Automattic and the Internet Archive Launch Plugin to Combat Link Rot

9 months ago

Automattic has teamed up with the Internet Archive to launch a new plugin designed to fight one of the web’s…

WordPress Plugins Team Rolls Out Automatic Security Scans for All Plugin Updates

9 months ago

The WordPress Plugins Team is now automatically scanning every plugin update on WordPress.org for security, compatibility, and compliance issues, expanding…

WordPress 6.9 Beta 2

9 months ago

WordPress 6.9 Beta 2 is now ready for testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please…

WordPress Community Team Calls for Contributors to Rebuild WordCamp Tooling

9 months ago

The WordPress Community Team is calling for contributors to help overhaul the tools that power WordCamps, including CampTix, the ticketing…

Blocktober Wraps Up as Telex Inspires a Wave of WordPress Experimentation

9 months ago

As October winds down, so too does Blocktober, Tammie Lister’s month-long challenge to create a WordPress block every day with…

WordPress Foundation and WooCommerce Join Countersuit Against WP Engine, Alleging Trademark Infringement and False Advertising

9 months ago

The WordPress Foundation and WooCommerce have joined Automattic and Matt Mullenweg in countersuing WP Engine, accusing the hosting company of…

FAIR and Patchstack Joining Forces at CloudFest USA Hackathon to Build New Security Integration

9 months ago

The first-ever CloudFest USA Hackathon, taking place November 4 in Miami, will bring together contributors from the FAIR project, Patchstack,…

WordCamp Canada 2025 Fosters Connections Between Generations of WordPress Users

9 months ago

Canada’s largest gathering of WordPress enthusiasts drew a strong turnout at Carleton University last weekend, sparking new conversations about the…

WooCommerce 10.3 Brings Cost of Goods Sold to Core, MCP Beta for AI Integrations

9 months ago

WooCommerce 10.3 was released this week, introducing one of the most requested features for store owners: Cost of Goods Sold…

Devin Walker Joins Automattic as Artistic Director for Jetpack

9 months ago

Automattic has hired GiveWP co-founder Devin Walker as Artistic Director for Jetpack, where he will lead the product’s design, branding,…