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Self-hosted WordPress Optimized Runtime on Docker (SWORD)
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In the CloudFest Hackathon, Jan Willem shared his team’s project, SWORD, a self-hosted control panel for WordPress, highlighting collaboration, technical challenges, and team spirit. From…
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WEB Responsibility Scanner
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Ekaterina Streltsova introduced the BEP Responsibility Scanner at CloudFest Hackathon, addressing web sustainability, accessibility issues, and legal compliance, emphasizing the need for open-source solutions. From…
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WP Plugin Insight
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Javier Casares and Mark Heijnen discuss WP Plugin Insight, a project enhancing WordPress plugin discovery through AI-driven analysis of compatibility, security, and translations. From openchannels.fm…
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From AI to Open Source at WordCamp Asia 2026
From wordpress.org Source: Read More April 9-11, 2026 | Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India WordCamp Asia 2026 brings the WordPress community to Mumbai, India, from April 9 to 11,…
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FAIR Package Management for TYPO3
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Key figures from the FAIR TYPO3 hackathon discuss the platform-agnostic FAIR protocol, its integration with TYPO3, and advancements in digital goods distribution across multiple systems.…
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WordPress 7.0 Release Team Pauses Schedule to Finalize Real-Time Collaboration Database Table Design
From therepository.email Source: Read More Work on WordPress 7.0 is effectively on hold as the release team and core committers head into the Easter long weekend unsure about how to…
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PressConf Returns Next Week. Here’s What’s Bringing People Back.
From therepository.email Source: Read More Next week I’m heading back to Tempe, Arizona, for PressConf 2026, this time to moderate a panel on the hosting ecosystem featuring David Snead from…
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WordCamp Asia 2026 Set for Mumbai Next Week Without Live WordPress 7.0 Release
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp Asia 2026 organizers have replaced plans to celebrate the live release of WordPress 7.0 on Contributor Day with a panel discussion and testing push,…
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Reducing Stress in Website Management
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Website managers face overwhelming tasks daily, necessitating prioritization, proactive communication, and streamlined processes to reduce mental load and ensure client satisfaction. From openchannels.fm Source: Read…
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Building Better Web Security Through Layered Strategies and Collaboration
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, host Adam Weeks discusses cybersecurity strategies with Andrew Killen, Aaron Campbell, and Mart Virkus, exploring the collaboration essential for addressing evolving cyber…
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Latest Jetpack Social Updates and the Return of X Integration for WordPress Users
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Derek Hanson chats with Devin Walker about Jetpack Social updates, including interface redesign, Twitter integration, AI features, and upcoming WordPress 7.0 enhancements…
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SWORD Wins CloudFest Hackathon 2026
From therepository.email Source: Read More SWORD, a self-hosted WordPress control panel built on Docker, has taken the top prize at CloudFest Hackathon 2026, the ninth edition of the annual event…
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Matt Mullenweg Calls for WordPress 7.0 Delay to Introduce Database Table for Real-Time Collaboration
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg has called for a delay to WordPress 7.0, putting an end to plans for a live release during Contributor Day at…
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TestAlly for Developers
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The Hackathon team discusses their AI tool, TestAlly, focusing on improving accessibility for developers while enhancing collaboration and business benefits. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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The Case for Connecting Decentralized Networks
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More The discussion emphasizes the complexity of creating a universal decentralized social network, highlighting the importance of innovation, competition, and building bridges between differing protocols. From…
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Shaping Data Sovereignty and Internet Resilience
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In recent years, the concept of data sovereignty has become increasingly important. As more countries introduce or tighten regulations around where and how data must…
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WordPress AI Connectors Lack Plugin-Level Controls — and the AI Team Is Already Working on It
From therepository.email Source: Read More A post on The WP World blog by the site’s founder Marcus Burnette kicked off a conversation this week about a gap in the AI…
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WordPress Security Team’s 6.9.2 Retrospective Details Checklist Gap Behind 6.9.4 and Backporting Tensions
From therepository.email Source: Read More A post-mortem published this week by WordPress Security Team rep John Blackbourn details how a missing verification step and a run of unexpected complications turned…
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WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 2
From wordpress.org Source: Read More The second Release Candidate (“RC2”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do…
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How AI and Cloud Tools Are Transforming WooCommerce Development and Testing
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Derek talks with WooCommerce’s Brian Coords about how AI is reshaping e-commerce, from automating tasks to enhancing flexibility for developers and merchants.…
