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WebDevStudios helps you make the best choice by weighing the pros and cons of traditional and headless WordPress.

What makes a well designed pattern? And what ensures that a pattern integrates flawlessly into any WordPress site? A designer shares some of the lessons they’ve learned while building themes and websites.

The third release candidate (RC3) for WordPress 6.5 is ready! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC3 on a test server and site. While release candidates are considered ready for […]

We are excited to announce the release of Gravity SMTP RC 5. Use Gravity SMTP to reliably send and track emails from your WordPress website.

Connect ONLYOFFICE DocSpace with your WordPress platform making it possible to embed documents and entire rooms. Read this article to learn all the details.

As with Gutenberg 17.8, many contributors are still focused on polishing for the upcoming WordPress 6.5 release, so this Gutenberg release continues to prioritize stability and bug fixes. Enhancements and new features are highlighted below. As a reminder, with WordPress 6.5 now in the RC phase, bug fixes from the Gutenberg plugin are backported for […]

Hi friends, All parts of WordPress are built upon volunteer contributions. This is also valid for the translation of WordPress (core, free plugins, free themes, the WordPress.org site, etc.) Due to…

The WordPress core search functionality is good. So for the Crosswindds Framework 1.1 update, I added in a set of search filters blocks to make it better.

Simplify your development workflow on WordPress.com with GitHub Deployments.

A utility plugin is anything that modifies functionality in a WordPress site that: Whenever you are working on a client site and need to modify a little functionality, turn it into a utility plugin that anybody can use. If you’ve never created a plugin before, this is a great opportunity to get started! Step 1: […]

A critical vulnerability in WordPress miniOrange’s Malware Scanner and Web Application Firewall plugins can allow site takeover.

These are the steps and tactics I do for every free plugin I optimize on the WordPress Plugin Directory.

Curated news about the WordPress block editor and the upcoming release of WordPress 6.5, with Block Bindings API and more

Inpsyde transforms into Syde, leading the way in enterprise WordPress solutions. Uncover a new era of digital excellence with us.”

Stoked for my latest article where we dive into post previews in headless WordPress using Faust.js. Learn how the App Router support in Faust.js makes Post Previews work in headless.

If we work on (traditional/classic) themes for clients or for ourselves, we usually have separate git repositories for the theme and for any helper plugins that we might build. Every change we make in the code gets committed and properly versioned through git, which makes sure that no changes are lost and all of the […]

There’s a lot you can do with core WordPress blocks, but there are situations where the off-the-shelf options just don’t cut it. Maybe the design is

A step-by-step walkthrough of how to register block variations using PHP in WordPress 6.5.

Security in WordPress may seem like a very big challenge. Implement these six helpful WordPress security tips to stay protected.

Hello everyone, I wish to clarify certain matters with you regarding the future of Cwicly. We have refunded newly subscribed clients (since January 2024) who have made a request at support@cwicly.com All Cwicly users with an active account on March 3, 2024, will receive ongoing access to bug fixes, potential security vulnerability patches, and WordPress […]

See how we switched from using Docusign to Documenso in a very short time, replacing a monthly bill with a cost of 0.

In the style of the WordPress mission statement to democratize publishing, I like to call this effort Democratizing Performance. Or in other words: performance for everyone. In my eyes, everyone should be able to have a fast website, regardless of their skill level or technical knowledge. To achieve this, we take things that used to […]

Learn how to build accessible web content on WordPress — and how accessibility plugins can fit into your ADA compliance strategy.

Site Editor Complaints? The Core Team is Listening. The Latest Google Algorithm Change Significantly Improves Search Results Quality. The Sad Decline of CSS-Tricks. An AI Powered WP Plugin Search Tool. And More!

