Dev Chat summary: July 1, 2026

Announcements 📢

7.1

• Roadmap for 7.1
• Recent proposals:
  • Merge Proposal for new custom post type in 7.1
• Recent dev notesdev note Each important change in WordPress Core is documented in a developers note, (usually called dev note). Good dev notes generally include a description of the change, the decision that led to this change, and a description of how developers are supposed to work with that change. Dev notes are published on Make/Core blog during the beta phase of WordPress release cycle. Publishing dev notes is particularly important when plugin/theme authors and WordPress developers need to be aware of those changes.In general, all dev notes are compiled into a Field Guide at the beginning of the release candidate phase.:
  • Classic block hidden from inserter by default in 7.1

7.0.1

• WordPress 7.0.1 RC1 is now available for testing!

General

• Guidelines for Syncing Code From Gutenberg Into WordPress Develop
• Performance Chat Summary: 30 June 2026
• WordPress Contributor Dashboard: New Views, Custom Ladder, and More

Discussion 💬

From @amykamala about handbook updates to AI policies

“I’d like to also propose a new policy: disclosure of use of AI in posts and announcements. It can just be a quick sentence at the bottom of the page saying AI tools were used in the creation of this article or something to that affect.”

@westonruter also proposed to apply such a policy to Slack comments, and @desrosj also has some draft for this topic for posts and comments.

@amykamala shared that a draft is being worked on here or here. The coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.-ai update draft could use some feedback. It’s based on Jonathan’s comments and the comments in the thread. The post comment guidelines draft doesn’t have changes to review yet but folks are welcome to work on it.

@audrasjb advised to use a new section for this topic in the Core Handbook.

Dev Chat scheduling during 7.1 cycle

With all the coming release parties scheduled on Wednesday, it looks like we need to move the meeting to another time slot.

@amykamala and @audrasjb suggest to switch the devchat time slot to 15:00 on Thursdays, starting the week of 7.1 betaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. 1.

@jorbin noted that it will conflict with the monthly Developer Blogblog (versus network, site) Editorial Group meeting, the bi-weekly AccessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) team meetings and a weekly core-test meeting. Which is not a blockerblocker A bug which is so severe that it blocks a release., but worth taking this into account. He also noted that Tuesdays are more open but this day is not the best for Amy and JB.

@joedolson noted that the Accessibility team moved its meeting for the 7.0 schedule, which was also …