Yoast Co-Founder Proposes a WordPress Contributor Board
Yoast co-founder Joost de Valk proposes a WordPress Contributor Board to promote transparency, fair contributions, and stakeholder representation within the community. His vision aims to sustain the open source ecosystem by encouraging companies to reinvest and collaborate for WordPress’s future.
WordPress Bans WP Engine Customers Over Trademark Dispute
WordPress has blocked WP Engine from accessing plugins and themes, impacting thousands of websites. The ban stems from a trademark dispute between WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. The move has sparked frustration within the tech community and concerns about the future of WordPress.
WordPress Seeks Trademarks for ‘Managed WordPress’ and ‘Hosted WordPress’
WordPress Foundation has filed trademark applications for "Managed WordPress" and "Hosted WordPress," potentially restricting commercial use of these terms by web hosts and plugin developers. Learn how this move could impact the WordPress ecosystem and the legal dynamics involved.
WP Engine Files Lawsuit Against WordPress, Automattic, and Matt Mullenweg
WP Engine has filed a lawsuit against WordPress, Automattic, and Matt Mullenweg over trademark disputes. Automattic is countersuing, with both sides accusing the other of harmful conduct within the WordPress community. Learn more about this escalating legal battle and its potential impact.
WordPress Co-Founder Matt Mullenweg Faces Backlash After Controversial WordCamp USA Keynote
WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg sparked controversy at WordCamp USA 2024 by criticizing WP Engine's contributions to the platform, leading to widespread backlash on social media. His comments ignited a debate on the role of companies in open source communities and the future of WordPress.
Critical LiteSpeed Cache Vulnerability Exposes 6 Million WordPress Sites to Hacking Risk
A major security flaw in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress allows hackers to take over websites. Updating alone won’t fix the issue—manual steps are required to secure your site. Learn how to protect your WordPress site from this critical vulnerability.
WordPress 6.6.2 Update Resolves Critical CSS Display Issue and Fixes Core Bugs
WordPress 6.6.2 brings 26 fixes, including a key CSS specificity issue affecting site design. This update also resolves bugs in the WordPress core and Gutenberg editor, enhancing site functionality and performance. Update now for improved stability and visual consistency.
XSS Vulnerability in Essential Addons for Elementor Affects Over 2M Sites
A significant security concern has been raised for users of the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin on WordPress, affecting more than two million websites.
Rank Math WordPress SEO Plugin Vulnerability Affects +2 Million Sites
The well-regarded WordPress plugin, Rank Math SEO, a tool favored by over two million website owners for optimizing search engine visibility, has recently undergone a crucial security update.
Astra Theme Vulnerability: A Critical Update for WordPress Users
Over the recent weekend, the Astra theme for WordPress, celebrated for its widespread use and versatility, implemented a crucial security patch.
