In this episode, we dig into a social media stir around WordCamp US, important WordPress security updates, WooCommerce bug fixes, and Automattic’s 20-year milestone.

We also cover CERN switching to WordPress, plugin vulnerabilities and transitions, Google’s AI Mode traffic update, and new community tools like Orca WP, Sliderberg, and Flexi Archiver. Plus, the latest on the WP Engine vs. Automattic legal case and the launch of Community plus Code podcast.

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This week on The WP Week, we unpack the Yoast SEO HTML tag bug, key takeaways from WordCamp Europe 2025, and the latest WordPress development updates including the upcoming 6.8.2 release, accessibility initiatives, SQLite support, and WooCommerce advisories.

Plus, we explore new AI features from Google, a major acquisition by Automattic, new learning resources, and exciting plugin releases from WPML, GravityBoard, and more.

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This week on The WP Week, we explore the launch of the FAIR Project, a bold initiative to decentralize WordPress.org services and highlights from WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel.

We cover new Gutenberg enhancements, critical security patches, WooCommerce 9.9 features, and evolving governance processes.

Also in the spotlight: community milestones, AI breakthroughs, major plugin acquisitions, and the rebranding of Do the Woo to OpenChannels.fm.

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