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As part of an ongoing effort to modernize the editing experience, WordPress is moving toward running the post editor inside an iframe. This work builds upon the original iframe migration in the template editor and introduces new compatibility measures in… Continue Reading →
For WordPress users. The Block Bindings user interface has been upgraded to improve how different data sources are displayed in the editor.Users can now easily switch between sources, as well as bind and unbind attributes with a single click. For… Continue Reading →
WordPress now supports defining border radius presets in theme.json, allowing theme authors to provide a curated set of border radius values that users can select from in the Block Editor’s border controls. The Problem Previously, users could only input custom… Continue Reading →
Now that WordPress 6.9 has entered the Release Candidate phase, the following policies are in place. These policies mainly cover how and when Core committers can commit. For non-committing contributors, this post may help explain why a Core committer makes… Continue Reading →
This is a summary of the changes introduced in the “dataviews space” during the WordPress 6.9 cycle. They have been posted in the corresponding iteration issue as well. There’s a new issue for the WordPress 7.0 cycle, subscribe there for… Continue Reading →
The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites…. Continue Reading →
Summary of the WordPress Developer Blog meeting, which took place in the #core-dev-blog channel on the Make WordPress Slack. Start of the meeting in Slack. Attendees: @areziaal, @greenshady, @psykro, @marybaum, @flexseth, @bcworkz (async), @webcommsat (async) and @bph (facilitator). Last meeting… Continue Reading →
Traffic spikes aren’t reserved for enterprise sites. Even a modest WooCommerce shop can see its traffic triple after a well-timed ad, email blast, or seasonal promotion. Take Black Friday as an example. According to NPR, U.S. consumers spent $10.8 billion… Continue Reading →
Divi 5 makes it easy to design custom product grids without code. In this free pack, you’ll receive 12 Shop Loops, all Unstyled, so they inherit your site’s global design variables for color, typography, and spacing. Use them inside the… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.9 introduces the Abilities API, a new foundational system that enables plugins, themes, and WordPress core to register and expose their capabilities in a standardized, machine-readable format. This API creates a unified registry of functionality that can be discovered,… Continue Reading →
A course for WordPress developers and freelancers who want to run their own server. WP Shell teaches how to host, secure, and manage WordPress on a VPS or dedicated machine, with step-by-step guidance from start to finish. The post “Discover… Continue Reading →
You’ve imported a layout that looks great, but it uses its own colors, fonts, and module styles. How do you make it match your site’s design system without rebuilding every section? That’s where the Divi 5 Inspector comes in. It… Continue Reading →
A great website doesn’t just display information, it also provides valuable insights. It responds to you. People who interact with your site expect instant feedback confirming their actions have been registered. Without these small responses, visitors get frustrated and leave…. Continue Reading →
Divi has undergone significant evolution up to the release of Divi 5 Beta. We have been on a journey to rebuild a new Divi that prioritizes performance, rapid feature development, and a new future for Divi users. However, the prospect… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.9 Beta 4 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to… Continue Reading →
Displaying a timeline on your website enables you to showcase your brand’s milestones or project history, providing visual interest for your visitors. Divi 5‘s Group Carousel module offers a fresh way to display this content in a scrollable, engaging format,… Continue Reading →
Every November, it happens like clockwork. Stores roll out their biggest sales of the year, traffic surges overnight, and dashboards light up with warnings. In the rush to keep everything running smoothly, many merchants hit the panic button and upgrade… Continue Reading →
After last year’s update, this post seeks to summarize what’s been completed, what’s in progress, and how to follow along or contribute. This post also seeks to set expectations going forward and answer reoccurring questions at a high level. As… Continue Reading →
“What’s new in Gutenberg…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with… Continue Reading →
Divi 5 rolled out three productivity features: Extend Attributes, Find And Replace, and Inspector. They all help you work faster, and at first glance, they might look like they overlap. But each one handles different situations. In this post, we’ll… Continue Reading →
In this report, 108 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 77 of these plugins and themes are now available. Please run these updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version management tool… Continue Reading →
100,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AI Engine WordPress Plugin
On October 4th, 2025, we received a submission for a Sensitive Information Exposure vulnerability in AI Engine, a WordPress plugin with more than 100,000 active installations. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to extract the bearer token and… Continue Reading →
Layout Packs provide a fast head start, but they rarely align with your brand out of the box. Swapping colors, fonts, and images across dozens of modules means you’re suddenly an hour deep into work you thought would take ten… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 is available for download and testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please don’t install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you can evaluate… Continue Reading →
Migrating servers is a complex process that involves many moving parts. One of the most challenging aspects of server migration is dealing with DNS propagation. When you update your DNS records to point to a new server, it can take… Continue Reading →
In previous posts on this blog, we have explored WordPress block development from various angles. We have examined the development of both static and dynamic blocks and extended the functionality of core blocks. However, the approach we have taken so… Continue Reading →
Master the complete workflow for translating WordPress sites with this Private Translation Cloud tutorial. From initial setup through publishing, learn how to use PTC’s context-aware AI within WPML to create translations that match your brand voice and maintain technical accuracy…. Continue Reading →
The Themes team is seeking representatives for the year 2026. It’s time to submit your nominations! Please leave a comment in the section below to nominate a team member. Based on the nominations, two or three representatives will be selected… Continue Reading →
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, 15:00 UTC, a team meeting started in #accessibility facilitated by @krupajnanda. You can read the full transcript or see the meeting agenda. WordPress 6.9 Release Party Schedule Help Test WordPress 6.9 WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 WP A11y Docs update October 2025 Updates… Continue Reading →
On October 11th, 2025, we received a submission for an Account Takeover via Email Log Disclosure vulnerability in Post SMTP, a WordPress plugin with more than 400,000 active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to view… Continue Reading →
