In today's podcast, we cover WordPress concerns, DOM size issues, HTTP Request API, WooCommerce 8.1.0 release, and WPGraphQL's features. Stay tuned!

136 WordPress vulnerabilities reported, impacting millions of sites. Wordfence launches CLI scanner for malware detection. New ActivityPub plugin available. Concerns over WordPress.com plugin directory duplication and sock puppets in the community. #WordPress #WebsiteSecurity

Today's news in the WordPress world includes a guide on switching to a block theme, investment in publishers, WooCommerce 8.1.0 release, and demands for better plugin metrics. Stay updated!

August 2023 brought the WordPress community together for the Community Summit and WordCamp US. WordPress 6.3 was also released, giving users a sneak peek into the future. Challenges were faced and solutions found, but security concerns arose with the Slimstat Analytics plugin. On a positive note, 10up announced their merger with Fueled, expanding their team and market reach.

Gutenberg 16.6 released with block hooks and toolbar improvements, PHPCS and WordPress sniff options, Mastodon-WordPress integration, FestingerVault controversy, HeroPress success stories, WP-CLI power, and monetizing themes in the era of Block Editor.

This week's WordPress news covers Wordfence vulnerability report, GoDaddy retiring Media Temple, new WordPress TV video, OmniForm release, Learning Hub on WordPress.com, and WP Includes mentorship scheme. Stay updated!

Read about the latest updates in Gutenberg, WooCommerce Blocks, WordPress Core, skipping the cart page in WooCommerce, a personal essay on WordPress by Justin Kopepasah, installing PHPCS on MacOS, and troubleshooting common WordPress site errors.

WooCommerce Core Beta shortens release cycle, WordPress calls for testing on translations & block variations, proposal to change input date type for scheduling blog posts, and Human Made organizes AI conference. Find more info in related links.

Exciting updates from the WordPress community: insights from the Community Summit, WordCamp US talks on YouTube, and lessons in building enterprise plugins.

Patchstack reports 404 vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins, Learn WordPress releases new content, and a cautionary tale on hiring without a contract.