WordPress News & Coverage
WordCamp Europe 2026 has announced a new opening keynote from CERN engineers, highlighting WordPress’s role in scientific research, as workshop registrations surge ahead of the June event.
The Avada Builder WordPress plugin with 1 million active sites has critical Arbitrary File Read and SQL Injection vulnerabilities. Immediate patching is essential.
The WordPress Core team’s May 13 dev chat will focus on WordPress 7.0’s final release preparations, including deferring real-time collaboration and discussing Gutenberg 23.1 updates.
WordPress 7.0 RC3 removes the real-time collaboration feature from core after technical challenges delayed its launch. The feature will continue as a plugin while the core release focuses on stability.
The WordPress Plugins Team's May 2026 report reveals a 48% plugin approval rate amid a growing review queue exceeding 4,800 plugins, highlighting ongoing moderation challenges.
GTranslate offers a fast, AI-powered translation plugin for WordPress, enabling multilingual sites in minutes. Our review covers features, pricing, and real-world use.
Matt Mullenweg has removed real-time collaboration from WordPress 7.0, citing engineering difficulties and the impact of Automattic's legal dispute with WP Engine on development priorities.
WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 3 is now available for testing, with over 140 fixes since RC2 and Real Time Collaboration postponed to 7.1. The final release is scheduled for May 20, 2026.
WordCamp Kampala 2026 returns with a focus on social good, uniting Uganda’s WordPress community to explore ethical AI use and inclusive digital innovation.
Kinsta’s API combined with Google AI enables agencies to automate client hosting reports, improving efficiency and scaling operations.
