Ryan Welcher

23 May 2025

🔥🔥 Advanced Query Loop just hit 3,000 active installations! 🔥🔥 4.1.1 is out now with some small but powerful bug fixes. Install it now to supercharge your queries!! Download it here 👉 wordpress.org/plugins/adv...

WordPress Contributor Toolkit 2.0 is out, and it got a new look. It's rebuilt on the WordPress Design System, with settings, a dark theme and ten languages. make.wordpress.org/core/2026/1...

The WordPress Contributor Toolkit 2.0 beta is out! 🎉 New interface built on the WordPress Design System, a dark theme, and it's now translatable. Test it: github.com/WordPress/c... Translate it: translate.wordpress.org/projects/me... #WordPress

10 Sept

@marcusdburnette added me to play.thewp.world/ — can you find me in the game? Is this the pinnacle of my #wordpress career? It might be!

1 Sept

🎉 Advanced Query Loop 5.0 is out! 🎉 Highlights: - Refreshed, grouped UI for faster setup - Multiple sorting (e.g., date then title) - New query control: add an identifier in one step - Now requires WordPress 6.7+ Download: wordpress.org/plugins/adv...

youtube.comCustom Icons in WordPress 7.1: You Won't Believe How Easy It Is!Want your logo, a Font Awesome set, or your brand icons in the Word...

21 Aug

WordPress 7.1 now lets you register custom icons for the Icon Block. See it in action in my latest video: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx8...

youtu.beDebug WordPress Like a Pro: Xdebug with WordPress StudioYouTube video by Elliott Richmond

17 Aug

WordPress 7.1 drops in days—are your custom blocks ready? Use this checklist for quick reference, or check out my full video for a deeper dive into what the iframed editor breaks in custom blocks. Watch it here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pr...

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Elliott Richmond

@elliottrichmond.co.uk

3 Aug

If you missed this over the weekend, I teamed up with @ryanwelcher.com to show you how to Debug #WordPress Like a Pro: Xdebug with WordPress Studio youtu.be/TF_ZZKHjOsQ?...

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Jonathan Bossenger

@jonathanbossenger.com

11 Aug

#WordPress plugin developers! 📣 Does your plugin make changes to the Post List table UI? There are some accessibility improvements coming to that table (and any other CPT list table) in WordPress 7.1 you might want to take note of. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcu...

youtube.comTesting WordPress 7 1WordPress 7.1 is about two weeks out, so I'm spending this stream d...

30 July

WordPress 7.1 is forcing the iframe in the post editor. Are your blocks ready? Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pr...

27 July

Last week’s stream is now live—watch it here! 🎥 I used Studio Code to build a theme for a local sports team 🏆, and I didn’t write a single line of code. 💻 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrR...

17 July

Are your custom blocks ready for WordPress 7.1’s iframed editor? Now’s the time to test, fix, and update. Here’s a handy checklist to confirm your blocks are truly 7.1-ready

gutenbergtimes.comThe post editor is going full iframe: what block developers need to know before WordPress 7.1 - Gutenberg TimesFor years, the post editor has lived a double life. The Site Editor renders your blocks inside an iframe. The post editor — where most people actually spend their time — renders them directly in the admin page. That split ends with WordPress 7.1: the post editor canvas will always be an iframe, on every…

17 July

This is from an article on the Gutenberg Times covering the most common issues custom blocks may hit—and how to resolve them. Read it here 👉 gutenbergtimes.com/the-post-ed...

youtube.comTalk Devy to Me: Studio Code with Antonio SejasJoin me for this episode of Talk Devy To Me as we dive into Studio ...

13 July

Last week, I had @antoniosejas on my stream to talk all things Studio Code. Missed it? The recording is now live on my YouTube channel. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZW...

wordpress.comDevelop Locally on Linux with WordPress StudioThe WordPress Studio desktop app is now available for Linux users, providing a quick, server-free way to develop local WordPress sites.

