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The WP Week by WP-CONTENT.CO - Weekly News from WordPress EcosystemJul 25, 2023

EP32: Plugin Preview Button Revisited, Call for Themes Team Reps
In this episode, we covered the redesign of WordPress.org's Developer Resources, the accessibility improvements in Gutenberg 17.1, the free ChatGPT voice capabilities by OpenAI, the critical vulnerabilities patched in the UserPro WordPress plugin, and the upcoming deprecation of the Googlebot crawl rate tool in Search Console.
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EP31: MakeWP Sustainability Team Representatives, Zero Sales for the 100-Year Plan, Sarah Gooding Leaving WP Tavern
In this episode, we discussed the State of the Word 2023 event with Matt Mullenweg, shared updates on the WordPress community including new WP sustainability reps, announced important vulnerabilities being patched, and bid farewell to Sarah Gooding while celebrating Birgit Olzem's receipt of the Yoast Care fund.
Thank you for tuning in to The WP Week Podcast, your ultimate source for the latest updates in the WordPress ecosystem, proudly sponsored by Omnisend–the top-rated email and SMS marketing platform for WordPress, trusted by more than a hundred thousand merchants like you and the reliable WP Job Openings plugin - we can't wait to see you back for our next episode, so don't forget to hit that subscribe button!

EP30: WordPress 6.4 Crashing Sites, New Bug Bounty Program
In today's episode, we covered WordPress 6 point 4 point 1 maintenance release, Gutenberg 17 improving features, Elementor Plugin fixing XSS vulnerability, Wordfence launching Bug Bounty Program, Jetpack and WPBakery introducing new features, ProjectHuddle rebranding as SureFeedback, and Matt Mullenweg discussing Tumblr's future.
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EP29: WordPress 6.4 Releasing Today, 2024 Major Release Timings
In today's episode, we covered the WordPress 6.4 release, OpenAI's new products, WooCommerce partnerships, Jack Kitterhing's plugin acquisitions, WordPress.com's Site Profiler launch, and the announcement of GPT Store.
Thank you for tuning in to The WP Week Podcast, your ultimate source for the latest updates in the WordPress ecosystem, proudly sponsored by Omnisend–the top-rated email and SMS marketing platform for WordPress, trusted by more than a hundred thousand merchants like you and the reliable WP Job Openings plugin - we can't wait to see you back for our next episode, so don't forget to hit that subscribe button!

EP28: WordPress 6.4 RC2 Released, Texts Joines Automattic, WooCommerce.com Becomes Woo.com
In today's episode, we discussed the latest news in the WordPress community, including the release of WordPress 6.4 Release Candidate 2, critical vulnerabilities patched in the AI ChatBot plugin, Automattic's acquisition of Texts.com, and other exciting partnerships and community updates.
Thank you for tuning in to The WP Week Podcast, your ultimate source for the latest updates in the WordPress ecosystem, proudly sponsored by Omnisend–the top-rated email and SMS marketing platform for WordPress, trusted by more than a hundred thousand merchants like you and the reliable WP Job Openings plugin - we can't wait to see you back for our next episode, so don't forget to hit that subscribe button!

EP27: State of the Word 2023 From Madrid, Showcase Redesigned
In this episode, we covered WordPress.org's redesigned Showcase, State of the Word 2023 in Madrid, WordPress 6.4 Release Candidate 1, new Test Team Reps, Google's October 2023 Spam Update, new WordPress projects, the postponement of Elementor DreamWeb event, and StackOverflow layoffs due to AI.
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EP26: WordPress 6.4 Beta 4 Released, Photo Directory Milestone, iThemes rebranded to SolidWP
In this episode, we covered the release of WordPress 6.4 Beta 4 and Gutenberg 16.8, along with Wordpress Photo Directory hitting the ten thousand mark. We also discussed the patching of security vulnerabilities and SolidWP's rebranding.
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EP25: WordPress 6.4 Beta 2 Released, Font Library Moved to WP 6.5, Live Preview in Plugins Repository
In today's episode, we discussed the availability of WordPress 6 point 4 Beta 2, the Font Library feature postponed to WordPress 6 point 5, the resolution of a major indexing bug by Google, and the Live Preview feature in Plugins Repository introduced and then removed.
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EP24: WordPress 6.4 Beta 1 Released, Twenty Twenty-Four Theme Preview, Roadblock for Ollie Theme
In this episode, we discussed the release of WordPress 6.4 Beta 1, WPVIP powering the new NASA website, new features introduced by Gutenberg 16 point 7, the annual survey and community feedback, retirement of the Tagregator plugin, open poll for Test Team Reps, and the pushback faced by the Ollie theme and more WordPress updates.

EP23: Sé Reed Files WP Code of Conduct Violation Report, Plugin Review Team Onboards New Members & Releases Plugin Check Plugin
In today's episode, we discussed cover Sé Reed officially filing WP Code of Conduct Violation Report, Plugin Review Team onboarding new members & releasing Plugin Check Plugin, WordPress.com replacing Siteground in WordPress.org hosting page, Matthaus Klute acquiring Social Link Pages plugin as well as other updates and announcements from the tech community. Thank you for tuning in to The WP Week Podcast, your ultimate source for the latest updates in the WordPress ecosystem, proudly sponsored by the reliable WP Job Openings plugin - we can't wait to see you back for our next episode, so don't forget to hit that subscribe button!

