Happy 23 years WordPress! Long live WordPress! I don't say this out a lot and I probably should a bit more! There are literally thousands of people like me who love the @WordPress project and its co-founder @photomatt and many others around the project - as it is the last great stand for the open-web! It is one of the last hedge against the open web being extracted into a vapid wasteland.

A community run with smiles and code.

Happy Birthday, @WordPress WordPress just turned 23 and if you’re not part of this community yet, you are missing out on something real. Not software. Not a platform. People. WordCamps are where it happens. Where the person who wrote the code that runs your website is sitting two seats away from someone who just published their first post this morning. Where conversations that started over cheap coffee turned into business partnerships, friendships, and for some of us, something that feels a lot like family. You show up for the freebies and the discounts. You stay because someone grabs your arm and says, “Your plugin changed my business” and means it. This is what open source looks like when it works. Not obligation. Gratitude. People giving back because something was given to them first. WordPress didn’t just hand the world a publishing tool. It handed us a reason to find each other. The next WordCamp is coming. The late nights, the loud rooms, the quiet moments, they’re all waiting. Don’t miss it. In this post are some people wishing you a Happy Birthday @SteveUG, @NoelineNandago, @Simonkanyike1, @EduTechCenter, @AhmedChaion, @adityakane, @Braindventure and the companies that make us come to WordPress: @automattic, @WooCommerce, @jetpack, @Pressable, @wordpressdotcom , @akismet, @ForthFocusGroup, @miniOrange, @Hostinger, @elemntor, @kinsta @goGreenGeeks, @PayPal, @thewpfolks, @SharebilityUg, @cursortechug, @Infinityi3C @WCMukono, @WordPress, @WordCampAsia etc Happy Birthday, WordPress. Let’s keep going, together. #WordPressBirthday #WordPress #WordCamp #OpenSource #Community #Gratitude

WordCamps aren't just conferences, they're open source homecomings where coders, reviewers, first-timers, and veterans come to play, eat, party, and break through the sadness of yesterday A time to give back. A time for freebies, discounts, and joy.

Reliving the Magic of WordCamp Kampala! What an incredible experience! Looking back at the highlights from WordCamp Kampala 2026, we are reminded of why community is so special. WordCamp Kampala was more than just a conference it was a masterclass in collaboration and innovation. Whether you are a developer, a designer, or a digital creator, being in a room full of people dedicated to shaping the future of the web is truly transformative. @mocursor @Braindventure @CerinahTrillion @davidofug @AbudiMutamba @SharonNorah01 @EduTechCenter @mrogers4christ @Rashidi3c @AfricanTechVC @namuninaj @WordPress @Hostinger @Bluehost @Jetpack @WooCommerce @Elementor @Infinityi3C #WCKLA26 #WordCampKampala #Wordpress

Do u know who protects your site? @jetpack is here for #WordCamp Kampala.

Bridging the gap between the classroom and the global tech ecosystem. How do we prepare the next generation of tech talent for real-world impact? The answer lies in open-source contribution and community-led education. We are thrilled to announce @AfricanTechVC Mohammed Kateregga as a speaker at WordCamp Kampala 2026! He will be diving into a crucial topic for educators, students, and tech enthusiasts alike: "WordPress Education Initiatives and Open Source Contributor Pathways: Exploring Credits, Campus Connect, Student Club Programs and Contributor Pathways." If you are a student, mentor, educator, or community leader, this is a session you cannot afford to miss. Venue: ESAMI – Bombo Road Dates: May 23–24 (Starting tomorrow!) Tickets: kampala.wordcamp.org/2026/ti… @WordPress @Hostinger @Bluehost @Jetpack @WooCommerce @Elementor @Infinityi3C #WordPress #WCKLA2026

Welcome to #WCKLA2026

Just stepped into #WordCampKampala 2026 at ESAMI on Bombo Road and the energy is already🔥🎇 ! Sessions have kicked off! If you’re into WordPress, open source & building great websites, this is the place to be today! @WordPressKLA @mrogers4christ @SteveUG #WCKLA2026

Happening now it feels great meeting like minded people @WordPressKLA #WCKLA2026 #wordpress

We in at #wckla2026 at ESAMI #jetpack #bluehost #hostinger #elementor #mocasa

Visually impaired users don't scroll your webpage they jump between headings and scan a links list. If your headings skip levels or your links all say "Read more", you've basically handed them a broken map. Accessibility isn't extra. It's just good web craft. #WCKLA2026

I'm at #WCKLA2026

Vibes at #WCKLA2026

Some of the Happy moments at #WCKla2026 #TechforsocialGood

Today at #WCKLA2026, creators, developers, educators & innovators are diving into practical sessions on: 📱 AI-powered workflows 🔍 SEO & content strategy 🛒 eCommerce in Africa 🎨 UX/UI design 🔐 Security & privacy 🤝 Open-source collaboration A powerful space where innovation meets community impact. @WordPressKLA @mrogers4christ @SteveUG

Visit the @jetpack sponsor table at #WCKLA2026 #techforsocial good