DreamHost Removed from WordPress
DreamHost has been removed from WordPress.org’s recommended hosting page. The update was made by Samuel Wood (Otto), “Tech Ninja” for Audrey Capital, and the page now exclusively … Source
WordCamp Asia Seeks Host City Applications for 2026
WordCamp Asia, one of WordPress’s premier flagship events, is seeking a host city for its 2026 edition. Previous editions were held in Bangkok and Taipei, with Manila set to host in 2025. Loc… Source
WPBeginner Spotlight 06: Black Friday Deals, New AI Tools +
Explore the biggest WordPress updates for November 2024, featuring AI-powered tools, Black Friday deals, and plugin launches. Don’t miss WPBeginner Spotlight. Source
#147 – Steve Burge on Transitioning WordPress to the SaaS
On the podcast today we have Steve Burge. Steve is experienced in building and marketing WordPress plugins and he’s here to share his journey, especially his recent ventures into the SaaS (Software… Source
WP Engine v. Automattic: Judge Inclined to Grant Injunction, Orders
The highly anticipated preliminary injunction hearing in the WP Engine v. Automattic case took place yesterday at the Northern California District Court. Presiding Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín mad… Source
WordPress.org Releases New ‘Secure Custom Fields’ Plugin With ACF Pro
In the latest chapter of the ongoing dispute between Automattic and WP Engine, a new plugin “Secure Custom Fields” ( has been added to the Plugin Repository by WordPress.org. This plugin has 90+ ac… Source
WordCamp Asia 2025 Announces Two Scholarships for Attendees
WordCamp Asia 2025, in partnership with The WordPress Foundation and WordCamp Central, has announced two scholarship opportunities for the upcoming event in Manila, Philippines. These scholarships … Source
Core Team Announces WordPress Release Schedule for 2025 and Issues
Automattician Héctor Prieto has revealed the schedule for WordPress releases in 2025. Similar to 2024, three major releases are planned: WordPress 6.8 – Beta 1 on March 4, stable release on April 1… Source
Automattic Acquires Harper; Founder Elijah Potter Joins the Team as
Automattic has acquired Harper, a grammar checker tailored for developers. Its founder, Elijah Potter, will join Automattic as a Code Wrangler, contributing significantly to the improvement of the … Source
PeepSo Leaves WordPress Plugin Repository
Matt Jaworski, Co-Founder of PeepSo.com, has announced that PeepSo is leaving the WordPress plugin repository. Moving forward, all updates for the plugin will be served directly from PeepSo’s serve… Source