What
State of the Word 2025
When
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST
Keynote and livestream begin at 12:00 p.m. PST
Where
San Francisco, California
How
Watch the live stream on the WordPress YouTube channel or be part of a local watch party. Limited in-person tickets are available by request.
State of the Word 2025
San Francisco | December 2, 2025
State of the Word is the annual keynote address delivered by WordPress cofounder Matt Mullenweg, together with special guests. It is the moment to celebrate how far the open source project has come, share the roadmap that is taking shape, and see what is possible when people build the web together.
In 2025, State of the Word comes to San Francisco. This year's event will be a special one for WordPress. For the first time, we are celebrating SOTW alongside the official release of WordPress 6.9 on the same day. Expect demos, and even get an early preview of the future beyond for WordPress.
Join us live in the room or on the live stream to experience the energy of the community, the clarity of the vision, and a first look at what is next for WordPress. The 2025 event will feature a keynote presentation, as well as a live Q&A with Matt Mullenweg.
Atmosphere from State of the Word 2024
“WordPress belongs to all of us, but really we’re taking care of it for the next generation.”
— Matt Mullenweg
Join or host a State of the Word watch party
If you cannot make it to San Francisco, you can still make it an event. Gather your local community to watch together, connect, and discuss what you are seeing in real time.
Find a watch party: Browse the global list and join one near you.
Host your own: The Community team offers templates, tips, and technical guides that simplify the process of hosting an in-person or online gathering. You will find sample agendas and graphics available for download.
Additional information
- Doors open: 11 a.m. PT
- Keynote begins: 12 p.m. PT
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Language: English, with live captions and replay available afterwards
Whether you join from San Francisco or from a watch party across the globe, State of the Word is your invitation to see what the community is building next and how you can shape it.
Watch past keynotes
Catch up on past keynotes with this State of the Word playlist.
See you December 2!
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