--- title: WordPress 7.0 Call for Volunteers | daily.dev description: WordPress 7.0 is scheduled for release on April 9, 2026, with alpha development already underway. The core team is seeking volunteers for key leadership roles... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/wordpress-7-0-call-for-volunteers-oewswnrsy twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: WordPress 7.0 Call for Volunteers | daily.dev og:description: WordPress 7.0 is scheduled for release on April 9, 2026, with alpha development already underway. 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Contributors of all experience levels are encouraged to volunteer by January 16th, and attending WordCamp Asia is not required to participate. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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