EP22: WP.org & WP.com Conflict, Call for Sustainability Team Representatives, Openverse Wins OEG Open Infrastructure Award
In today's episode, we have covered Openverse winning the 2023 OEG Open Infrastructure Award, the debate between WordPress.org and WordPress.com with a focus on the SEO advantage of the latter, the patching of security vulnerabilities in plugins and other community news and events.

EP21: Font Library Open For Testing, Media Temple Retired, New Learning Hub
In today's episode, we have ceovered the release of Gutenberg 16 point 6 with plugin-inserted blocks, the recent vulnerabilities in various plugins, the merger of 10up with Fueled Digital Media, the $5 million investment received by Newspack, Media Temple ceasing operations and various community updates.

EP20: WordPress 6.4 Roadmap, New Default Theme, 100 Year Plan
In today's episode, we have covered the WordPress 6.4 roadmap and its new features, the beta-compatibility of WordPress with PHP 8.3, the enhancements introduced in Gutenberg 16.5, the web security vulnerabilities that were found, and the latest community news updates.

EP19: Interactivity API Updates, Call For Test Team Reps Nominations, WCUS on Thursday
In this episode, we have covered WordCamp US, urgent funding requirement for WordPressCS maintenance, thread auto-closure on WordPress.org, Test Team Reps nominations, WP.org content translation proposal, recent acquisitions and more updates from the WordPress ecosystem.

EP18: WordPress 6.3 Released, Admin Design Kickoff, Plugin Review Team Addresses Backlog
In today's episode, we have covered WordPress 6.3 release, admin design and plugin approval updates, Gutenberg updates, WordPress vulnerabilities addressed, new product launches and more

EP17: WordPress 6.3 Expected Later Today, Concerns over the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act, WP.Com Offers Free Domain Transfer from Google Domains
In today's episode, we'll cover the release of WordPress 6.3, free Google Domains transfers, concerns over the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, and new features and updates in WordPress.

E16: WordPress 6.3 RC2 Released, Slack-Matrix Bridge, Phishing Campaign
In today's episode, we covered the WordPress 6.3 Release Candidate 2, updates on Gutenberg, the need for volunteers to update Learn.WordPress.org, the impact of translations on site speed, testing WordPress' Interactivity API, the potential re-forking of WooCommerce, the Slack matrix bridge for chat participation, phishing campaigns using the Wordfence brand, vulnerabilities in the Ninja Forms plugin, Barn2's acquisition of the WooCommerce Product Tabs plugin, milestones reached by Hostinger and Bluehost, layoffs at WebDevStudios, and the use of WordPress by NASA website.

E15: WordPress 6.3 RC1 Released, WordPress 6.4 Wishlist, Volunteers Needed for End-user Documentation
In today's episode, we'll cover Vox Media's move to WordPress, the WordPress 6.4 wishlist, the removal of IE scripts from default themes, Mojeek's addition of Openverse and transparency demand, the rumor of Apple AI chatbot, Twitter rebranding, the release of Llama 2, and Microsoft's improvements in AI.

E14: WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 Released, Contributor Mentorship Program is Live, New Development Mode
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E13: Real-time Collaboration, WordPress 6.3 Live Product Demo, Multiple WordCamps Canceled
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E12: WordPress 6.3 Beta 3 Released, A New Command Palette, Plugin Review Team Update
A quick summary of the major news and happenings last week in the WordPress world.

E11: Mentorship Pilot Program, Discussion to Rename Command Center, Make Team Dashboards
A quick summary of the major news and happenings last week in the WordPress world.

E10: Squarespace Acquires Google Domains, Next Generation WordCamps, We're Great Place to Work® Certified🥇
A quick summary of the major news and happenings last week in the WordPress world.

Matt Mullenweg on Linking to Supporting Orgs, One Equity Partners Acquires Liquid Web, Speaker Profile Block Proposal
A quick summary of the major news and happenings last week in the WordPress world.

