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Portland Welcomes WordCamp US 2025: A Community Gathering
The WordPress event began with a dedicated Contributor Day and continued with a Showcase Day and two days of sessions filled with talks, panels, workshops, and community celebrations. WordPress Cofounder Matt Mullenweg joined a diverse lineup of speakers, panelists, and workshop leaders who brought fresh perspectives to the open web from across the globe. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Portland, the Sponsor Hall buzzed as companies across the WordPress ecosystem demoed new products, shared insights, and connected with attendees.
WordPress Security Stats 2025 – Melapress Security Survey Results
The Melapress WordPress Security Survey is back for 2025. Each year, we run this survey to get a clearer picture of how WordPress professionals think about, prepare for, and deal with security challenges. For this edition, it has reached a wider audience than ever before: WordPress administrators, developers, site owners, and other professionals in the WordPress space. The results shine a light on where the community is doing well, and where important gaps in awareness, preparation, and protection still remain.
“Hosted WordPress” and “Managed WordPress” Trademark Applications Rejected in the US – WordPress Foundation Files Request for Reconsideration
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has refused the WordPress Foundation’s applications to register the marks “Hosted WordPress” and “Managed WordPress” in the United States. In the Final Office Actions issued on August 22, 2025, the USPTO cited three issues: the need to disclaim the descriptive terms “Hosted” and “Managed,” clarification of the goods and services descriptions, and submission of an acceptable domicile address.