10 July

So, I'm a pretty big fan of WordPress Studio. I use it on all my streams and when presenting workshops at conferences. For Linux users, it was never an option. Well NOT ANYMORE! wordpress.com/blog/2026/0...

github.comGitHub - tdrayson/wp-wireframe: A fast, standardised way to build WordPress settings pages from a PHP array.A fast, standardised way to build WordPress settings pages from a PHP array. - tdrayson/wp-wireframe

New Talk Devy To Me is live! 🎙️ This episode I'm joined by Taylor Drayson to dig into WP Wireframe — a PHP framework for building JavaScript-powered WordPress admin interfaces.

We get into how Taylor pulled that off, why skipping the build step is a big deal for WordPress devs, and then put it through its paces building something live. Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7r... WP Wireframe 👉 github.com/tdrayson/wp...

#WordPress #PHP #JavaScript #Gutenberg #WordPressDevelopment

New Talk Devy To Me is live! 🎙️ This episode I'm joined by Taylor Drayson to dig into WP Wireframe — a PHP framework for building JavaScript-powered WordPress admin interfaces.

Here's the wild part: there's no build process. No webpack, no compile step, no npm run build. You write your config in PHP and WP Wireframe generates the JS admin for you.

youtube.comMedia Editor Modal, React 19, Client-Side Media & PHP 8.5: WordPress for Developers — June 2026June was a big one. WordPress 7.0 just shipped, 7.1 testing is alre...

The June edition of What's New for Developers is up on the WordPress.com channel — and it was packed! 7.0 shipped, 7.1 testing's underway, React 19's still coming, and client-side media processing is ready to test. Watch + subscribe 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NC... #WordPress #WPDev

12 June

WordPress 7.0 finally unifies three AI building blocks — so I built an AI tool from scratch with all of them: - PHP AI Client (wp_ai_client_prompt()) - Abilities API + new JS client - MCP support

12 June

We wire it into a Content Summarization plugin: register an Ability, expose it via REST, and add a block editor button that generates a summary as a quote block. Same idea as the official WordPress/ai reference plugin, but stripped down so every line makes sense.

youtube.comThe New WordPress AI API — Build Your First AI Tool from ScratchWordPress 7.0 brings three AI building blocks together for the firs...

12 June

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28 May

One command. No zip files. Did WordPress just get npm? Find out in 30 minutes on Talk Devy to Me — live with @thelovekesh, WP-CLI committer, on wpm. 👉 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6F...

25 May

Did WordPress just get npm? Thursday May 28, 10:30 AM ET — live with Lovekesh Kumar (WP-CLI committer) talking wpm: a package manager for WordPress. One command. No zip files. Tune in live: 👉 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6F... #WordPress #WPDev

calendly.comWC Asia 2026 - Mumbai - Ryan Welcher

2 Apr

If you’re heading to @WordCampAsia in Mumbai and want to connect, I’ve set up a link to book some time with me. I’d love to hear your developer story—and chat through any roadblocks you’ve hit on your WordPress journey. 👉 calendly.com/ryan-welche...

31 Mar

Join me and special guest @apeatling on a new edition of Talk Devy To Me where we get an intro to Miles! It's going a lot of fun so tune in Apr 2 at 10:30 EST on Twitch or YouTube 👉 www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdh...

gist.github.comAdd this to you Claude Code settings.json to customize the spinnerVerbs and tips with WordPress-centric onesAdd this to you Claude Code settings.json to customize the spinnerVerbs and tips with WordPress-centric ones - settings.json

31 Mar

In honor of the Claude Code source being leaked, I have generated a list of WordPress specific spinnerVerbs and tips. Add this gist to your claude settings.json and have fun! gist.github.com/ryanwelcher...

30 Mar

A few weeks ago, I had @troychaplin on stream to dive into Veils of Fate—his WordPress-powered Choose Your Own Adventure game. It’s now in beta—play here: veilsoffate.com/quest/the-f... Catch the full stream here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvP...

9 Mar

Big stream this week! @troychaplin is going to give the rundown on Veils of Fate—a game he built in WordPress using the Interactivity API. Join us on Twitch or YouTube March 12 at 10:30 EST: 👉 www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uG...

4 Mar

One of my favorite additions in WordPress 7.0 is PHP-only blocks. I put together a quick tutorial to show how they work. 👉 ryanwelcher.com/2026/03/04/...

