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WordPress is still the player when it comes to managing content on the web powering over 40 percent of all websites.. Things are changing fast with new technology and WordPress is moving into a new era with artificial intelligence building websites with pictures making things work faster and designing with accessibility in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you own a business, blog, agency or develop websites you need to know where WordPress is going to stay of the competition and make sure your website is ready for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the biggest trends that will shape WordPress in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. The Time of Artificial Intelligence that Works on Its<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Artificial intelligence is no longer something extra you can add to your website. In 2026 WordPress is going to have intelligence that is built-in and can help users, creators and people who manage websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of intelligence is different from the old kind that just made content when you asked it to. It can do things on its own make decisions and get work done for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for People Who Use WordPress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • You can make content with the help of intelligence right in the editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Artificial intelligence can suggest ways to improve your search engine optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • It can help you make and edit pictures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Artificial intelligence can take care of your websites maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • It can even help with customer support through chatbots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • It can suggest content that’s just right for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    People who own websites will start to rely more and more on artificial intelligence to take care of repetitive tasks so they can focus on growing their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why It Matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Businesses that use intelligence to get work done can put out content faster make their users happier and save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 2026 artificial intelligence will not be something you can add on. It will be a part of what makes WordPress work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Editing Your Website is Becoming the New Normal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    For a few years now people have been moving away from traditional themes and towards themes that are made up of blocks. In 2026 editing your website is going to be the standard way to build WordPress websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This means you can use pictures to edit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The headers on your website<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The footers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The way your website looks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The way your pages are laid out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      You can do all of this without having to touch any code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Good Things About Editing Your Website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Faster Development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      You can make big changes to your website right away without needing to ask a developer for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Design That Looks the Same Everywhere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Your whole website will look consistent because you can set a style that works everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A Better Experience for Users<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      It is easier for beginners to use. It is more efficient for professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What Website Owners Should Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      If you are still using a theme now is the time to start looking into themes that are made up of blocks and modern WordPress workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The future of designing WordPress websites is about using pictures being flexible and using blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      3. Big Things are Happening with Gutenberg that Will Change How You Build Websites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      Project Gutenberg is still the driving force behind innovation in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As the editor gets better and better there are a few things that are going to happen in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Better Ways for Teams to Work Together<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Teams that make content will be able to work more easily like they do on modern platforms for documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can expect to see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Better workflows for content<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Systems for reviewing what has been written<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tools for teams to work together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Approvals for publishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        More Control Over Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        You will have advanced ways to lay out your content without needing to use custom code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Better Integration of Data<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Future improvements to Gutenberg will make it easier to build websites that use data and dynamic content using tools that are built into WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Why It Matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        In the past people who owned websites had to rely on tools that were not part of WordPress. As Gutenberg gets more powerful many of those features are being built into WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • You will not need to use many plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Your website will work better<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • You will save money on maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Your website will be more compatible with things in the long run<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          4. Speed, Core Web Vitals and a Lightweight Design are Becoming More Important<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          How well your website works is still one of the important things that affects how search engines rank you and how users experience your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Googles Core Web Vitals are still influencing how your website does in search engine optimization and WordPress is getting more and more focused on helping websites do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The Big Trends in Performance for 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Themes That Are Not Heavy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Themes that are too big and bulky are being replaced by ones that are leaner and use blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Not Many Plugins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          People who own websites are using fewer plugins to make their websites more stable and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Loading Assets in a Smarter Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Modern WordPress websites only load the scripts and styles they need for each page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Delivering Media in a Better Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          formats for images and smarter ways of loading things when you need them are helping websites load faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Why Performance Matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Research shows that websites that are faster have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • More people who convert into customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Better rankings in search engines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Fewer people who leave away<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Users who are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            People who own websites and make speed a priority in 2026 will have an advantage over their competitors who are slower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            5. Mobile User Interface and Accessibility are Becoming Necessary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            Just making your website work on devices is not enough anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            In 2026 websites need to be designed with both usability and accessibility in mind from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Experiences That Work Well on Mobile Devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Most people are visiting your website on their smartphones or tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Websites that are focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Navigation that works well when you touch it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Text that is easy to read<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Faster loading speeds on devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Forms that are easy to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Interactions that work well on devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              Accessibility Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              Accessibility means making sure your website can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Some important things to think about include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Navigation that works with keyboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Compatibility with screen readers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • A structure for headings that makes sense<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Enough contrast between colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Forms that are accessible<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Alternative text for images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                The Benefits of Accessibility for Businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                Accessibility is not about following the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                It also helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Improve your search engine optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Reach an audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Increase engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Create an experience for all your visitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  In 2026 accessibility should be a fundamental part of your design not just something extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Getting Your WordPress Website Ready for the Future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                  The future of WordPress is becoming clearer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Artificial intelligence will help create content and manage your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Editing your website will be the standard way to build WordPress websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Gutenberg will keep replacing the need for third-party solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Speed and Core Web Vitals will still be critical for how your website ranks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Mobile usability and accessibility will be necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    People who own websites and get on board with these trends early will be better at attracting visitors improving their search visibility and giving their users an experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    As WordPress keeps evolving in 2026 and beyond the focus is, on automation, better performance and making the web more accessible. The websites that adapt the fastest will be the ones that do the best in the generation of the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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