“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 →
In this report, 99 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 32 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 →
The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets @westonruter mentioned ticket #63636 related to BFCache was punted due to an unresolved Chromium bug around Clear-Site-Data: “cache” headers. @westonruter identified ticket #43258 on output buffering… Continue Reading →
Divi 5 recently integrated a CSS Grid system that adds a full range of grid capabilities inside the Visual Builder. This new feature in Divi 5 allows anyone to build complex, responsive layouts without writing code. The CSS Grid system… 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 on Slack Meeting facilitated by @bph Attendees: @greenshady, @bph, @webcommsat @psykro @areziaal (async) @bcworkz (async) Summary from… Continue Reading →
If you run a website, chances are you’ve heard the word bandwidth. It is the amount of data your site sends to visitors. This means every time a page loads, an image appears, or a video plays, it consumes bandwidth…. Continue Reading →
When it comes to choosing the right domain, sometimes global reach isn’t enough, you need the credibility that comes with being local. We’re excited to announce the release of four new country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs), making it easier to build… Continue Reading →
Divi 5‘s new Grid layout system makes it easy to build responsive, editorial-style sections that stay perfectly aligned at every breakpoint. In this free pack, you’ll find 8 prestyled CSS Grid section designs, each crafted for clean structure, strong hierarchy,… Continue Reading →
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Website animations meant slow load times and choppy playback, forcing you to choose between compressed GIFs that looked terrible or massive video files that sent visitors running. Lottie changed that dynamic. These tiny JSON-based motion graphics scale to any screen… Continue Reading →
Motion grabs attention much better than static images. Many people avoid adding animated graphics because they think it means installing lots of extra plugins, downloading big files that slow things down, or learning code. Lottie animations are different. They stay… Continue Reading →
On Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM GMT+8, a team meeting started in #accessibility facilitated by @muddassirnasim. You can read the full transcript or see the meeting agenda. Biweekly Team Meeting Time Update The bi-weekly chat meeting time has changed to alternate Thursdays at 15:00 UTC,… Continue Reading →
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Among the many new builder features, Divi 5 also implements several efficiency improvements. These include improvements to the UI and those that help you with a smoother workflow. Not only is Divi faster (from a technical standpoint), but it is… Continue Reading →
Delicious Brain Bytes: FAIR 1.0 Arrives, ACF Survey Results, and Hosting a Site on a Disposable Vape
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we dive into the game-changing FAIR 1.0 decentralized package manager, explore the key data from the ACF Annual Survey, see how one developer hosted a functional website on a disposable vape, and much… Continue Reading →
Local File Inclusion (LFI) occurs when user-controlled input is used to build a path to a file that is then included by the application. In WordPress (and PHP web applications in general), this means values from $_GET, $_POST, $_REQUEST, or… Continue Reading →
With Divi 5’s Group Carousel Module, you can build a logo carousel right inside the builder without relying on extra plugins. It’s a simple way to showcase client logos, partner badges, or featured brands in a scrolling strip that feels… Continue Reading →
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on Thursday, October 02, 2025 at 08:30 PM GMT+5:30 Bug Scrub Schedule for WordPress 6.9 Updates from the working group Design Documentation General Gutenberg Media Meta Themes Open floor If you want… Continue Reading →
You already have enterprise-grade infrastructure protection through Kinsta’s native security features via isolated containers, a Cloudflare Enterprise WAF, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and mandatory MyKinsta Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). However, infrastructure security forms only half the equation. WordPress security workflows… Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Oct 1, 2025 — Kinsta, a leading managed hosting provider for WordPress, is announcing a new Agency Partner Program to provide new ways for digital agencies to grow quickly. The program enables agencies to focus on delivering… Continue Reading →
Kinsta recognizes that different websites have distinct traffic patterns. So now, in addition to our visitor-based plans, we’re introducing bandwidth-based options; we want to provide customers with more flexibility in how their hosting is measured, allowing them to choose the… Continue Reading →
The problem with most animation tools is that they swing from boring to chaotic with no middle ground. Either the effects aren’t visible, or a slight move of the mouse can send elements flying. With Divi 5’s Interactions, you get… Continue Reading →
In this report, 476 vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. Security patches for 136 vulnerabilities in WordPress Core, plugins, and themes are now available. Please run these updates as soon as possible. If you’re a Solid Security Pro user, the version… Continue Reading →
WordPress 6.8.3 is now available! This is a security release that features two fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download WordPress 6.8.3 from WordPress.org, or visit your WordPress… Continue Reading →
Juggling a handful of WordPress sites is manageable. But when your agency’s portfolio grows into the dozens or even the hundreds, keeping everything running smoothly can feel like a second business. That’s why hosting isn’t a background detail for integrated… Continue Reading →
Divi 5 is taking shape, and each step toward a full release packs even more possibilities than the last. Our team is officially in bug-bash mode and making sure what’s currently available is as stable as possible. Even as that… Continue Reading →
Looking for social media optimization tips? You’re in the right place. Social media optimization (SMO) is all about getting more out of your social media strategy. It involves optimizing your…
Do you ever worry that your current income streams will suddenly dry up, leaving your social media career in jeopardy? Most social media influencers earn their income through ads, affiliate…
This update informs you about: The Knowledge Base is ready to contribute. Issues on GitHub with what needs to be written or reviewed. The work planned for October 2025. How you can help. Knowledge Base is ready to contribute In… Continue Reading →
Divi 5 Interactions makes it easy to build popups directly in the Visual Builder. This free pack includes 6 prestyled email popup Section layouts designed to look great out of the box and wire up quickly. Each layout pairs clean… Continue Reading →
