This Week in WordPress #250

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 24th April 2023

Another week, and we’re bringing you the latest WordPress news from the last seven days, including…

  • Full Site Editing call for testing #21: Fron Page Fun!
  • WS Form / WP Builds webinar series starts tomorrow. Join us LIVE!
  • CertifyWP launches first credential.
  • There’s an MVP for an admin notifications UI.
  • Some plugin and block news, including some shiny new things!
  • Yoast introduce Local SEO, which is interesting!

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FSE Program Testing Call #22: Front Page Fun
While the release of 6.2 brought loads of new features to the site editing experience, feature development has continued in the Gutenberg plugin, leaving us with the next lineup of cutting edge features to test and refine…
FSE Program Testing Call #22: Front Page Fun
While the release of 6.2 brought loads of new features to the site editing experience, feature development has continued in the Gutenberg plugin, leaving us with the next lineup of cutting edge features to test and refine…
The benefits of prioritizing and measuring performance in WordPress 6.2
Based on lab benchmarks, WordPress 6.2 loads 14-18% faster overall for block themes and 2-5% faster overall for classic themes…
The benefits of prioritizing and measuring performance in WordPress 6.2
Based on lab benchmarks, WordPress 6.2 loads 14-18% faster overall for block themes and 2-5% faster overall for classic themes…
What’s new in Gutenberg 15.6?
The latest version of the Gutenberg plugin includes small quality of life enhancements and many bug fixes. The new experimental Details block is introduced early for community feedback, and more presets come to core blocks for spacing and border controls…
What’s new in Gutenberg 15.6?
The latest version of the Gutenberg plugin includes small quality of life enhancements and many bug fixes. The new experimental Details block is introduced early for community feedback, and more presets come to core blocks for spacing and border controls…

Community

WS Form Webinar Series – 6 episodes – Calendar link on the WP Builds homepage
A six-part series to teach you how to build simple and complex forms with WS Form. Starting 3rd May, 3pm UK, 10am Eastern, 7am Pacific…
WS Form Webinar Series – 6 episodes – Calendar link on the WP Builds homepage
A six-part series to teach you how to build simple and complex forms with WS Form. Starting 3rd May, 3pm UK, 10am Eastern, 7am Pacific…
WordPress Has Done It: Performance Improvements Take Off
Automated performance benchmarking and coordination between core contributors puts WordPress back on track…
WordPress Has Done It: Performance Improvements Take Off
Automated performance benchmarking and coordination between core contributors puts WordPress back on track…
WP Speakers
WP Speakers is a free database of speakers available for WordPress meetups, WordCamps, and other events…
WP Speakers
WP Speakers is a free database of speakers available for WordPress meetups, WordCamps, and other events…
WooSesh – Oct 10-12, 2023
Register for #WooSesh 2023, a free, virtual conference for WooCommerce store builders. Join us live Oct 10-12, 2023…
WooSesh – Oct 10-12, 2023
Register for #WooSesh 2023, a free, virtual conference for WooCommerce store builders. Join us live Oct 10-12, 2023…
Introducing our first group of speakers
Introducing our first confirmed speakers for WordCamp Europe 2023…
Introducing our first group of speakers
Introducing our first confirmed speakers for WordCamp Europe 2023…
Eco-mode: reducing energy consumption of WordPress sites
At CloudFest Hackathon 2023, the Eco-mode project was born. This project focuses on reducing the energy consumption of WordPress sites…
Eco-mode: reducing energy consumption of WordPress sites
At CloudFest Hackathon 2023, the Eco-mode project was born. This project focuses on reducing the energy consumption of WordPress sites…
Contribute to the Future of the WordPress App
Since July 2022, the WordPress mobile team has been refocusing the WordPress app on core features. We’re excited to announce that most of this work is now complete, and there are ample opportunities to get involved in shaping the future…
Contribute to the Future of the WordPress App
Since July 2022, the WordPress mobile team has been refocusing the WordPress app on core features. We’re excited to announce that most of this work is now complete, and there are ample opportunities to get involved in shaping the future…
CertifyWP Launches WordPress Management and Design Credential
CertifyWP has launched its first credentialing exam for a WordPress Management and Design Credential. The non-profit organization was founded by Talisha Lewallen with the goals of helping job seekers better demonstrate their skills to potential employers and giving businesses a way to understand prospective employees’ skills…
CertifyWP Launches WordPress Management and Design Credential
CertifyWP has launched its first credentialing exam for a WordPress Management and Design Credential. The non-profit organization was founded by Talisha Lewallen with the goals of helping job seekers better demonstrate their skills to potential employers and giving businesses a way to understand prospective employees’ skills…
WP Feature Notifications Project Progresses Towards MVP for Standardizing Admin Notifications
The WP Feature Notifications project, formerly know as WP Notify, is making progress towards creating a better way to manage and deliver notifications in the WordPress admin…
WP Feature Notifications Project Progresses Towards MVP for Standardizing Admin Notifications
The WP Feature Notifications project, formerly know as WP Notify, is making progress towards creating a better way to manage and deliver notifications in the WordPress admin…
#73 – Ryan Welcher on Using the create-block Tool to Quickly Scaffold a New Block Plugin
On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. He’s a developer advocate sponsored by Automattic. He’s here to talk about the create-block tool and how it can save you time creating blocks…
#73 – Ryan Welcher on Using the create-block Tool to Quickly Scaffold a New Block Plugin
On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. He’s a developer advocate sponsored by Automattic. He’s here to talk about the create-block tool and how it can save you time creating blocks…
Human Made to Host AI for WordPress Event on May 25, 2023
Human Made is organizing the community’s first ever AI for WordPress online conference on May 25, 2023. The time and schedule have not yet been announced but registration is open…
Human Made to Host AI for WordPress Event on May 25, 2023
Human Made is organizing the community’s first ever AI for WordPress online conference on May 25, 2023. The time and schedule have not yet been announced but registration is open…

