In this episode of The WP Week, we dive into the latest news and updates from the WordPress ecosystem. The legal battle between WP Engine and Automattic heats up, with new court filings and speculation about Automattic’s revenue challenges. We explore how over 50,000 websites have migrated away from WP Engine and what this means for the community.

We also cover exciting developments around International Women’s Day, including WordCamps and diversity initiatives, plus an insightful retrospective on the WordPress 6.7 “Rollins” release. Get the scoop on upcoming releases like WordPress 6.8 and Gutenberg 20.3, and learn about new features such as improved pattern organization and progress tracking on Learn WordPress.

In security news, a Reflected XSS vulnerability in the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin has been patched, and Microsoft has removed risky VSCode extensions from its marketplace. We also discuss the latest trends, including a Vox Media survey revealing younger generations are turning to AI tools over traditional search engines.

On the business side, we celebrate milestones with Brainstorm Force’s 16-year anniversary and SureCart’s approach to 100,000 active installs. New projects like Divi AI, Autodelve, and the new Fontis Block plugin by WP Messiah showcase the vibrant innovation in the community.

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Stay tuned for more updates, and keep your WordPress sites secure and up-to-date. Don’t miss out—tune in now! 🚀