This week’s episode dives into major WordPress headlines — from Automattic’s counterclaims against WP Engine in the ongoing trademark battle to the release of WordPress 6.9 Beta 1 and Gutenberg 21.9, bringing three new blocks and key editor improvements. We also cover WooCommerce 10.3, now featuring Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in core, and new AI-powered integrations via MCP.
In security news, Wordfence warns of mass exploits targeting GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins, while FAIR and Patchstack join forces to launch the FAIR Software Security Assistant. The episode also highlights Matt Mullenweg’s 20-year milestone at Automattic, major community events from WordPress Bhopal to Youth Day Nicaragua, and emerging tools like Progressify, Brand Assets, and Themeisle’s Fresh Rank.
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This week, we bring you insights from WordCamp Canada 2025, where Matt Mullenweg discussed WordPress’s evolution, the role of AI, and the power of community-driven innovation. We also explore the expanding Campus Connect program for educators, progress on the Abilities API for WordPress 6.9, and a major Slider Revolution vulnerability affecting millions of sites.In tech and business, an AWS outage shook the web, while WordPress VIP stayed resilient. Google’s new ad label design, ChatGPT search behavior, and WP Engine’s Smart Search AI MCP made headlines. The community celebrated WordCamp Dhaka’s record attendance, new plugin launches like Safe Updates, Rocket Insight, ProductGenie AI Shopping Assistant, and Hidden Gems, plus leadership changes and fresh AI-driven tools across the ecosystem.Sponsored by:🔹 Kinsta – High-performance managed WordPress hosting powered by Google Cloud🔹 WP Shell – Learn to self-host WordPress with over 25 free lessons on VPS and server configuration🔹 WP Job Openings – The simplest way to build a professional career page and manage job applications🎧 Tune in for WordPress news, innovation highlights, and the stories shaping the open web this week.
In this episode, we cover the release of WordPress 6.8.3, a crucial security update fixing two critical vulnerabilities, and a major policy change from WordPress Community Support after misuse of WordCamp funds. Higher education partnerships expand with Fidélitas University’s WordPress Campus Connect, while Gutenberg 21.8 introduces the much-anticipated “hide block” option and updates ahead of WordPress 6.9.
Security remains top of mind as a Yoast SEO Premium XSS flaw gets patched in version 26.0, and WooCommerce 10.3 rolls out experimental session management and AI-ready merchant tools. In business and community updates, WPExperts acquires Gutena Forms, WooCommerce partners with Snapchat, and the Checkout Summit 2026 Inclusion Grant opens for applicants. Microsoft ends its nonprofit ads program, while WP World, SeedProd, Rocket.net, and Amelia debut major redesigns.
We also explore innovations like Suggerence – Gutenberg Edition, Yoast AI Brand Insights, and Adam Zieliński’s PHP Playground, plus the latest AI experiments from Andy Peatling and new creative plugins from the WordPress community.
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This week’s episode dives into the release of FAIR 1.0, marking a major milestone in decentralized WordPress package management by enabling installs from WordPress.org, independent sources, and mirrors. We also cover Gutenberg 21.7’s new features, WordPress VIP’s GovRAMP and TX-RAMP certifications, and BuddyPress security updates. On the business front, Newfold Digital sells Markmonitor, Pagely partners with WP Event Manager, and Fueled confirms workforce reductions, while rtCamp opens 100 new roles.
Community discussions span WooCommerce’s MCP module, FlyingPress 5.2 with real-user Core Web Vitals tracking, Shopify’s new WordPress plugin, and Automattic’s transparency report. Envato shifts focus away from extensions to AI, Michael Willman’s motion against Automattic raises legal questions, and Patchstack earns recognition among Estonian startups.
We also spotlight fresh projects and tools: from Throwable Block and Ollie Menu Designer to WooCommerce Product Tables, Jotform’s AI Chatbot, Amender’s universal content editor, and Cloudflare’s new Email Service and Vibe SDK.
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This week, we unpack the launch of the new Core Program Team, designed to improve coordination across Core and help contributors work more effectively together. WordPress Credits is calling for new mentors, WordCamp US 2025 highlights contributor onboarding and decision-making, and after eight years, WordPress.org services finally have full IPv6 support. WordPress 6.9 introduces stronger privacy signals with new Site Health tests, while a serious vulnerability in the Jobmonster theme puts site owners on alert. WooCommerce 10.2.1 also ships with compatibility and performance fixes.
