Troy Chaplin

I know there's a lot of folks out there patiently waiting for access to ByMiles!

If anyone wants to gain a credit boost when signing up for a paid plan, I have a referral link you can use!

Looking forward to seeing more of you in this wildly fun beta ride! bymiles.ai/?ref=22ce33cd

The worst kept secret in the Canadian #WordPress community is no longer a secret. #WCEH 2026 is coming to beautiful downtown Vancouver on November 4-5 canada.wordcamp.org/2026/

An example of a configuration file in a Storybook build -- github.com/troychaplin/...

And some examples of the files that are being generated for block themes.

theme.json -- github.com/troychaplin/...

css tokens -- github.com/troychaplin/...

GitHub - troychaplin/component2block: A design token generator for Storybook component libraries that assist in generating design systems for WordPress block themes. A design token generator for Storybook component libraries that assist in generating design systems for WordPress block themes. - troychaplin/component2block

I enoy building design systems, component libraries, and with #WordPress, but they don't always mix well.

Been working on an addon for @storybook.js.org that generates files for a component library and a block theme.

Super experimental!

github.com/troychaplin/...

Block Accessibility Checks - Block Accessibility Checks Create accessible WordPress content with real-time checks. Fix issues before publishing using the Block Accessibility Checks plugin.

Thanks to @jazzsequence.com for having me on a @pantheon.io stream today to talk about my work around accessibility and validation for #WordPress!

Don't mind me, I'm just over here creating new issues for bugs and new features for Block Accessibility Checks.

blockaccessibilitychecks.com

Get accessibility right in Gutenberg with block validation YouTube video by Pantheon

Getting ready to live stream with @jazzsequence.com, come checkout Block Accessibility Checks, a live editor validation tools for #WordPress! Live at 2pm EST

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLsC...

Even after waking up sick my
wife still manages to kick ass on an amazing braised short rib and pasta bday meal!

I’m a lucky guy!

And a few more!

As the first wave of beta testing comes to a close for Miles and the next wave begins here is a selection of hero groups I created.

Some were done very early in beta, but still very impressive. I've watched it evolve each day.

Andy Peatling is putting in "extra Miles" on this one! bymiles.ai

My son, who’s home sick from school today painted me this masterpiece “Focused on word daddy”

Not clear what nonsense I am muttering here. Thankfully he didn’t write any of the bad words that might slip out.

Kicking Off 2026 - Troy Chaplin 2026 is moving fast! From Block Accessibility 3.0 and Priority Plus Nav to a "mystery" world-building project, my January commit history is green.

I had planned on writing a year in review post, but got sidetracked with several other projects.

Instead, I decided to write Kicking off 2026. And even that was published later than I planned. Too many fun projects taking up my time!

troychaplin.ca/2026/02/kick...

Having the chance to beta test Miles these last couple of weeks has been an enjoyable experience.

Last night I activated my latest creation on my site, a theme named Cyberpunk Ramen Arcade.

troychaplin.ca

I'm excited to see what more people are going to build once Miles is ready for prime time!

When someone provides the ultimate guide to being weird with the insanely impressive Miles site building AI agent, you just do as suggested.

Miles, I'm here for it too!

Current status: getting unhinged with the Cyberpunk Ramen Aracde block theme.

ReadEase: Text Resizer A Gutenberg block that lets site visitors resize text for improved readability and accessibility.

Just released my 6th #WordPress plugin. Particularly proud of this one, it fits a very good purpose, and it's the 1st full block plugin I've released.

Check out ReadEase: Test Resizer and gives users an easy to use way to resize text in your block theme!

wordpress.org/plugins/read...

Had fun with this one, and have a few ideas for new features!

Wonder what other blocks or tools I can create for under the ReadEase name to support accessibility?

