In this episode, we dive into the latest shifts and stories shaping the WordPress ecosystem. Anne McCarthy launches a new content-creators Slack channel to bring creators closer together, while the 2025 WordPress Hosting Survey opens to refine WordPress.org’s hosting recommendations. WordPress adds inline image support in emails, though security concerns rise with vulnerabilities in Service Finder Bookings, LifterLMS, and other plugins.

WooCommerce gears up for version 10.2 with fresh features and launches its new POS solution, while community discussions range from Automattic archiving the Underscores theme to the PHP Foundation introducing an official PHP SDK for MCP. We also highlight acquisitions like MapSVG joining Melograno, Automattic’s recognition in the Forbes Cloud 100, and vibrant community news including mentorship programs, new plugin updates, and Yoast Care fund awards.

Finally, we spotlight exciting new projects—from AI-powered form builders and rich block editor tools to changelog centralization and real-time user monitoring—showing how innovation continues to thrive across the WordPress space.

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This week, we spotlight the newly announced WordPress 6.9 release squad, updates on the WordPress Credits Program, and accessibility team elections. On the security front, major vulnerabilities were patched in LifterLMS, Redirection for Contact Form 7, and Dokan Pro, while GoDaddy researchers exposed a malicious plugin campaign. WooCommerce 10.1.1 improves checkout and shipping flows, and in broader tech news, Google launched Asset Studio, Ahrefs rolled out a new traffic tracker, and OpenAI expanded integrations. The community also celebrates new partnerships, leadership changes, and fresh projects like AskaiWP, DBlocks CodePro, and the WordPress Book Club.Sponsored by:🔹 Kinsta – Enterprise-grade managed WordPress hosting with speed and security built in🔹 20i – Autoscaling WordPress hosting with high-frequency CPUs and powerful built-in tools🔹 WP Job Openings – The simplest way to create a career page and start accepting applications🎧 Tune in for the latest WordPress news, updates, and community highlights!

This week, we dive into Matías Ventura’s proposal for a richer block library with additions like Tabs, Icons, Carousels, and Table of Contents. We also look at the latest from Gutenberg 21.4, WordPress 6.9 development, and new Test Team nominations. Security takes the spotlight with critical fixes in WP Job Portal and UiCore Elements, while WooCommerce 10.1 delivers faster checkout and new product features. Beyond WordPress, we cover OpenAI’s new integrations, Google’s Gemini personalization, and a surge of new community tools like WP Wiki, Groundworx GTM, and Menu Designer.

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