Beyond WordPress, the DOJ ramps up its case against Google, SEO experts track disruptive SERP changes, and applications open for the host city of WordCamp Asia 2027. Community news includes the return of the San Diego Meetup, WPBakery’s loyalty program, Gutena Forms’ potential sale, and milestone achievements like CookieAdmin hitting 100K installs. We also spotlight fresh projects from GoDaddy’s AI-powered Airo Site Designer to plugins like Post Calendar, ZenCommunity, ZiziCache, and the playful Pong Block.
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In this episode, we dive into the latest shifts and stories shaping the WordPress ecosystem. Anne McCarthy launches a new content-creators Slack channel to bring creators closer together, while the 2025 WordPress Hosting Survey opens to refine WordPress.org’s hosting recommendations. WordPress adds inline image support in emails, though security concerns rise with vulnerabilities in Service Finder Bookings, LifterLMS, and other plugins.
WooCommerce gears up for version 10.2 with fresh features and launches its new POS solution, while community discussions range from Automattic archiving the Underscores theme to the PHP Foundation introducing an official PHP SDK for MCP. We also highlight acquisitions like MapSVG joining Melograno, Automattic’s recognition in the Forbes Cloud 100, and vibrant community news including mentorship programs, new plugin updates, and Yoast Care fund awards.
Finally, we spotlight exciting new projects—from AI-powered form builders and rich block editor tools to changelog centralization and real-time user monitoring—showing how innovation continues to thrive across the WordPress space.
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This week, we spotlight the newly announced WordPress 6.9 release squad, updates on the WordPress Credits Program, and accessibility team elections. On the security front, major vulnerabilities were patched in LifterLMS, Redirection for Contact Form 7, and Dokan Pro, while GoDaddy researchers exposed a malicious plugin campaign.
WooCommerce 10.1.1 improves checkout and shipping flows, and in broader tech news, Google launched Asset Studio, Ahrefs rolled out a new traffic tracker, and OpenAI expanded integrations. The community also celebrates new partnerships, leadership changes, and fresh projects like AskaiWP, DBlocks CodePro, and the WordPress Book Club.
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This week, we dive into Matías Ventura’s proposal for a richer block library with additions like Tabs, Icons, Carousels, and Table of Contents. We also look at the latest from Gutenberg 21.4, WordPress 6.9 development, and new Test Team nominations. Security takes the spotlight with critical fixes in WP Job Portal and UiCore Elements, while WooCommerce 10.1 delivers faster checkout and new product features. Beyond WordPress, we cover OpenAI’s new integrations, Google’s Gemini personalization, and a surge of new community tools like WP Wiki, Groundworx GTM, and Menu Designer.
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This week, we unpack Matt Mullenweg’s proposal for phased plugin rollouts, the roadmap for WordPress 6.9, and a brand-new internship initiative by the WordPress Foundation.
Plus, major security alerts involving Gravity Forms and SureForms, WooCommerce 10.0’s launch, and new tools like AI Alt Writer, MCP Server, and StarShop.dev. Also in focus: Google Ads API changes, community scholarships, and big moves in plugin development and acquisitions.
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In this packed episode, we cover the revised release schedule for WordPress 6.9, WooCommerce’s upcoming block theme, and major accessibility improvements across the ecosystem.
We also highlight serious vulnerabilities in Forminator and deceptive SEO malware, plus community updates like InstaWP’s pricing shift, FlyWP’s sleep mode, and the Share Your Pride contest winners. New plugins, major milestones, and global privacy concerns round out this week’s WordPress buzz.
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In this episode, we explore a major infrastructure cleanup in WordPress, the launch of WordCamp US 2025 in Portland, new accessibility documentation insights, and WordPress Playground’s internet-enabled update.
Plus, updates on security threats, Google’s MUVERA algorithm, a new developer conference in Sydney, plugin milestones, and fresh projects like EventKoi, ToolsFave, and Indio.
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In this episode, we dig into a social media stir around WordCamp US, important WordPress security updates, WooCommerce bug fixes, and Automattic’s 20-year milestone.
We also cover CERN switching to WordPress, plugin vulnerabilities and transitions, Google’s AI Mode traffic update, and new community tools like Orca WP, Sliderberg, and Flexi Archiver. Plus, the latest on the WP Engine vs. Automattic legal case and the launch of Community plus Code podcast.
