WordCamp Europe, and Gutenberg 20.7 and 20.8

Welcome to episode 117 of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast! In this jam-packed episode, host Birgit Pauli-Haack is joined by Ellen Bauer, product lead at WooCommerce for an insightful conversation covering all the latest developments in the WordPress ecosystem. Together, they dive into the progress on the new WooCommerce Starter Theme, its underlying “workhorse” philosophy, and…

May 11, 20250

Gutenberg Changelog 116 – WordPress 6.8, Source of Truth, Field Guide, Gutenberg 20.5 and 20.6

Birgit Pauli-Haack and JC Palmes talked about WordPress 6.8, Source of Truth, Field Guide, Gutenberg 20.5 and 20.6. Add a summary/excerpt here Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes JC Palmes Community Contributions WordPress 6.8 Zoom Out: Disabled when show template disabled #69777 Gutenberg plugin releases Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: Welcome to our 116th episode of the Gutenberg…

Apr 06, 20250

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,…

Mar 09, 20250

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…

Feb 02, 20250

Gutenberg Changelog 113 – WordPress 6.8, Gutenberg 19.9, 20.0 and 20.1 Plugin Releases

Birgit Pauli-Haack and Tammie Lister talked about WordPress 6.8, Gutenberg 19.9, 20.0 and 20.1 plugin releases. Add a summary/excerpt here Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Tammie Lister Cursor AI WordPress 6.8 Gutenberg plugin Storybook Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: Hello, and welcome to our 113th episode of the Gutenberg Changelog. Dear listeners, I wish you all…

Jan 19, 20250

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,…

Dec 08, 20240

Gutenberg Changelog #111 – Gutenberg 19.6 and 19.7, Developer Hours, Playground, and Collaborative Editing

In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne McCarthy discuss Gutenberg 19.6 and 19.7, Developer Hours, Playground, and Collaborative Editing Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Announcements Community Contributions WordPress 6.7 and 6.7.1 Gutenberg plugin releases What’s discussed and in the works Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: Hello, and welcome to our 111th episode of the Gutenberg Changelog…

Nov 24, 20240

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…

Oct 27, 20240

Gutenberg Changelog #109 – Gutenberg 19.4, Creating a Block Theme, Responsive Navigation Block Plugin

In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne Katzeff discuss Gutenberg 19.4, Creating a Block Theme, Responsive Navigation Block Plugin, and more. Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special guest: Anne Katzeff Announcements Community Contributions Gutenberg 19.4 What’s new in Gutenberg 19.4? (9 Oct) What’s in active development or discussed Twenty-Twenty-Five Default Theme Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack:…

Oct 13, 20240

Gutenberg Changelog #107 – WordPress 6.6.2, Gutenberg 19.2, Data Views and Design Systems

In this episode, Maggie Cabrera and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss Developer Hours, Playground, WordPress 6.6.2, Gutenberg 19.2, Data Views and Design Systems Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special Guest: Maggie Cabrera Announcements Developer Hours Developer Blog WordPress 6.7 & 6.6.2 Community Contributions Gutenberg 19.2 What’s discussed or in the works Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: Hello, and…

Sep 15, 20240

Gutenberg Changelog #106 – Gutenberg 19.0, 19.1, WordPress 6.7 and Outreach channel

In this episode, Jessica Lyschik and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss Gutenberg 19.0, 19.1, WordPress 6.7, Outreach channel, and Twenty-Twenty-Five Default theme Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Developer Hours WordPress Releases Twenty-Twenty-Five default theme What’s Released Create Block Theme plugin Developer Hours: Building WordPress themes with the Create Block Theme plugin What’s new in Gutenberg 19.0?…

Sep 01, 20240

Gutenberg Changelog #105 – Gutenberg 18.9, Block Themes and WooCommerce

Ellen Bauer and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss Gutenberg 18.9, Block Themes, WooCommerce and more. Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special Guest: Ellen Bauer Learn.WordPress Upcoming Events Developer Blog Gutenberg 18.9 What’s new in Gutenberg 18.9? (31 July) What’s in active development or discussed Add plugin template registration API #61577 Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: Well, hello and…

Aug 04, 20240

Gutenberg Changelog #104 – Block Themes, Gutenberg 18.8, WordPress 6.6

In this episode, Carolina Nymark and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss Block Themes, Gutenberg 18.8, WordPress 6.6 and more. Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special Guest: Carolina Nymark WordPress Profile @poena On X (former Twitter) @carolinapoena FullsiteEditing.com Updated pages: WordPress 6.6 WordPress 6.6.1 RC1 is now available Announcements Gutenberg 18.8 What’s new in Gutenberg 18.8 (17 July) What’s…

Jul 21, 20240

Gutenberg Changelog #103 – Create Block Theme Plugin, WordPress 6.6, Gutenberg 18.7, and Updates from the Training Team

In this episode, Nadia Maya Ardiani and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss the create block theme plugin, WordPress 6.6, Gutenberg 18.7, and updates from the training team. Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special Guest: Nadia Maya Ardiani Announcements Training team updates Contributor Spotlight series Gather Press New Courses What’s released WordPress 6.6 What’s in the works…

Jul 07, 20240

Gutenberg Changelog #102 – WordCamp Europe, WordPress 6.6 and Gutenberg 18.6

In this episode, Jessica Lyschik and Birgit Pauli-Haack discuss WordCamp Europe, WordPress 6.6 and Gutenberg 18.6. Add a summary/excerpt here Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special guest: Jessica Lyschik WordCamp Europe Upcoming events WordPress 6.6 Gutenberg 18.6 What’s new in Gutenberg 18.6 What’s in the works Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: Hello and welcome to our…

Jun 23, 20240
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