How do the challenges of organizing a large event remotely impact the overall planning and coordination? 🧐 Maciej gets to the bottom of the exciting world of organizing WordCamp Europe 2024 in Turin, Italy. Welcome to another Osom To Know episode! Meet Ohia and Marco – one of #WCEU2024 Organizers. Together with Maciej, they explore […]

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg announced at the Q&A session of WordCamp Asia 2024 that he would deliver the 2024 State Of The Word from Tokyo, Japan on December 16. This marks a significan…

In 2023, Hari Shanker wrote a post on Make WordPress requesting feedback about improving the Five for the Future contributor journey. I wrote a detailed comment sharing my thoughts. I can’t remember if I also had additional discussions on the Make WordPress Slack. Maybe? I then met Hari in person for the first time at […]

Jamie Marsland has been preaching the WordPress gospel for over a decade and has trained thousands of people on blocks, plugins, and more. Through his popular YouTube channel and hands-on courses, Jamie provides incredible tutorials and breaks down the most common misconceptions about building with WordPress. We’re happy to share that WordPress.com is partnering with […]

This guide outlines major developer features and breaking changes in 6.5 and is published in the Release Candidate cycle to help inform WordPress extending developers, Core developers, and others. In Core Trac, there are almost 344 tickets: 99 of which are enhancements and feature requests, 210 bug fixes, and 35 other blessed tasks. This time, […]

Introduced in WordPress 6.5, the Font Library allows users to manage fonts directly in the editor. It comes with a set of APIs that allow developers to control, adapt, and disable its behavior.

WordCamp Asia 2024 was all about forging connections, delivering an amazing Makers’ Meetup, & observing notable differences — is the event getting more commercial/business-driven & is WordPress on the brink of a recession?

With WordPress, we can build custom solutions to fit our needs. The vast ecosystem of themes and plugins is proof. That principle also applies to Gutenberg, which powers the Site and Block Editors. Custom blocks can serve both niche and universal purposes. They can enhance page layouts or display data…

This Week at WordPress.org (March 10, 2024) News WordPress 6.5 Release Candidate 2 Highlights from WordCamp Asia 2024 WordCamp Asia 2024: Q&A with

If you haven’t noticed it yet, the WordPress Playground is an amazing feature that lets anyone safely run a temporary WordPress install…

WP Engine’s team opens up about their annual developer conference focusing on WordPress, AI, and of course, Advanced Custom Fields.

What did I learn during my 2 weeks of writing for The Tavern? Why was it so scary to push the “Publish” button? How would I improve The Tavern? I reflect on these questions and more!

A step by step guide to building a WooCommerce Plugin using the API

A step by step guide to setting up wp-env to use to test WordPress elements locally.

Hello there, Welcome back to WooWeekly, your weekly appointment with WooCommerce tutorials handpicked for you (and the other 18,725 subscribers), so that you can learn something new. I’m super excited for tomorrow’s masterclass – Live Coding a “Deal of the Week” Functionality For WooCommerce – and the next one on Thur 21 – How to Find and Fix Slow Database […]

The second release candidate (RC2) for WordPress 6.5 is ready! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC2 on a test server and site. While release candidates are considered ready for […]

“What’s new in Gutenberg…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a remin…

Ah the logic of if one person from NYC kicks you in the shin, clearly all people from NYC are shin-kickers.

The WordPress Training team is rethinking- and redesigning- how Users, Designers, and Developers can Learn WordPress.

WordPress constitutes 46% of websites, showing stable usage but with a significant portion using outdated software. Competitors like Wix and Squarespace are gaining ground, while PHP and Mailchimp …

Learn how to balance freelance web design with a side hustle for extra income and skill growth. Tips for successful multitasking.

There’s something in the water at Automattic, and I don’t think it just started with Matt Mullenweg’s “samattical“. The last few months have seen a number of interesting changes across the company and its approach to the broader WordPress community. When I pull the various threads, it looks to me like Automattic is making a […]

A number of contributors have flagged a stalemate on a couple of different topics for WP6.5 this week. I want to first thank everyone who joined in the discussions on Github, Slack, and elsewhere. There were a lot of well-reasoned and important concerns raised and it was an excellent example of the way open source […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bluehost, one of the leading, innovative WordPress solution providers in the world, today unveils its new Bluehost Cloud, an all-in-one managed WordPress platform built for lightning-fast page load times and 100 percent uptime SLA. Bluehost Cloud was expertly designed to meet the demands of critical, performance-intensive, and high-traffic […]

WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg announced at the Q&A session of WordCamp Asia 2024 that he would deliver the 2024 State Of The Word from Tokyo, Japan on December 16. This marks a significant moment for the WordPress community, as it’s only the second time the annual address is delivered outside of North America. Last year, […]

What do you get when you put a handful of outspoken WordPress developers, agencies, product owners, and community advocates on a video call with the Lead Architect and Product Managers of the entir…

Cutting edge WordPress site building toolkit Cwicly cites hostile critics demoralized the company and pushed it to close down

If you’ve just come to take a gander (see what we did there? 👀 🐦‍⬛) at our new site, you’ll see we’ve just dipped our beak back into the WooCommerce space.

The foundational infrastructure for the websites you build and manage is crucial for ensuring a safe, secure, fast, and reliable environment. That’s where WP Cloud comes in. Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, built WP Cloud because we wanted a cloud platform constructed from the ground up just for WordPress. We’ve hosted millions of websites […]

In a shocking development, the Gutenberg-based page builder Cwicly’s founder Louis-Alexander Désiré has announced that the team is discontinuing the Cwicly development “after much deliberation and …

The article delves into the popularity of WP.org themes, employing a lighthearted approach and original metrics such as “usage rate” and “enthusiasm gap” to assess user pref…

WordCamp Asia has unveiled its host city for 2025 – Manila, Philippines. After Bangkok and Taiwan, it is Manila’s turn to take center stage as the venue for the flagship event, tentativ…

I decided I wanted a Guestbook on this little ol’ site of mine after seeing a bunch of folks sharing Manu’s excellent example. I wanna be like the cool kids,

Hi, all! Here are a few projects the Design Team has contributed to over the past couple of weeks. WordPress.org Forums and Patterns color/header updates

Are you a journalist, writer, or reporter looking to publish information about Woo? You’re in the right place! Welcome to the Woo Newsroom.

The release of WordPress 6.5 on March 26th is fast approaching, making now the perfect time to start testing and exploring the many new features. The first release candidate (RC1) was released on Tuesday, March 5, signaling the final stages of the 6.5 development cycle. This will be the final public version unless critical issues […]

Cwicly Discontinues Development: The Most Important Question WP Agency Owners Should Consider, Font Library Finally Approved After Minor Hiccup, Your iPhone Repairs Might Start Costing a Lot Less, and More!

The Executive Director of WordPress gives the final verdict on two 6.5 features with uncertain futures.

Like an idiot while I was going to do a “quick” bit of work to get ahead for next week on Friday. First I decided it was time to update Homebrew before I really got into diagnosing a problem for a client. Of course mayhem ensued with the wpcli commands no longer working with LocalWP […]

Attackers have transformed hundreds of hacked sites running WordPress software into command-and-control servers that force visitors’ browsers to perform password-cracking attacks. A web search for the JavaScript that performs the attack showed it was hosted on 708 sites at the time this post went live on Ars, up from 500 two days ago. Denis Sinegubko, […]

New Block Supports Footnotes support for Custom Post Types DependencyExtractionWebpackPlugin: Drop webpack4 and node

TL;DR: This proposal suggests establishing a Make Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (“DEIB”) team within the WordPress community to enhance and support the existing DEIB initiatives. Buil…

WordPress themes have evolved into highly composable entities, leveraging the power of blocks to handle various design elements. The recent focus on…

Over 1,300 attendees gathered at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taiwan for WordCamp Asia 2024. This three-day event emerged as a vibrant celebration showcasing the collaboration, diversity, and innovation that drive the world’s most popular web platform.

