WordCamp US 2025 is heading to vibrant Portland, Oregon, from August 26–29, 2025! Join fellow open source enthusiasts, developers, designers, and WordPress professionals from across the United States and around the world for four days of learning, networking, and collaboration at the Oregon Convention Center. Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is famous for its […]
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We’re thrilled to announce the release of Plesk Obsidian 18.0.70, our Anniversary Edition. It’s a milestone made possible by our incredible community. To celebrate, we’ve added a little surprise: type DISCO in your Plesk panel and see what happens! Let’s dive into what’s new, improved, and exciting in this special release. Panel & Hosting Enhancements […]
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As of July 2025, the WordPress Security Team will no longer provide security updates for WordPress versions 4.1 through 4.6. These versions were first released nine or more years ago and over 99% of WordPress installations run a more recent version. The chances this will affect your site, or sites, is very small. If you […]
Over 1,723 attendees from 84 countries gathered at the Messe and Congress Center Basel in Switzerland, and 20,353 more joined online for WordCamp Europe 2025. I’m personally very excited… There’s so much I want to do. I think there’s a clear pathway to 7.0 and beyond… Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder The flagship WordPress event kicked […]
Today, I’m pleased to announce the formation of a new WordPress AI Team, a dedicated group focused on accelerating and coordinating artificial intelligence projects across the WordPress ecosystem. AI is already transforming how people create and manage content online. As this technology evolves, it’s essential that WordPress remains at the forefront, ensuring innovation happens in […]
We once again reached out to our incredible community with a quick survey to gather feedback on the features we delivered in 2024, as well as plans for 2025. This was our fifth annual survey, and we cannot fully express our gratitude for your participation. With 557 responses, we’ve compiled a comprehensive overview of the […]
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If you want your website to rank higher on Google, tracking your SEO is one of the best things you can do. This means knowing how healthy your site is, which keywords are working, and what technical issues might be holding you back. The good news? You don’t have to do it all manually. In […]
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We’re excited to announce the latest updates and improvements in Plesk! This release brings a host of new features, enhancements, and important changes to ensure you have the best experience possible. Let’s dive into the highlights: Panel and Hosting Improvements Windows Server 2025 Support Support for Windows Server 2025 is now available. This update allows […]
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There’s no shortage of digital marketing tools out there, but let’s be honest: it takes some effort to figure out which ones are worth your time. Whether you’re building a website, improving your SEO, managing social media, or just trying to stay on top of your work, having the right tools can make life a […]
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WordPress Campus Connect, initially launched in October 2024 as a pilot program, has now been formally established as an official event series due to its resounding success. The inaugural program, spearheaded by myself, Anand Upadhyay, garnered immense enthusiasm from 400 Indian students who were eager to engage in hands-on WordPress training. WordPress Campus Connect transcends […]
If you work for a social media agency, you know the ins and outs of managing campaigns, clients, and content. However, you may also know how messy things can get without the right tools to simplify your workflow. This is why you need a solid social media management platform to help you cover all your […]
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WordPress 6.8.1 is now available! This minor release includes fixes for 15 bugs throughout Core and the Block Editor addressing issues affecting multiple areas of WordPress including the block editor, multisite, and REST API. For a full list of bug fixes, please refer to the release candidate announcement. WordPress 6.8.1 is a short-cycle maintenance release. […]
If you run an agency, you know how messy things can get: there’s always a deadline coming up, a client needing something, or a team member waiting on updates. But with the right project management tool, staying on top of everything gets way easier. You can keep your team organized, streamline communication, and make sure […]
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WordPress Jubilee
As I said, we’re dropping all the human blocks. Community guidelines, directory guidelines, and such will need to be followed going forward, but whatever blocks were in place before are now cleared. It may take a few days, but any pre-existing blocks are considered bugs to be fixed.
WordPress 6.8 “Cecil”
WordPress 6.8, code-named “Cecil,” refines your creative workflow with a streamlined Style Book, now available in select Classic themes. Enjoy faster navigation via speculative loading, stronger security with bcrypt password hashing, and over 100 accessibility improvements. With thoughtful editor upgrades and behind-the-scenes performance boosts, 6.8 delivers polish, power, and precision.
WordCamp Europe 2025 will be held in gorgeous Basel, Switzerland, from June 5 to 7. It will bring together open source enthusiasts, developers, and WordPress professionals from across the region—and the world! This year’s event offers fresh perspectives, engaging conversations, and countless opportunities to connect with the WordPress community, agencies, and innovators over three action-packed […]
WordPress 6.8 RC 3 is ready for download and testing! The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.8 is April 15, 2025. Your help testing over the next week is vital to ensuring the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.
The second Release Candidate (“RC2”) for WordPress 6.8 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC2 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase […]
WordPress 6.8 RC 1 is ready for download and testing! The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.8 is April 15, 2025. Your help testing over the next three weeks is vital to ensuring the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.
Here at Plesk, we aim to continuously improve the tools and features you use to manage your hosting environment. With Plesk Obsidian 18.0.68, we’ve introduced several exciting enhancements and new features designed to boost performance, streamline operations, and provide a more secure and user-friendly experience. Panel and Hosting Improvements CloudLinux 9 Support: Support for CloudLinux […]
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WordPress 6.8 Beta 3
WordPress 6.8 Beta 3 is ready for download and testing! The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.8 is April 15, 2025. Your help testing Beta and RC versions over the next four weeks is vital to ensuring the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.
WordPress 6.8 Beta 2
WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 is ready for download and testing! The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.8 is April 15, 2025. Your help testing Beta and RC versions over the next five weeks is vital to ensuring the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.
WordPress 6.8 Beta 1
WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 is ready for download and testing! The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.8 is April 15, 2025. Your help testing Beta and RC versions over the next six weeks is vital to ensuring the final release is everything it should be: stable, powerful, and intuitive.
Over 1,400 attendees from 71 countries gathered at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, and nearly 15,000 more joined online, for WordCamp Asia 2025. It’s the people. It’s the friendships and the stories. Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder The flagship WordPress event started with a dedicated Contributor Day, followed by two days of engaging talks, […]
This year is set to be transformative for WordPress, yet many decision-makers risk overlooking the immense opportunities ahead. Our new “WordPress in 2025” report highlights why WordPress should be a cornerstone of your long-term strategy. Stay ahead of the curve—read the report now to see how WordPress can drive growth and innovation for your business in the […]
The first major WordCamp of the year is here! WordCamp Asia 2025 lands in Manila, Philippines, from February 20-22, bringing together open source enthusiasts, developers, and WordPress professionals from across the region—and the world. With three packed days of learning, networking, and collaboration, this year’s event promises fresh insights, dynamic discussions, and plenty of opportunities […]
WordPress 6.7.2 is now available! This minor release includes 35 bug fixes, addressing issues affecting multiple components including the block editor, HTML API, and Customize. WordPress 6.7.2 is a short-cycle release. The next major release will be version 6.8 planned for April 15, 2025. If you have sites that support automatic background updates, the update […]
Plesk Obsidian 18.0.67 is now available, bringing exciting new features and updates. Ready to explore some of the main highlights of the upgrade? Read on below! Panel and Hosting Improvements PHP Hosting Experience faster load times and improved server performance with PHP 8.4, now available for websites hosted on Plesk server out of the box! […]
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