Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements on WordPress.org
Maintenance Releases for WordPress branches 4.7 to 6.7
WordPress has released maintenance updates for branches 4.7 to 6.7, backporting a root security certificate bundle update to ensure secure server-side HTTP requests. These updates are available for s...ites supporting automatic updates, while version 6.8.2 remains the latest supported version.
WP Engine AI Toolkit Vectorizes WordPress Sites For Smart Search
WP Engine has launched an AI Toolkit for WordPress sites, featuring Smart Search AI and a Managed Vector Database. The toolkit enhances search functionality and offers AI-powered recommendations, imp...roving user engagement and conversions. It simplifies AI integration for developers and site owners, supporting eCommerce and media sites with flat-rate pricing.
WordPress Update 6 . 8 . 2 - Ends Security Support For 0 . 9 % of Sites
WordPress has released the 6.8.2 maintenance update, which includes twenty core changes and fixes fifteen issues in the Gutenberg block editor. This update also marks the end of security support for ...WordPress versions 4.1 to 4.6, affecting only 0.9% of sites. The update aims to enhance user experience with improvements like immediate style changes in development mode and removal of obsolete attributes.
WordPress 6.8.2 is a maintenance release addressing 20 Core tickets and 15 Block Editor issues. This update is part of a short-cycle release, with automatic updates for supported sites. Security upda...tes for versions 4.1 to 4.6 have ended. The release was led by Jb Audras, Estela Rueda, and Zunaid Amin, with contributions from 96 community members.
WordPress.org has released WordPress 6.8.1, a maintenance update addressing 15 bugs in Core and the Block Editor, including fixes for multisite and REST API issues. The update will be applied automat...ically for supported sites, with more maintenance releases planned for 2025.
DoubleDome Digital Marketing Unveils Major Update to Its WordPress WordCount Plugin with Advanced Content Intelligence Tools
DoubleDome Digital Marketing has released a major update to its WordCount plugin for WordPress, adding advanced content intelligence features such as sentence, paragraph, and page counts, dynamic rea...ding time estimates, and a new SEO Mode for content optimization directly within the WordPress editor.
WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 3 is available for download and testing. It is advised to test this version on a non-production server to ensure its readiness for final release.
WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 2 is available for download and testing. It is advised to test this version on a non-production server to ensure quality before the final release.
WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 1 is available for download and testing, marking an important milestone in its development. Users are advised to test this version on a non-production server to ensure... the final release is optimal.
WordPress 6.8 Beta 3 is available for testing, but it should not be used on production sites. Users can test it using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, direct download, or command line.
WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 is available for testing, with instructions on how to test it using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, direct download, or WP-CLI command. It is advised not to use this beta versi...on on production sites.
WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 is available for download and testing. Users are advised to test it in a non-production environment using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin or direct download.
WordPress 6.7.2 is a maintenance release addressing 35 bug fixes in components like the block editor and HTML API. It is a short-cycle release, with the next major version 6.8 planned for April 2025.
WordPress faces legal issues as WP Engine wins an injunction against Automattic, requiring access to WordPress.org resources. Mullenweg announced a holiday break for WordPress.org amid ongoing drama and compliance with the injunction.
WordPress faces legal issues as WP Engine wins an injunction against Automattic, requiring access to WordPress.org resources. Mullenweg announced a holiday break for WordPress.org amid ongoing drama ...and compliance with the injunction.
WordPress.org introduces the ability to write electronic books and documents offline using the Block Editor, featuring clean markup and easy navigation tools like List View and Outline panels.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Moves by WordPress.org
We Just Launched the WordPress Development Course for the Modern Era
Pronto Marketing, a prominent WordPress agency, has acquired three WordPress-focused companiesWP Site Kit, Pixel Perfect, and SwiftSites. This strategic move adds over 60 clients to Pronto's portfoli...o, enhancing its management of more than 1,000 WordPress websites and marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy.
Corporate News and Organizational Updates on WordPress.org
Announcing the Formation of the WordPress AI Team
WordPress.org has launched a dedicated AI Team to drive and coordinate artificial intelligence initiatives across its open-source platform. The team will focus on integrating AI technologies in align...ment with WordPress community values and standards, aiming to enhance content creation and site management for users globally.
WordPress Community Creates 1,000 Block Themes in 1,000 Days
WordPress.org community creates 1,000 Block themes in 1,000 days, enhancing customization and flexibility for users and agencies through evolving design tools and style variations.
