A free weekly Newsletter with a round-up of WordPress news and articles
The 10 Best Web Hosting Services of 2025
When every hosting provider claims to be the fastest, safest, and most affordable, how do you know who to trust? We got tired of marketing fluff, too, so we built and tested real websites on the top hosting platforms of 2025 to find out which ones truly live up to their hype. From page speeds and uptime to support experiences that didn’t make us want to scream into a void, this is the brutally honest, hands-on review you’ve been looking for.
New Handbook Page for WordPress Campus Connect
A new WordPress Campus Connect handbook page has been updated with information about the event for event organizers and supports. As a reminder, The WordPress Campus Connect initiative is a community program aimed at supporting the next generation of WordPress users and developers by offering valuable, free, and easily accessible learning opportunities for all.
Security Updates to Be Discontinued for WordPress Versions 4.1–4.6
Starting July 2025, the WordPress Security Team will no longer provide updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6. While official support is limited to the latest WordPress release, the team has long offered backported security fixes to older versions in the hope that the sites will be updated to the latest version. With this change, site owners are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the latest version to maintain security and support.
