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WP Engine Regains WordPress.org Access and ACF Plugin Control Following Court Ruling
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More After removing the mandatory WordPress.org login checkbox and the WP Engine Tracker CSV file, Automattic has reinstated WP Engine’s WordPress.org repository access and control over…
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Automattic Complies with Court Ruling: WP.org Login Checkbox and WP Engine Tracker CSV File Removed
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More After the court issued a preliminary injunction in favor of WP Engine, Automattic has begun complying with the orders. The mandatory login checkbox in WordPress.org…
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Post Status Happiness Hour Session Fifteen
From poststatus.com Source: Read More Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Raquel Manriquez and Carol Stambaugh. They discuss their new venture,…
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Business Roundup Week Ending December 13
From poststatus.com Source: Read More WP Engine Wins Preliminary Injunction Tuesday, a California district judge issued a sweeping injunction related to WP Engine’s case against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg that…
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WordPress Contributors and Community Leaders Call for Governance Reform in Rare Open Letter
From therepository.email Source: Read More A group of WordPress contributors, including long-time core committers and community leaders, has issued a rare call for changes to the governance of the open-source…
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Automattic Acquires WPAI to Integrate AI Solutions Into WordPress
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic has acquired WPAI, a two-year-old startup that builds AI-powered solutions for WordPress. WPAI’s product lineup includes CodeWP, an AI tool for generating WordPress plugins;…
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What’s Next for Gutenberg? A Community Chat With WordPress Developer Riad Benguella
Source: WPShout Last week, Riad Benguella, a key WordPress developer, asked the community about their “quick win” wishlist for the block editor / Gutenberg. He posed it as simple question…
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Barn2Plugins, Patchstack, and WP Deals Diversify Beyond WordPress
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More The CEOs of Barn2Plugins, Patchstack, and LayerWP have announced plans to expand their businesses beyond WordPress. While none of them are leaving the WordPress ecosystem,…
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WPExperts Acquires Advanced File Manager Plugin
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More WPExperts has acquired the Advanced File Manager plugin from Modal Web. WPExperts (formerly WooExperts) is a leading WordPress development company with an extensive portfolio of…
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Looking Back at Rome Core Days 2024 with Miriam Schwab and Tammie Lister
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Miriam and Tammie reflect on their experiences at the Rome Core Days event, highlighting the focus on core contributors, inspiring discussions, and the value of…
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WP Engine Gets Its Preliminary Injunction Against Automattic/Mullenweg
Source: WPShout Matt Mullenweg’s crusade against WP Engine seems to have hit a roadblock as the case moved from the court of public opinion to the court of…well, the actual…
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Court Grants WP Engine Preliminary Injunction Against Automattic
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the Northern California District Court has granted WP Engine’s motion for a preliminary injunction against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg. The ruling…
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Openverse.org: A Sight for Sore Eyes
From wordpress.org Source: Read More Openverse.org, the vibrant platform for openly licensed media, has introduced a sleek and modern Dark Mode feature. This new site theme is designed to enhance…
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Judge Grants WP Engine Injunction, Orders Mullenweg to Reinstate WordPress.org Access
From therepository.email Source: Read More WP Engine has won a preliminary injunction against Automattic and its CEO, Matt Mullenweg. Earlier today, United States District Court Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ordered Automattic…
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Automattic Acquires AI Company ‘WPAI’
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More Automattic has announced that it has acquired WPAI, a company specializing in AI-powered tools for WordPress. Founded two years ago, WPAI has developed innovative products…
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WPForms Plugin Patches Vulnerability Affecting Stripe Payments and Subscriptions
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More Awesome Motive’s WP Forms plugin has patched a Missing Authorization to Payment Refund and Subscription Cancellation vulnerability. This issue allowed authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access…
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Welcome Matthias Pfefferle as a New Host Talking About the Fediverse
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In a new episode, BobWP introduces Matthias Pfefferle as a host, discussing the upcoming show “Open Web Conversations,” with his focus on WordPress and broader…
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The Dark Side of Reddit’s Search Dominance: Inside the Parasite SEO Game
Source: WPShout Have you noticed in the past few months that Reddit seems to pop up in almost every single one of your Google search results? Whether you’re looking for…
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Jessica Lyschik Wins the WordPress Speed Build Challenge Against Matt Mullenweg
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More Jessica Lyschik, a WordPress Developer at GREYD, has won the highly anticipated WordPress Speed Build Challenge, defeating WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg. Jessica announced that she…
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WordPress Core Team Proposes Adding WP Consent API to WordPress Core
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More The WordPress Core team is gathering consensus around integrating the WP Consent API into Core. The WP Consent API feature plugin was originally introduced in…
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WordCamp Nicaragua 2025
From wordcamp.org Source: Read More WordCamp Nicaragua 2025 is coming! The most anticipated WordPress event of the year! Save the date! On July 26, 2025, we’ll come together for a…
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New Do the Woo Show Coming in January, Open Web Conversations
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More We have a new show starting in January 2025. Open Web Conversations where we talk about the Fediverse and Emerging Tech. From openchannels.fm Source: Read…
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State of the Word 2024 To Be Livestreamed From Tokyo Node Hall on December 16
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg will deliver his annual State of the Word (SOTW) address on December 16 at 18:00 JST / 09:00 UTC, live from…
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WordCamp Mukono, Uganda
From wordcamp.org Source: Read More Dates: March 8, 2025 – March 8, 2025 Location: Mukono, Uganda Venue: Mukono Synod Hall Website: https://mukono.wordcamp.org/2025/ From wordcamp.org Source: Read More
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Enhancing WooCommerce for Accessibility with Amber Hinds
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Anne, Amber, and James discuss the significance of accessibility in web development for WooCommerce stores. They emphasize the Accessibility Checker plugin, upcoming audits, and compliance…
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X Just Quietly Rolled Out Two Big Changes to Grok: Here’s What You Need to Know
Source: WPShout Despite the lack of official announcement (as of the time of this writing), X’s signature AI tool – Grok – is quite different from what it was less…
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WP Build Tour Bhopal, M.P.
