The very first version of WordPress was released 10 years ago today, and there are meetups happening all over the world to celebrate, probably even one in your area! Here on Wptuts+, I'd also like to take a look at how far WordPress has come since its initial release.
Celebrate With WordPress People in Your Area
WordPress meetups happen regularly all over the world, with interested users, developers, designers, and business owners getting together to share their knowledge. Today, May 27, there are over 4800 people in over 600 cities RSVPed to celebrate 10 years of WordPress with their local group. It's not too late for you to get on board and join them! Go to the WordPress 10th Anniversary Meetup Everywhere page for details of the meetup in your area.
History of WordPress Releases
From the very first release, to the imminent release of 3.6, see how WordPress has grown across the major releases with the following details taken from WordPress.org and the Codex:
- May 27, 2003 - 0.70 Release
- January 3, 2004 - 1.0 "Miles Davis" Release
- May 22, 2004 - 1.2 "Charles Mingus" Release
- February 17, 2005 - 1.5 "Billy Strayhorn" Release
- December 31, 2005 - 2.0 "Duke Ellington" Release
- January 22, 2007 - 2.1 "Ella Fitzgerald" Release
- May 16, 2007 - 2.2 "Stan Getz" Release
- September 24, 2007 - 2.3 "Dexter Gordon" Release
- March 29, 2008 - 2.5 "Michael Brecker" Release
- July 15, 2008 - 2.6 "McCoy Tyner" Release
- December 10, 2008 - 2.7 "John Coltrane" Release
- June 10, 2009 - 2.8 "Chet Baker" Release
- December 18, 2009 - 2.9 "Carmen McRae" Release
- June 17, 2010 - 3.0 "Thelonious Monk" Release
- February 23, 2011 - 3.1 "Django Reinhardt" Release
- July 4, 2011 - 3.2 "George Gershwin" Release
- December 12, 2011 - 3.3 “Sonny Stitt” Release
- June 13, 2012 - 3.4 “Grant Green” Release
- December 11, 2012 - 3.5 “Elvin Jones” Release
- Coming Soon! - 3.6 Release
Let's Reminisce: How Has WordPress Changed Your Life?
Something I always like to hear about is how WordPress has impacted other people's lives. For some, it's made it possible for them to post content online that they otherwise couldn't have. For others, it's allowed them to create their own business and support their families.
What's your story? In the comments below, share with us your first experience of WordPress and the impact it's had on your life.
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