AI Guidelines for WordPress AI tools are now part of how many people write code, tests, and documentation. To help contributors use them responsibly, we’ve published a first version of AI Guidelines in the Make WordPress Core…

Making it clearer how to contribute to @wordpress.org in an AI era. We just published the first version of our AI Guidelines and would love your feedback!

make.wordpress.org/ai/2026/02/0...

Plugin Jam - Building events for WordPress builders Hackathons and jam sessions for WordPress builders

Keep yours eyes on pluginjam.com for future hackathons!

GitHub - troychaplin/readease: ReadEase: Text Resizer is a Gutenberg block plugin that provides text resizing controls for site visitors. ReadEase: Text Resizer is a Gutenberg block plugin that provides text resizing controls for site visitors. - troychaplin/readease

I recently participated in my first hackathon with the goal of building a Gutenberg block that fit into a theme of "Grow". Today it was selected as the winning submission.

Super happy with what I created and hope that #WordPress block theme builders also find it useful.

github.com/troychaplin/...

Planned Outage for Block Themes Simple maintenance mode for block themes. Shows a maintenance template to logged-out visitors.

I struggled to find a good name for this one, but happy to say that my new, very simplistic maintenance mode plugin is now officially available!

Download Planned Outage for Block Themes today!

wordpress.org/plugins/plan...

This is a great idea for a variation block! Gonna use this on a project, have you submitted this to the plugin directory?

Wish there was a better way to find useful variations like this.

Block Finder Easily find and manage Gutenberg blocks anywhere on your site.

Looking for a specific block in your content but are coming up short? Meet Block Finder, a simple dashboard widget that finds your missing blocks.

Version 1.0.7 out now with an improved UI, improved performance, and the ability to filter by Innerblocks.

wordpress.org/plugins/bloc...

And a lot closer to a Metro or Farm Boy! I was surprised why the selection in some locations after I stopped buying Starbucks and started chasing better tasting coffee!

@ipstenu.org these are all light roasts from Canadian brands. 49th and Stock and Crown both came from my local Metro. And I didn’t notice before, 49th is roasted in Burnaby. It’s one of my favs!

Side note: the stock and crown is the strangest brew I’ve ever tasted.

I buy from local roasters, not sure if you can find brands like Equator or 49th Parallel.

I often see a small selection of locally roasted beans at Metro or Farm Boy grocery stores, worth a look.

And if our AI overlords are to be trusted, Spent Grounds is nearby @ipstenu.org and a must visit.

My next #WordPress plugin is nice and simple, Block Theme Maintenance.

Just active, create a template named "maintenance" and keep your site on brand while you fix things up behind the scenes!

Official plugin directory release coming soon!

github.com/troychaplin/...

Thanks for the mention, and promotion of my plugin! Much appreciated!

WordPress 7.0 Call for Volunteers Planning for WordPress 7.0 is underway with a proposed release date of April 9, 2026. This post outlines the key milestone dates and includes a call for volunteers to help lead the release. Whether…

If you've ever wanted to lead a @WordPress release, the call for volunteers to help with 7.0 is out! Give it a read and volunteer in the comments if you are interested in serving on the release squad.

Priority Plus Navigation Adds Priority Plus pattern to core Navigation block. Moves overflow items into responsive "More" dropdown as the users viewport narrows.

Running out of space in your header? Don't hide your menu, optimize it. 📐

Priority Plus Navigation automatically moves overflowing items into a "More" dropdown. It’s the perfect responsive upgrade for your Block Themes.

Download for free: wordpress.org/plugins/prio...

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Issue #189 Loop WP My take on the relevance of WooCommerce in 2026: AI, Shopify pressure, FluentCart, shifting client work, and why Woo still matters, but faces a tough fight.

🚨 Issue 189 of Loop WP, my newsletter about WooCommerce and WordPress, is out!

My take on the relevance of WooCommerce in 2026: AI, Shopify pressure, FluentCart, shifting client work, and why Woo still matters, but faces a tough fight.

Read the full issue below.👇

Thanks for the mention, much appreciated!