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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