From wordcamp.org Source: Read More Dates: June 6, 2025 Location: Bhopal, M.P. Venue: Sagar Institute of Research & Technology (SIRT) Website: https://events.wordpress.org/bhopal/2025/wpbuildtour/ From wordcamp.org Source: Read More
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WordCamp Asia 2025 Unveils Official Wapuu Mascot Tahopuu
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More WordCamp Asia has unveiled its official Wapuu mascot for the 2025 edition: Tahopuu. Designed by Andrew dela Serna, a talented graphic designer from the Philippines,…
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Gravatar Introduces Free Domains and Bluesky Integration
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More Gravatar, or “Globally Recognized Avatar,” now offers its users more free domain options and Bluesky integration for a limited time. These domains, featuring extensions like…
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BuddyPress Lead Developer Mathieu Viet Leaves WordPress Ecosystem
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More BuddyPress Lead Developer Mathieu Viet has announced his departure from the WordPress community, marking the end of a long-standing association that began with BuddyPress 2.0.…
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WordCamp Vršac 2025
From wordcamp.org Source: Read More Dates: September 13, 2025 – September 14, 2025 Location: Vršac, Serbia Venue: Villa Breg Hotel Website: https://vrsac.wordcamp.org/2025/ From wordcamp.org Source: Read More
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Marketing a WordPress Product Live: Session 25
From poststatus.com Source: Read More Transcript ↓ In this episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass discuss their newly developed website, emphasizing its improved design and functionality. They delve into the…
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Business Roundup Week Ending December 6
From poststatus.com Source: Read More WP Engine and Automattic Submit Injunction Proposals During the preliminary injunction hearing on November 26, 2024, Judge Martínez-Olguín indicated a potential inclination to grant an…
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The New Host of WP Behind the Build, Mark Westguard from WS Form
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More BobWP introduces Mark Westguard as a new host. They will launch a monthly show where Mark chats with small businesses in WordPress, sharing their stories…
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Google’s Grip Loosens in Europe: What It Means for Your Website
Source: WPShout Something you might not know about – at least I didn’t – is that Google, the search behemoth we’ve all come to know (and sometimes love), is quietly…
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ClikIT Acquires UglyRobot’s Infinite Uploads and Big File Uploads Plugins
From WPTavern.com Source: Read More ClikIT has announced its acquisition of the Infinite Uploads and Big File Uploads plugins from UglyRobot, LLC, owned by Aaron Edwards, the former CTO of…
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Join Our Community Friends at Do the Woo
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More BobWP requests year-end support for the podcast through Community Friends, offering benefits while acknowledging listener contributions. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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Talking Demos, Onboarding, Pricing and Social Media with Katie Keith and Marcus Burnette
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Hosts Katie and Marcus about their highlights and strategies for 2025, focusing on plugin optimization, agency transitions, onboarding, pricing, and marketing challenges. From openchannels.fm Source:…
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Support Over Price? What Matters Most When Choosing a Hosting Company
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More A recent poll revealed that quality support is the most important factor for choosing a hosting company, far outweighing specifications and price considerations for customers.…
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WordPress 6.7 Insights with Birgit Pauli Haack and Joe McGill
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, hosts explore WordPress 6.7’s highlights, including performance enhancements, the Site Editor’s progression, advancements like the Interactivity API, and future developments anticipated for…