News & Articles

• WordPress Contributor Cutbacks Cause Core Development To Stall (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  WordPress project leaders recently discussed how to proceed due to concern that organizations have dramatically cut back on the number of hours donated to contributing to WordPress. They decided that WordPress 6.8 would be the final major release of 2025 and that minor core releases will continue as needed. While no formal commitment was made to future major releases after 2025, it kind of implies that future major releases are limited to one per year as long as the current contributor levels remain at this low level.
• Join Us at WPCampus 2025 and Discuss the Future of WordPress in Higher Education (wpcampus.org)
  The past six months have been a dynamic time for higher education and the WordPress ecosystem, sparking exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. In higher education, we're adapting to evolving budgets and the disruption of AI, inspiring us to rethink how we thrive. Meanwhile, the WordPress ecosystem is buzzing with fresh perspectives on leadership, direction, and governance—igniting conversations that will shape the Future of WordPress in Higher Education.
• What’s New in WordPress 6.8: Security Upgrades, Performance Gains, Editor Enhancements, and More! (kinsta.com)
  WordPress 6.8 is set for release on April 15, 2025. The next release does not introduce many new features; rather, it mostly focuses on refining existing functionality. The new version brings editor and usability enhancements, with additions such as easier options for managing data views within the block editor and the ability to ignore sticky posts in the Query Loop, design and themes improvements, such as a revamped Style Book, performance and security improvements, with the introduction of Speculative loading and bcrypt for password hashing.
• AI Costs Drop 280x In 18 Months: What This Means For Marketers (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  
• Wordpress.com Launches a Free AI-Powered Website Builder (techcrunch.com)
  
• WordPress Vulnerability Report — April 9, 2025 (solidwp.com)
  
• WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 3 (wordpress.org)
  

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Plugin News

• What Is the Best Calendar Plugin for WordPress? (www.webfactoryltd.com)
  When managing a WordPress site, having a reliable and feature-rich calendar plugin is essential for tasks such as scheduling events, managing appointments, or even selling tickets. Whether you’re running a local community center, a large corporate site, or a small business, choosing the right calendar tool can greatly enhance user experience and streamline your operations. In this article, you’ll dive into the top WordPress calendar plugins and help you determine which one suits your needs best.
• 17 WordPress Plugins Every Web Designer Should Know About (oceanwp.org)
  WordPress is a versatile platform that powers millions of websites, offering an extensive range of customization options. As a web designer, using tools that increase productivity and improve project delivery is key. Web design involves more than content creation; collaboration, testing, backup, security, and other tasks can create workflow bottlenecks. Whether you’re a web developer or designer, these 17 plugins can help streamline your workflow, improve site performance, and boost overall functionality.
• 50,000+ WordPress Sites Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Attacks (cybersecuritynews.com)
  
• Kinsta WordPress Updater Prevents Failed Plugin Updates (www.searchenginejournal.com)
  
• 8 Best WordPress Form Plugins in 2025 (Compared) (www.elegantthemes.com)
  

Theme News

• 10 Best Highly Customizable WordPress Themes (gracethemes.com)
  Did you know that looks and functionality speak a lot about your business or personal website? But don’t worry, you can look cool and match your style without any tension. We surveyed the best highly customizable themes that are available in WordPress. WordPress has a great facility for installing a theme or installing a plugin. To get the strong understanding on the various WordPress theme, we should be strong on the basic knowledge on web builders.
• 20 Best Free WordPress Themes – A Complete List 2025 (wpreset.com)
  

Tutorials

• Your Guide to Duplicating WordPress Posts & Pages (4 Methods) (gracethemes.com)
  Imagine you’ve just written the world’s funniest cat meme and need to spread the joy across a dozen different social media posts. You wouldn’t retype it, right? You’d copy-paste! That’s the same logic behind WordPress posts and pages duplication: cloning your best content (think: SEO gold!) for maximum impact. Sadly, WordPress doesn’t come with a built-in meme-cloning button (yet!). So, we’ll need to use plugins. Fear not, in this article, you'll explore the best plugins and even how to use the Gutenberg editor to clone your content.
• What Could Bill 96 Mean For Your Multilingual SEO Strategy In Canada? (translatepress.com)
  Quebec’s Bill 96 has brought significant changes to how businesses must approach their online presence in the province. During research for this post, I’ve seen how these new requirements can impact digital strategy for multilingual websites. While the law aims to protect and promote the French language, it also creates new challenges for website owners—particularly when it comes to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content management.
• Getting Started, Tools and Resources How to Come up With New Product Ideas for Your Ecommerce Store (iconicwp.com)
  
• Make Money Teaching! How to Tutor Students Online in 2025 (www.cozmoslabs.com)
  
• 5 Thumb Rules for Creating a Top-Working WordPress Site (pagely.com)
  
• WordPress Posts vs Pages: What’s the Big Deal, Anyway? (layerwp.com)
  
• How to Install Facebook Pixel in WordPress (www.themecircle.net)
  

Podcasts and Videos

• WordPress 6.8, Source of Truth, Field Guide, Gutenberg 20.5 and 20.6 | Gutenberg Changelog (gutenbergtimes.com)
  
• Navigating the Accessibility Landscape: Real Stories with Bud Kraus | Accessibility Insights (dothewoo.io)
  
• WordPress Flexibility and Simplicity: Building for Users with Ben Ritner | Woo ProductChat (dothewoo.io)
  
• Why WordPress Maintenance Could Be Key for Your Freelance Business | The WP Minute (share.transistor.fm)
  
• Custom ChatGPT Bots For Your Membership Website | The Membership Machine Show (www.wp-tonic.com)