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This week on The WP Week, we unpack the Yoast SEO HTML tag bug, key takeaways from WordCamp Europe 2025, and the latest WordPress development updates including the upcoming 6.8.2 release, accessibility initiatives, SQLite support, and WooCommerce advisories.
Plus, we explore new AI features from Google, a major acquisition by Automattic, new learning resources, and exciting plugin releases from WPML, GravityBoard, and more.
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This week on The WP Week, we explore the launch of the FAIR Project, a bold initiative to decentralize WordPress.org services and highlights from WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel.
We cover new Gutenberg enhancements, critical security patches, WooCommerce 9.9 features, and evolving governance processes.
Also in the spotlight: community milestones, AI breakthroughs, major plugin acquisitions, and the rebranding of Do the Woo to OpenChannels.fm.
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In this episode, we cover Automattic’s return to major WordPress contributions, the launch of the WordPress AI Team, and the Open Horizons Scholarship initiative.
We dive into community projects like GatherPress, WooCommerce updates, serious plugin vulnerabilities, and major acquisitions including CAPTCHA 4WP and Sticky Header Effects.
Also featured: Google’s evolving SEO priorities, new product launches, AI-powered innovations, and the retirement of RocketTheme.
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In this episode of The WP Week Podcast, we cover community updates, legal battles, security alerts, and new innovations shaping WordPress. Mary Hubbard addresses moderation and trust, new Polyglots Team reps are announced, and WooCommerce prepares for its 10.0 release with the Cost of Goods Sold feature. We also explore formjacking attacks, Google Ads changes, and standout tools like Elementor’s new CSS carousel and Gravity Wiz’s Spellbook plugin.
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In this week’s episode of The WP Week, we cover a wide spectrum of updates from across the WordPress ecosystem.
From critical security patches affecting popular plugins like Eventin, UiPress Lite, and the Motors theme, to promising performance enhancements in WooCommerce 9.9 — it’s been a week of both caution and progress.
We also celebrate the success of the Women in WordPress initiative, the return of WP Coupons, and major funding announcements from Modular DS. Plus, Microsoft open-sources WSL, Copilot Chat goes MIT-licensed, and AI search fairness remains a hot-button issue with Google.
Community highlights include Post Status acquiring WP Speakers, WP Bhopal’s new tour, and the launch of projects like Plugin Pal and the WP-CLI Commands Explorer. And in accessibility news, Equalize Digital brings us a thoughtful plugin to pause animated GIFs for better UX.
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In this episode of The WP Week, we unpack a loaded week in the world of WordPress. From the official sunset of the Media Corps experiment to the rise of Campus Connect as a full-fledged event series, the community is seeing shifts in engagement and focus.
We cover new security patches for major plugins and themes, a significant WooCommerce dot release, upcoming features in version 9 point 9, and big changes in how WooCommerce Subscriptions are managed.
Legal news includes Automattic’s move to dismiss a class action lawsuit, while on the tech frontier, Gravatar, Google, and OpenAI make moves in AI identity and search.
We also touch on new product updates, sustainability wins, plugin milestones, and notable community recognitions — from Lisa Sabin Wilson’s departure at WebDevStudios to new funding and sponsorships within the open-source space.
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In this episode of The WP Week, we cover the latest from the WordPress ecosystem — including the reinstatement of banned WordPress dot org accounts, the release of WordPress 6.8.1, and the shocking uncovering of the Scallywag ad-fraud operation exploiting WordPress plugins.
We also look at WooCommerce updates, major community contributions, exciting new plugins and tools, and growing discussions around accessibility and AI in WordPress.
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This week on The WP Week Podcast, we recap the highlights from PressConf 2025, explore the upcoming release of WordPress 6.8.1, and examine growing security threats—including phishing scams targeting WooCommerce users and fake malware plugins circulating in the wild. We also dive into major moves in the WordPress and tech ecosystems, including acquisitions by WooCommerce, Resend, and Themeisle, as well as new tools and plugins designed to enhance site performance, security, and editorial workflows.
We also take a look at Google’s evolving AI initiatives, the end of COVID-era structured data, community highlights like Maintainer Month 2025 and new Gutenberg discussion spaces, and plugin launches like ThemeSwitcher Pro and MailerPress.
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