A weekly podcast covering updates from the WordPress ecosystem that are relevant and helpful for WordPress agencies, developers, and enthusiasts
In this week’s episode of The WP Week, we cover a wide spectrum of updates from across the WordPress ecosystem. From critical security patches affecting popular plugins like Eventin, UiPress Lite, and the Motors theme, to promising performance enhancements in WooCommerce 9.9 — it’s been a week of both caution and progress. We also celebrate…
In this episode of The WP Week, we unpack a loaded week in the world of WordPress. From the official sunset of the Media Corps experiment to the rise of Campus Connect as a full-fledged event series, the community is seeing shifts in engagement and focus. We cover new security patches for major plugins and…
In this episode of The WP Week, we cover the latest from the WordPress ecosystem — including the reinstatement of banned WordPress dot org accounts, the release of WordPress 6.8.1, and the shocking uncovering of the Scallywag ad-fraud operation exploiting WordPress plugins. We also look at WooCommerce updates, major community contributions, exciting new plugins and…
This week on The WP Week Podcast, we recap the highlights from PressConf 2025, explore the upcoming release of WordPress 6.8.1, and examine growing security threats—including phishing scams targeting WooCommerce users and fake malware plugins circulating in the wild. We also dive into major moves in the WordPress and tech ecosystems, including acquisitions by WooCommerce,…
In this episode of The WP Week Podcast, we dive into the official release of WordPress 6.8 “Cecil,” packed with performance improvements, speculative loading, and stronger password security via bcrypt. Matt Mullenweg’s community-wide reinstatement announcement marks a major shift in the WP Engine legal saga, while questions around AI integration and WordPress’s future spark fresh…
In this episode of The WP Week Podcast, we bring you the biggest headlines from the WordPress world and beyond. From the WordPress Foundation securing EU trademarks for “Managed WordPress” and “Hosted WordPress,” to the highly anticipated release of WordPress 6.8 with PHP 8 compatibility and AI-powered site builders, there’s a lot to unpack. We…
In this week’s episode of The WP Week Podcast, we unpack major developments from the WordPress ecosystem and beyond. WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 1 is out, bringing accessibility improvements, REST API enhancements, and translation readiness ahead of the April 15 launch. We also cover WooCommerce 9.8 RC, global sponsorship announcements, and serious plugin vulnerabilities impacting…
In this week’s episode of The WP Week Podcast, we cover the latest WordPress updates, security news, and community highlights. We discuss the upcoming WP Engine vs. Automattic trial, WordPress 6.8 Beta 3’s new features, and major security patches for Next.js and popular WordPress plugins. Plus, we dive into key SEO changes from Google, exciting…
In this week’s episode of The WP Week Podcast, we cover the latest WordPress updates, security news, and community highlights. We discuss the upcoming WP Engine vs. Automattic trial, WordPress 6.8 Beta 3’s new features, and major security patches for Next.js and popular WordPress plugins. Plus, we dive into key SEO changes from Google, exciting…
This week on The WP Week Podcast, we cover significant developments in the WordPress ecosystem, including Newfold Digital’s drastic reduction in its Five for the Future pledge from 329 hours to just 20, impacting contributions from Yoast and YITH. WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 has been released, introducing a new function for streamlined block registration and…
This week on The WP Week Podcast, we cover major developments in the WordPress ecosystem, including a privacy controversy involving Jetpack tracking search history, WordPress securing new trademarks for “Managed WordPress” and “Hosted WordPress,” and the release of WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 with a powerful new feature—Speculative Loading for faster page speeds. We also discuss…
In this episode of The WP Week, we dive into the latest news and updates from the WordPress ecosystem. The legal battle between WP Engine and Automattic heats up, with new court filings and speculation about Automattic’s revenue challenges. We explore how over 50,000 websites have migrated away from WP Engine and what this means…
In this episode of The WP Week, we cover major developments in the WordPress ecosystem, from halted trademark applications and WordPress 6.8’s new security enhancements to WooCommerce updates and the latest plugin vulnerabilities. We also dive into the upcoming WP:25 virtual conference, Tumblr’s move to the fediverse, and Shopify’s explosive growth. Sponsor Shoutout: – Omnisend…
In this episode of The WP Week, we cover the latest drama and developments in the WordPress ecosystem. Matt Mullenweg bars Joost de Valk from speaking at WordCamp Asia, Ric Johnson’s domain transfer story resurfaces, and WordPress 6.8’s roadmap is revealed. We also dive into WooCommerce’s rebranding, critical security patches, and upcoming community events. This…
In this episode of The WP Week, we break down the latest updates in the WordPress ecosystem. From major changes in WordCamp sponsorship policies to the ongoing WP Engine legal battle, we’ve got all the key stories. We also cover plugin security patches, hosting acquisitions, AI-driven search updates, and upcoming WordPress events. This episode is…