26 Feb

If you’re working with the Interactivity API, I’ve released a VS Code extension called WordPress Interactivity API Helper that adds autocomplete for directives—and even detects items in your store. Download: marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemN...

26 Feb

No stream from me today—my office is getting a bit of maintenance attention. BUT mark March 12: @troychaplin and I are back with a fresh Talk Devy to Me stream. Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uG...

wordpress.orgAdvanced Query LoopTransform your Query Loop blocks into powerful, flexible content engines! 🚀

25 Feb

Advanced Query Loop v4.4.0 is live! v4.4.0 fixes AQL usage in templates and synced patterns, adds component context, introduces transient caching, and squashes a number of bugs. Release notes: github.com/ryanwelcher... Download: wordpress.org/plugins/adv...

17 Feb

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5 Feb

Get ready for WordPress 7.0 Beta 1—it's almost here! I'm on a mission to integrate the new Icon Block into the core. Catch a sneak peek and see what's next in the journey today at 10:30 EST. 👉 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... 👉 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0l...

27 Jan

This week, tune in for the launch of my new series, "Talk Devy To Me!" Join me and special guest Rob Ruiz as he takes us on a thrilling deep dive into WP Rig. Don't miss it! Live on Jan 29, 2026 at 10:30am EST. Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk8...

youtube.comOne click nearly ended my streaming career #learned #hard #shortsIn this stream fails highlight reel, I share a tough lesson about why you should avoid clicking on unverified links during a live stream. This recap shows wh...

16 Jan

When chat sends you NSFW links, you make shorts! Please enjoy my short film entitled "Chat, why hast tho forsaken me?" 👉 www.youtube.com/shorts/2uot...

16 Jan

Yesterday on my stream, I clicked a chat link, and you can guess the what happened 😬. Apparently, it was my first day on the internet.... I've deleted all live recordings and uploaded a SFW version to my YouTube. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzX...

14 Jan

Did you know you can register custom WordPress blocks only using PHP? Drop by my stream tomorrow at 10:30EST to see how and how far we can take it! 👉 www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher...

youtube.comPoll from Ryan Welcher CodesIn 2026, what kind of content do you want to see on my stream?

8 Jan

I'm hosting a poll on my YouTube channel to decide what kind of content I should stream in 2026. Your input would be greatly appreciated! 👉 youtube.com/post/UgkxFT...

7 Jan

Kicking off my first 2026 live stream tomorrow with a twist: Viewer call-ins! Got a Twitch account? Dive into my stream. What could possibly go wrong? 👉 Drop by at 10:30 am EST Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ryanwelcher... YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ryanwelch...

19 Nov 2025

Next week, I'll be speaking at @WordCampSofia on the Interactivity API. Will I see you there? #WCSOF

youtube.comWhat’s New for WordPress Developers – October 2025In this month’s roundup, Ryan Welcher (Developer Advocate at Automattic) walks through all the key updates for WordPress developers — from Gutenberg enhancem...

31 Oct 2025

I'm thrilled to announce a new video series for WordPress.com, where I'll review the latest developments for developers each month. The first edition for October 2025 is now live! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bf...

16 Oct 2025

If you're attending my Block Developer Cookbook workshop this afternoon at @WordCampCanada, get your prep work done now and download the repo before we start cooking! 👉 github.com/ryanwelcher...

@jamiemarsland.bsky.social

6 Oct 2025

So, here we are again my friends and I can't thank you enough! If you're not already, please head over and subscribe to my channel for advanced WordPress development content. 👉 www.youtube.com/c/RyanWelch...

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Jamie

26 Sept 2025

Mind officially blown 🤯 — Telex just built WooCommerce blocks in a single shot. One hit. Done. The possibilities from here feel endless…

23 Sept 2025

So Telex by @automattic is pretty fun. Only took me 10 minutes to create The Most Annoying Button on the Internet ™️ Check it out 👉 : telex.automattic.ai/MTc1ODY1NjU...

22 Sept 2025

Tune in live this Thursday, Sept 25, at 10:30 EST as I dive deeper into creating the exciting new Icon Block for WordPress 6.9! 👉 www.twitch.tv/RyanWelcher... 👉 www.youtube.com/c/RyanWelch...