I have been playing with the WordPress Playground a lot. As I did, I wanted a way to quickly make a copy of an existing site to a new Playground. It seems an ideal way to test new plugins, themes, and other things you’d want to change. You do that by making a Blueprint with […]

Certain WordPress form plugins make achieving accessibility compliance easy. Others…not so much. This article highlights work that Gravity Forms and other plugins are doing to create more inc…

February saw significant progress towards the upcoming WordPress 6.5 release and final preparations for WordCamp Asia. The results of the annual WordPress survey were released, and discussions bega…

WordPress 6.5 RC1 is ready for download and testing. Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone. Check out what’s coming in this release and how to get involved.

Learn why logging out of WordPress is crucial for security. A report reveals 60% of hacks stem from stolen session cookies. Simple steps can prevent this risk.

WordPress.org relaunched its Developer Documentation with a much more intuitive homepage, cohesive navigation, and a modern design.

User complaints are part of the computing experience. We talk about hardware that is too slow or expensive. Or software that is too buggy or is missing features. WordPress is no exception. All of us have pet peeves and a wish list of features. Sometimes, it’s about a bug that…

Quick tip for my free WordPress plugin, Simple Download Counter. SDC is optimized for successful downloads in most server environments, but there always is an exception to the rule. For example, on some servers, a download’s content-length header may be calculated incorrectly for GZIP and possibly other file formats. This tutorial explains how to define […]

Discover the latest WordPress news, including the 2023 Annual Survey results, WordPress 6.5 betas, a fork of Nginx, and lots more.

What’s under the hood of Tay-Tay’s new website? And does the megastar have a soft spot for open source? A teardown from a WordPress perspective.

In the latest episode of the WordPress Briefing podcast, host Josepha Haden Chomphosy explored the new Interactivity API for WordPress. This long-awaited API aims to significantly improve front-end interactivity and user experiences in WordPress.

A few things I’ve learned during my interim role of running WordPress.com… Also, one pro tip: don’t open Slack on vacation.

Last week, Matt Mullenweg made a series of unfortunate and baffling decisions, including some of the most egregious lapses in judgment from a Tech CEO I’ve witnessed on Al Gore’s internet.

The quick and easy cheat sheet for all things WordCamp Asia 2024.

February was a busy month for the Photo Directory with the week-long WordPress Photo Festival! As always, our goal is to moderate photos as quickly as we can. Please do remember we are all volunteers and work through the list as we are able to in the event there is a backlog. (And during major […]

Experience the next generation of online identity with Gravatar. Privacy-first profiles, a revamped ‘link-in-bio’, and tools for killing off passwords. Join the revolution!

A nuanced question about piracy forces me to talk about the ethical considerations and intent of theft. Piracy, though complicated, should not stray into harmful or exploitative territory.

🎉 Did you know we’re running a Bug Bounty Extravaganza again? Earn over 6x our usual bounty rates, up to $10,000, for all vulnerabilities submitted through February 29th, 2024 when you opt to have Wordfence handle responsible disclosure! On February 6th, 2024, during our second Bug Bounty Extravaganza, we received a submission for an Arbitrary […]

Find out what is Groundbreaker Talents program, how Hostinger participates in the program, and what you can do to empower Ugandan youth.

Discover how small WordPress plugin creators are outsmarting industry giants, turning niche solutions into lucrative businesses through innovation, smart marketing, and unwavering perseverance.

The WordPress.com team recently rebuilt developer.wordpress.com using a modified version of the Twenty Twenty-Four default WordPress theme. Here’s how they did it.

WordPress block patterns are among its most versatile design features. They provide readymade layouts for all manner of uses. And it seems like there is no end to their possibilities.

In this last episode about the Kerala WPPhotos Festival I talk not only about the project, but also where this project is leading us.

Seven months ago I registered for & scheduled a trip to Phoenix Arizona for a non-WordPress-related event! Crazy, right? As luck would have it, four months later, WordCamp Phoenix had announced…

Katie Keith, CEO of Barn2, announced that Kestrel has acquired seven plugins from her company for an undisclosed amount. She had tweeted about her plans to sell the plugins back in January to focus…

We are thrilled to share some exciting news: our friends at Kestrel have acquired seven of our beloved plugins here at Barn2.