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WP Rocket Publishes WordPress 7.1 Fatal Error Post-Mortem, Estimates 10% of Sites Were Hit
From therepository.email Source: Read More WP Rocket has published a post-mortem of the WordPress 7.1 fatal error that took down sites last week, estimating that roughly 10% of its user…
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Proposed Secrets API Aims to Bring Encrypted Credential Storage to WordPress 7.2
From therepository.email Source: Read More A new proposal on the Make WordPress Core blog outlines a Secrets API planned for WordPress 7.2, which aims to give the project its first…
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Building with AI How WordPress Standards Shape the Future of Open Source
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Adam and Nate discuss WordPress’s evolution amidst AI’s rise, emphasizing challenges like security and the need for developer intent and standards. From…
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Wordfence’s New AI Agent Chains Six Flaws Into a Critical Unauthenticated RCE in Popular Avada Theme
From therepository.email Source: Read More Wordfence has disclosed a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the popular Avada theme, discovered by a new AI agent the company says it…
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Linux Foundation Proposes OpenMDW AI License as Debian and Bitcoin Tackle Open Source Security
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Open Channels News discusses AI’s impact on open source, highlighting the Linux Foundation’s new license, Debian’s debate on AI-generated code, and Bitcoin’s security vulnerabilities. From…
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Anchor Hosting’s Austin Ginder Calls Out Hosts for Failing to Test WordPress Releases: ‘They Need to Be Publicly Shamed’
From therepository.email Source: Read More Anchor Hosting founder Austin Ginder has called out hosting companies for failing to test major WordPress releases on real customer sites, arguing that the WP…
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Playground Team Ships Legacy Version Support, Making 23 Years of WordPress History Available in the Browser
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WordPress Playground team has shipped support for legacy WordPress versions going all the way back to WordPress 0.7, the project’s first official public release,…
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Exploring AI in Security and the Workplace Perspectives from ACM, Forrester, Reuters, and European Policy
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More This news episode reports on challenges posed by AI in cybersecurity, including supply chain risks, vulnerability discovery bottlenecks, job market shifts due to layoffs, and…
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Anne McCarthy Publishes WordPress 7.1 Decision Log, Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Confusion of the WCUS Launch
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.1 release lead Anne McCarthy has published a detailed decision log documenting the calls they made across the release cycle, from shipping the roadmap…
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New Accessibility Lab Plugin Prototype Lays Groundwork for Accessibility Team’s First Canonical Plugin
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic-sponsored contributor Anne McCarthy has published a prototype for a new Accessibility Lab plugin, the first step toward the WordPress Accessibility Team having its own…
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WordCamp Manchester 2026
From wordcamp.org Source: Read More WordCamp Manchester is a community run event – our first since the pandemic, designed to restart our community and connect users across the region and…
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WordPress X Account Draws Backlash After Calling Out WP Rocket Over 7.1 Fatal Errors
From therepository.email Source: Read More Matt Mullenweg and the official WordPress X account have drawn community pushback after using last week’s WP Rocket fatal error incident to take public shots…
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Signal – AI Insights, Open Source Guidance and Commentaries.
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary. From openchannels.fm Source: Read More
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WP Rocket Releases Fix for WordPress 7.1 Fatal Error, Faces Backlash Over Six-Week-Old Bug Report
From therepository.email Source: Read More A compatibility bug between WP Rocket and WordPress 7.1 has taken down sites running the popular caching plugin’s Cloudflare module. The bug was reported on…
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PressConf Heads to Europe for the First Time, Announces Four-Day Barcelona Conference in October
From therepository.email Source: Read More PressConf, the conference for WordPress businesses founded by Raquel Manriquez, is heading to Europe for the first time. A four-day edition is scheduled for October…
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Elementor Pro Patches Critical Vulnerability Allowing Unauthenticated File Upload and RCE
From therepository.email Source: Read More Elementor Pro has patched a critical vulnerability in its Forms module that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload executable PHP files to WordPress sites for remote…
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WordCamp US 2026 Wraps in Phoenix With a Hackathon, WordPress 7.1, and Matt Mullenweg’s Push for Simplicity
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp US 2026 wrapped up in Phoenix on Wednesday after four days of contribution work, sessions, demos and hallway conversations, and ended with WordPress co-founder…
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AI for the Rest of Us
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More An update on Open Channels News, new fall series (including “AI for the Rest of Us”), and a preview of the Open Channels FM 5.0…
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WordPress 7.1 “Mary Lou” Launches at WordCamp US With Responsive Styling, Improved Media Handling, and New Blocks
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.1 “Mary Lou” was released yesterday during WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix. Named for pioneering jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Mary Lou Williams, the…
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AI Creates Opportunity While Artists Ship at WordCamp US 2026