Gutenberg 15.9 Released, Jetpack Vulnerability Patched, RankMath Acquired by Group.one
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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of WordPress, Audrey Scholars Program, Vulnerability in Elementor Patched
Welcome to The WP Week Podcast by Wp-Content dot co, your one-stop-shop for the latest updates from the WordPress ecosystem. Make sure to hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on all of our new episodes! In today's episode, we'll cover WordPress celebrating its 20th anniversary with scholarships, WP Content.co marking three years, the rebranding of WP White Security to Melapress, and the importance of staying updated on vulnerabilities.
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Alright, let's dive right in and talk about some exciting news from the WordPress world! First up, WordPress has turned 20. Yes, 20 years! Did you know that it's used by a whopping 63.2% of all websites using content management systems, and 43.1% of all websites? To mark the occasion, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg announced the Audrey Scholars Program, offering 100% scholarships to selected members who will have their studies renewed annually. This is a fantastic opportunity, particularly for children of those who have contributed to open source or have been significant in Mullenweg's life.
But that's not the only milestone we're celebrating, We, WP-Content dot co just celebrated our third anniversary, and it was truly a momentous occasion for us . We have made several exciting plans and we promise to be more active in the WordPress community and make more contributions.
On the topic of technology, Automattic has launched the alpha version of wp-now, which allows users to easily create a local development environment. This is a game-changer for developers, as it simplifies the process of testing and building new sites.
And speaking of open source, the co-founders of WordPress and Drupal recently discussed the benefits of open-source collaboration and how AI is changing the developer experience. It's fascinating stuff, and it's exciting to see how technology is evolving.
On the security side, Wordfence Firewall recently blocked a strange large-scale XSS campaign, and the WordPress Elementor Website Builder Plugin is currently vulnerable to Broken Access Control. Be sure to update to the latest version to keep your site secure.
Now, let's talk about the community. WP White Security is rebranding into Melapress, and the WordPress Security Survey for 2023 is now live, aiming to gain a clearer picture of the state of WordPress security. Additionally, we have the WP World, a visual directory of people in the WordPress community, and the new Gravity Forms nonprofit license, which grants access to all of its built-in functionalities. And if you're looking to enrich the WordPress project, the WP Photo directory campaign needs your photos!
And last but not least, the second edition of the "Building Blocks: The Evolution of WordPress" book is now available to the public. It's a comprehensive documentation of WordPress's growth from 2013-2023, and it's definitely worth checking out.
That's a lot of exciting news and updates in the WordPress world! We'll be sure to keep you informed of any further developments, so stay tuned!
On today's episode, we talked about WordPress turning 20 years old and its celebrations through scholarships, as well as WP-content.co and WP White Security's updates, and the importance of staying up to date on vulnerabilities.
Again, thanks to our sponsor WP Job Openings. Thanks to you for listening to today's episode, I'll see you guys at the next one and don't forget to subscribe!

WordPress 6.3 Roadmap Published, Proposal to Retire Older Default Themes, Vulnerability in UpdraftPlus and Download Manager Patched
We bring you the latest updates from the WordPress ecosystem that are relevant and helpful for WordPress agencies, developers, and enthusiasts.

Proposal to Update WordCamp Format, Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship, Vulnerability in Essential Addons for Elementor Patched
A quick summary of the major news and happenings last week in the WordPress world.

WordPress 6.2.1 Planning, Vulnerability in ACF Patched, Caseproof Acquires WishList Member
We have the latest updates from the WordPress ecosystem that are relevant and helpful for WordPress agencies, developers, and enthusiasts.

WP Feature Notifications Project Progressing, Kirki Plugin up for Sale
We have the latest updates from the WordPress ecosystem that are relevant and helpful for WordPress agencies, developers, and enthusiasts.

WooCommerce Launches Woo Express, SQLite Project is Progressing
Hey there, welcome back to The WP Week by WP-CONTENT.CO, a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest updates and insights from the world of WordPress.
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In today's 'WordPress & Around' news segment, we bring you all the updates around WordPress and its closely related technologies.
First up, WooCommerce has been creating quite a buzz lately with the launch of Woo Express- a new managed hosting product. Woo Express is an all-in-one solution catering to e-commerce businesses that use WordPress.com's infrastructure. The product was soft-launched in March but initially had limited access. It has now been officially released to the public.
Moving on, Gutenberg- the popular WordPress editor recently released version 15.6. The new update introduces an experimental Detail block, new spacing presets for the Spacer block, style variations accessible in browse mode, and other enhancements. Also, an update was given on the SQLite project that has been completely rewritten to use an SQL Lexer, making it stable and able to handle all WordPress queries adequately.
In other news, contributor days could become more effective with a proposal to focus on the time before the event itself. Additionally, Google continues to strengthen its progress in the AI race by combining its two world-class AI teams- DeepMind and Google Brain.
Now, moving to Web Security and Vulnerabilities, attackers are exploiting the abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin to create backdoors on compromised websites. In another update, an unauthenticated SQL injection was found and patched in Quiz And Survey Master, while Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities were patched in Weaver products.
Furthermore, on Community news, Gravity Forms have released Conversational Forms add-on beta 3, and Beaver Builder version 2.7 has been launched, with many new additions to the responsive editing interface. Elementor 3.13 Beta was also released, introducing Elementor AI, a new layout option in containers, and several other updates.
In other exciting news, CertifyWP has launched the WordPress Management and Design Credential costing $150 for the exam and includes three courses towards mastering frontend development. Amazon has also launched 'Amazon Code Whisperer,' an AI Code Generator and Github co-pilot alternative that is entirely free.
Wrapping up, save these dates for upcoming events in the WordPress community- the Atarim Web Agency Summit on April 25-28, 2023, YoastCon 2023 on May 10, and 11. And don't forget, the call for sponsors is open for WordCamp US 2023, while the call for organizers is live for WordCamp Kathmandu 2023.
Stay tuned for more exciting WordPress updates and news on the next episode of The WP Week by WP-CONTENT.CO