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WordPress 6.8.2 is now available! This minor release includes fixes for 20 Core tickets and 15 Block Editor issues. For a full list of bug fixes, please refer to the release candidate announcement. WordPress 6.8.2 is a short-cycle maintenance release…. Continue Reading →
Are you posting to YouTube Shorts, yet? The short-form video trend took social media by storm when TikTok surged in popularity in 2020. Now, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook all have…
Do you get discouraged by your follower and engagement counts on social media even though you’re posting consistently and working hard to achieve success? Many influencers plan and create content…
Do you struggle to increase Facebook engagement no matter how active you are on the platform? You might discredit it given that younger generations have moved onto newer platforms, but…
The WordPress Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship for WordCamp US 2025. Applications are being accepted until July 25, 2025. Remembering Kim Parsell Kim Parsell was a dedicated contributor and a beloved member… Continue Reading →
Summer is here, and designers are buzzing about the upcoming Apple release, design changes, and trends that are coming with it. The biggest being a glass effect. You’ll see some new tools for designers in this roundup that reflect that… Continue Reading →
Since the team transition that took place in June 2023, the goals of the Plugin Review Team have continued to grow. This change has been internally agreed upon, and we’re excited about the new name. Here’s a quick summary of… Continue Reading →
Planning is underway for WordPress 6.9, and this post outlines a proposed schedule along with a call for volunteers to support the release process. Following the typical cadence and accounting for holidays later in the year, the proposed final release… Continue Reading →
In today’s fast-paced world, your portfolio has only 30 seconds to make an impact. These 8 essential tips will help you grab attention, showcase your skills, and ensure you stand out to recruiters, clients, and employers.
Mobile users expect instant loading and app-like experiences, yet most WordPress themes only offer basic responsive breakpoints. Standard mobile optimization techniques, like media queries and fluid grids, often fall short when it comes to offline access, native-like performance, or handling… Continue Reading →
The WordPress Foundation is proud to launch WordPress Credits, a contribution-focused internship program that brings university students into the heart of the WordPress open source project. While WordPress thrives on contributions from a global volunteer community, many students and newcomers… Continue Reading →
This post summarizes key discussions from the most recent core committer meeting held with project leadership. As with previous check-ins, the goal is to align on key initiatives, gather feedback, and clarify next steps for the WordPress project. Note: This… Continue Reading →
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we look into recent and upcoming WordCamps, discuss the upcoming release of WordPress 6.9, and much more! WordCamp Wrap-Up: Europe Recap, US on the Horizon WordCamp Europe’s 2025 Contributor Day was particularly fruitful,… Continue Reading →
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in… Continue Reading →
In this report, 149 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 65 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool… Continue Reading →
Rounded corners didn’t just win—they staged a quiet coup and made our interfaces soft, friendly, and suspiciously comforting. This satirical love-hate letter to border-radius explores how we went from brutalist boxes to UI that feels like a therapy session. If… Continue Reading →
WordPress still powers more than 40% of the web, and in 2025, it’s still more flexible, fast, and developer-friendly than ever. From hobbyist blogs to enterprise platforms, agencies, and dev teams continue to rely on WordPress for custom builds that… Continue Reading →
Want to learn how to drive more blog traffic? I’ve got you covered. The blogging game has changed. AI disruption, SEO volatility, and shifting algorithms have made it harder than…
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on Wednesday, July 09, 2025, 15:00 UTC. Discussion of goals for the accessibility team Election of new Team Reps Updates from working groups Design Documentation General Gutenberg Media Meta… Continue Reading →
WordPress in 2025 isn’t thriving — it’s rotting. Bloated, outdated, and hijacked by commercial greed, the world’s most popular CMS has become a cautionary tale of innovation gone stale. If you’re still building on WordPress, you’re clinging to a corpse.
If you often just obsessively nudge pixels until your sanity starts to fray… This painfully relatable (and slightly unhinged) journey through the 7 stages of pushing pixels is for you! If you’ve ever cried over a 0.5px misalignment, this one’s… Continue Reading →
WordPress multisite networks offer flexibility, but a subsite often needs its own single installation for client needs, scaling, or simplified management. Separating a subsite is complex due to Multisite’s unique database structure, making manual migrations prone to errors, especially with… Continue Reading →
Browser cookies are essential for WordPress websites. They maintain login sessions, enable form submissions, and support key user interactions. When these tiny data packets fail to work properly, you can encounter frustrating errors that will lock you out of admin… Continue Reading →
For WordPress professionals, managing staging and development sites is an essential part of a robust workflow. We understand the need for every iteration of your site to be fully functional and secure. That’s why we’re introducing new licensing notices within… Continue Reading →
Kinsta is heading to The MarTech Summit in Hong Kong on July 8, and we can’t wait to connect with innovators, decision-makers, and marketing professionals in the heart of Asia’s business and tech hub. From insightful sessions to spontaneous hallway… Continue Reading →
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in… Continue Reading →
In this report, 213 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 64 of these plugins and themes are available now, so run those updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool… Continue Reading →
The web isn’t dying because of AI—it’s drowning in a sea of templates. Platforms like Squarespace, Wix, and Shopify have made building a site easier than ever—but at the cost of creativity, originality, and soul. If every website looks the… Continue Reading →
Many agencies rely on a stream of one-off projects. Build a website here. Launch a campaign there. Once the work is done, it’s handed off, and the agency moves on. It works, but it’s unpredictable. When the project pipeline dries… Continue Reading →
You’ve built your blog. Maybe you’re getting some traffic. You’ve published consistently. But something’s still missing: Revenue. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The truth is, blogging alone rarely pays the bills. But that doesn’t mean it can’t — it just… Continue Reading →
