This week’s episode dives into one of the most heated community debates in recent memory after an official WordPress.org social post sparked backlash over tone, professionalism, and leadership. We break down the reactions from long-time contributors, what it says about governance, and why it matters for the future of the project.

Beyond the controversy, we cover early planning for WordPress 7.0, including proposed timelines, PHP support changes, and new leadership roles opening up across Core, Themes, and Plugins. Security remains front and center with hundreds of new vulnerabilities reported, a major Demo Importer Plus patch, and broader discussions around trust, automation, and AI’s growing role in the ecosystem. We also look at key acquisitions, partnerships, plugin releases, funding programs, and new tools pushing WordPress forward.

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Stay tuned for a packed episode covering community tensions, platform evolution, security updates, and the ideas shaping what WordPress becomes next.