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Elementor Launches Angie, a Free AI Plugin for Building Custom WordPress Functionality
From therepository.email Source: Read More Elementor has launched Angie, an agentic AI plugin it’s been testing publicly since September, along with its first capability: Angie Code. With Angie Code, users…
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The WP Community Collective Publishes Open Source Contributor Pay Standard
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WP Community Collective has published a compensation framework for open source contributions, establishing baseline hourly rates for the WordPress ecosystem for the first time.…
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WordPress 7.0 RC1 Ships Despite Core Committer Concerns Over Release Readiness
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 1 shipped on Tuesday, adding two features that didn’t make the cut for Beta 1 — a new AI Connectors screen…
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WP Packages is Working the Way Open Source Should
From wordpress.org Source: Read More When WP Engine acquired WPackagist on March 12, the WordPress developer community faced a familiar question: what happens when critical open source infrastructure ends up…
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WordPress Is Colliding With AI — and Nobody Had ‘None’ on Their Bingo Card
From therepository.email Source: Read More According to W3Techs, WordPress now powers 42.4% of the web. It’s the first time the figure has dipped below 43% since 2022. While Shopify, Wix…
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Pink, Pixels, and Progress
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this clip Jessica Malamud chats with Adam Weeks about Elementor’s brand evolution, focusing on the right pink shade and design details that emphasize creativity.…
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WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 1
From wordpress.org Source: Read More The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please…
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Bridging the Gaps: Why Multiple Decentralized Social Protocols Are Still Necessary
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In decentralized social networks, hope for one universal protocol is unrealistic; instead, building bridges and embracing diversity fosters innovation and connectivity. From openchannels.fm Source: Read…
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How to Prepare, Network, and Recharge During Business Conferences
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Bob and Cami chat about maximizing conference experiences, sharing tips on client communication, essential gear, avoiding burnout, and the importance of balance—plus…
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Gutenberg 22.7 Ships New Guidelines Feature for Site-Wide Standards
From therepository.email Source: Read More A new experimental feature called Guidelines has landed in Gutenberg 22.7, giving WordPress site owners a dedicated place to define the editorial and content standards…
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WordPress.com Gives AI Agents Access to Create, Edit and Manage Content via MCP
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress.com has added write capabilities to its Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration, allowing AI agents to create, edit, and manage site content — a step…
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76% of Designers Fear AI. What Does That Mean for the WordPress Economy?
From therepository.email Source: Read More Heads up: This is a sponsored post, which means it’s paid content from one of our partners, not a news piece. Sponsored content helps keep…
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WordPress 7.0 RC1 Delayed to March 24 Over Real-Time Collaboration, Client-Side Media, and Package Size Concerns
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.0’s first release candidate won’t ship this week. The release squad made the call on Thursday to delay RC1 by five days, pulling client-side…
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Open Channels FM Announces the Launch of Channel 4
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Open Channels FM introduces Channel 4, a new podcast platform for diverse discussions, fostering creativity and authenticity beyond existing categories. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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Building Trust at Scale and Navigating Agency Challenges in the Age of AI
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Adam and Marc discuss agency challenges in digital marketing, focusing on AI’s impact, client expectations, and the importance of communication and efficiency…
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Nick Hamze’s Featured Plugins Experiment Delivers 26,000 Installs in First Two Weeks
From therepository.email Source: Read More Nick Hamze’s Featured Plugins experiment is working. Data from the first two-week cohort, published on Hamze’s blog this week, shows more than 26,000 new installs…
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Roots Launches WP Composer as Open Source Alternative to WPackagist
From therepository.email Source: Read More The team behind Roots has launched WP Composer, an open source Composer repository for WordPress plugins and themes. Its launch on March 16 came just…
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It’s Channel 4, Literally
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Welcome to Channel 4, where Bob Dunn finally found a home for offbeat chats after sleepless nights. It’s the podcasting wild card. From openchannels.fm Source:…
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WordPress Plugins Team Calls for New Reviewers as Submissions Surpass 500 per Week
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress Plugins Team is seeking new volunteers and corporate sponsors as plugin submissions to the WordPress.org directory accelerate well beyond what the current team…
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Volunteers Sought to Help Build Twenty Twenty-Seven, WordPress’s Next Default Theme
From therepository.email Source: Read More The annual WordPress default theme is coming back for 2027, and developers are needed to help build it Automattic’s Anne McCarthy published a call for…