From wordpress.org Source: Read More WordCamp US (WCUS) 2026 just wrapped up after 4 days at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 1,100 people from around the world registered…
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WordPress Campus Connect SMKN 1 Dukuhturi
From wordcamp.org Source: Read More WordPress Campus Connect is an educational event designed to introduce students of SMKN 1 Dukuhturi to WordPress, website development, and the rapidly growing world of…
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WordPress 7.1 “Mary Lou”
From wordpress.org Source: Read More Each WordPress release celebrates an artist who has made an indelible mark on the world of music. WordPress 7.1, code-named “Mary Lou,” honors pioneering jazz…
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How to Refresh Old Blog Posts for SEO (A Workflow That Works)
Source: WPShout Old posts losing traffic? Learn a simple workflow to refresh old blog posts for SEO, plus a free tool that tells you exactly what to fix first. From…
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WordPress Campus Connect St Philomena College (Autonomous) Puttur
From wordcamp.org Source: Read More Dates: September 18, 2026 – September 19, 2026 Location: Puttur, India Venue: St Philomena College (Autonomous) Puttur Website: https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/st-philomena-college-puttur-2/ From wordcamp.org Source: Read More
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State of the Community Survey Finds Three in Four Feel Worse About WordPress, but 90% Agree on What Matters
From therepository.email Source: Read More Nearly three in four people surveyed about their experience in the WordPress community say they feel worse about the project than they did two years…
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CloudFest Americas Previews 2026 Agenda With Expanded Focus on Web Agencies
From therepository.email Source: Read More Heads up: This is a sponsored post, which means it’s paid content from one of our sponsors, not a news piece. Sponsored content helps keep…
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How AI is Transforming Open Source Communities and Digital Innovation
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of Open Web Conversations, Adam Weeks chats with Nate Stewart on AI’s transformative impact on open source. They explore challenges, opportunities, and…
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How to Sell Courses in WordPress Without WooCommerce
Source: WPShout Selling courses in WordPress? You might not need WooCommerce at all. This guide compares native LMS checkout against WooCommerce so you can pick the right setup. From wpshout.com…
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Automattic Launches Free WordPress.com Student Plan for Teachers and Students
From therepository.email Source: Read More Automattic has launched WordPress.com Education, a free product that gives teachers and students professional WordPress.com hosting, a custom domain, and plugin support at no cost…
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Are We Forgetting Our Human Skills Thanks to AI?
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More AI tools are amazing for getting stuff done, but could be losing basic human skills like handwriting and critical thinking. Let’s not forget to practice…
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AI Page Builder for Gutenberg: Build Real Pages with Otter Blocks 3.2
Source: WPShout Want an AI page builder in Gutenberg? Otter Blocks 3.2 generates full sections and pages from a simple prompt. Learn the setup, the catch, and what free vs…
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WordPress Campus Connect Om Education Campus Junagadh
From wordcamp.org Source: Read More First WordPress Campus Connect in Junagadh. Dates: September 7, 2026 – September 8, 2026 Location: Junagadh, India Venue: Om Education Campus Website: https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2026/om-education-junagadh/ From wordcamp.org…
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OCN Week in Review #2
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Open Channels News highlights initiatives for transparent AI, WordPress security challenges, and the significance of community governance in technology for resilience and innovation amidst evolving…
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WordPress Credits Team Proposes Graduate Retention Program, Launches Public Dashboard
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress Credits contributors have proposed a graduate retention program that would turn the education initiative from a one-time experience into the first step in a…
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WordPress 7.2 Planning Kicks Off With December 9 Release Date During State of the Word
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPress 7.1 hasn’t even been released yet, and the project is already moving on to its next major release. Fueled-sponsored contributor Jeffrey Paul published a…
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WordCamp US 2026 Confirms Keynote Speakers From PayPal, Disney, Waymo, and a Matt Mullenweg Fireside Chat
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp US 2026 has finalized its keynote lineup ahead of the four-day conference in Phoenix, with speakers from PayPal, Disney, and Waymo joining WordPress co-founder…
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AI Chatbot Trained on Your WordPress Content: Setup Guide (RAG Explained)
Source: WPShout Want a WordPress AI chatbot that answers from your own posts and pages? Learn how RAG actually works, then set up Hyve Lite free, limits and all. From…
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Official WordPress Browser Extension Now Available in the Chrome Web Store and Mac App Store
From therepository.email Source: Read More The official WordPress Browser Extension has landed in the Chrome Web Store and Mac App Store, bringing the project from community testing to a public…
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Is Digital Fame Really the Same as Traditional Celebrity?
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Fame has evolved from traditional celebrity status to digital prominence, where online figures may lack universal recognition. Digital fame offers influence but is often more…
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Mozilla, Alibaba, and WordPress Headlines Reflect Changing Definitions in AI and Open Source
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Open Channels News discusses Alibaba’s Qwen AI model’s commercial restrictions, Mozilla’s view of AI as community-driven infrastructure, a critical WordPress update, and highlights from the…