Plugins / Themes / Blocks

Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
Duplicate post, image resize / optimize, email via SMTP, admin menu editor, custom css / code, disable Gutenberg and much more in a single plugin…
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
Duplicate post, image resize / optimize, email via SMTP, admin menu editor, custom css / code, disable Gutenberg and much more in a single plugin…
Your One-Stop Shop for Gutenberg Goodness
Best WordPress Marketplace. Your go-to destination for Blocks, patterns, and block themes that will transform your WordPress website…
Your One-Stop Shop for Gutenberg Goodness
Best WordPress Marketplace. Your go-to destination for Blocks, patterns, and block themes that will transform your WordPress website…
Yoast Local SEO for WordPress plugin by Yoast
Increase your online presence on a local level with the Yoast Local SEO plugin! Includes enhanced contact information and (automatic) Schema…
Yoast Local SEO for WordPress plugin by Yoast
Increase your online presence on a local level with the Yoast Local SEO plugin! Includes enhanced contact information and (automatic) Schema…
Per-block CSS with theme.json
A walk-through of adding per-block CSS using in theme.json that covers tips, tricks, and pitfalls…
Per-block CSS with theme.json
A walk-through of adding per-block CSS using in theme.json that covers tips, tricks, and pitfalls…
Introducing the Ollie WordPress block theme
Start building beautiful and powerful WordPress websites with the new Site Editor and Ollie WordPress block theme…
Introducing the Ollie WordPress block theme
Start building beautiful and powerful WordPress websites with the new Site Editor and Ollie WordPress block theme…
Newly Rewritten WordPress SQLite Database Integration Plugin Needs Testing
WordPress contributors are making progress on officially supporting SQLite in core, a project that would benefit less complex sites (small to medium sites and blogs) that don’t necessarily require WordPress’ standard MySQL database…
Newly Rewritten WordPress SQLite Database Integration Plugin Needs Testing
WordPress contributors are making progress on officially supporting SQLite in core, a project that would benefit less complex sites (small to medium sites and blogs) that don’t necessarily require WordPress’ standard MySQL database…
Run Custom Functionality Once in Multiple Plugins
Here’s a function that makes it exceptionally easy to ensure that we run custom functionality once in multiple plugins…
Run Custom Functionality Once in Multiple Plugins
Here’s a function that makes it exceptionally easy to ensure that we run custom functionality once in multiple plugins…
Kirki Plugin Up for Sale, Development Discontinued
David Vongries, developer of the Kirki Customizer Framework plugin, announced he is sunsetting the product and will discontinue development and support…
Kirki Plugin Up for Sale, Development Discontinued
David Vongries, developer of the Kirki Customizer Framework plugin, announced he is sunsetting the product and will discontinue development and support…

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Multiple Vulnerabilities Patched in Shield Security
On March 20, 2023, the Wordfence Threat Intelligence team began the responsible disclosure process for two vulnerabilities in Shield Security, a security plugin with over 50,000 installations…
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What is Session Hijacking?
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What is Session Hijacking?
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WordPress Vulnerability Report – April 26, 2023
Each week, we report the latest vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins and themes. Vulnerable WordPress plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress sites get hacked…
WordPress Vulnerability Report – April 26, 2023
Each week, we report the latest vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins and themes. Vulnerable WordPress plugins and themes are the #1 reason WordPress sites get hacked…
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report
Last week, there were 69 vulnerabilities disclosed in 60 WordPress plugins and 4 WordPress themes that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were 32 Vulnerability…
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report
Last week, there were 69 vulnerabilities disclosed in 60 WordPress plugins and 4 WordPress themes that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were 32 Vulnerability…

WP Builds

324 – Having a career in tech and WordPress with Fränk Klein
On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein, and he’s here to discuss the important topic of making a career from using WordPress…
324 – Having a career in tech and WordPress with Fränk Klein
On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein, and he’s here to discuss the important topic of making a career from using WordPress…

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We are looking to hire full-time experienced WordPress developer with3-5 years of professional experience with WordPress plugin and theme development, architecture and standards.
Full Stack WordPress Developer
We are looking to hire full-time experienced WordPress developer with3-5 years of professional experience with WordPress plugin and theme development, architecture and standards.

Not WordPress, but useful anyway…

EU names 19 large tech platforms that must follow Europe’s new Internet rules
Rules apply to five Google sites, Facebook, Apple, Bing, Twitter, TikTok, etc…
EU names 19 large tech platforms that must follow Europe’s new Internet rules
Rules apply to five Google sites, Facebook, Apple, Bing, Twitter, TikTok, etc…
Download Free Coloring Books from Nearly 100 Museums & Libraries
We here at Open Culture heartily endorse the practice of viewing art, whether in a physical museum, in the pages of a book, or online. For some, however, it tends…
Download Free Coloring Books from Nearly 100 Museums & Libraries
We here at Open Culture heartily endorse the practice of viewing art, whether in a physical museum, in the pages of a book, or online. For some, however, it tends…
PHP 8.1.18 released
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.1.18. This is a bug fix release…
PHP 8.1.18 released
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.1.18. This is a bug fix release…

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