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The WordPress.com Student Plan Is Here: Give Your Students a Website They Can Keep
Today at WordCamp US 2026, we’re officially launching WordPress.com Education. A free dedicated Student Plan, built to give students the tools of a professional WordPress.com environment while they learn.
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WordPress.com Changelog: Brand Memory and Better Renewal Warnings
A new AI tool for brand voice guidelines, plan expiration notices, and various fixes.
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What to See at WordCamp US 2026: Speakers, Demos, and More
WordCamp US 2026 is coming to Phoenix for the first time on August 16–19, and there’s a lot competing for your time and attention. If you’re planning your schedule, start here: our selection of eight speakers worth catching, hands-on demos of WordPress Studio and WordPress Agent, and something new for students and educators. This year,…
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Hey there 👀 @jubs here…
Hey there 👀 @jubs here… our team was chatting about how “Inbox” and “Messages” can be too similar terms, and can be easily confused with each other.should we rename “Inbox” to something else?askssubmissionscontributionsplease keep it “Inbox”something else (say in the comments / tags)See Resultscurious to hear your thoughts…
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Introducing the WordPress Browser Extension
The official WordPress Browser Extension is now available for Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers in the Chrome Web Store and for Safari on macOS in the Mac App Store. This new open source extension lets logged-in site users easily hide the admin bar while keeping its most helpful shortcuts in the browser toolbar, provides quick…
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Now in Labs: Message Requests
Want more control over which new messages get your attention? If you enable Message Requests in Labs, you’ll get a new section in your Messages menu to catch messages from blogs you don’t follow or haven’t messaged before. This only applies if your blog’s “Who can message me” setting is Everyone.Message Requests won’t send you…
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Integrating Akamai with WordPress VIP
Learn how to integrate Akamai with WordPress VIP, configure caching, secure origin traffic, and manage DNS cutover with minimal downtime.
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Your Next Post Can Be a Podcast
Jetpack 16.1 makes starting a podcast easy: simply upload audio to a post and publish. Your episode is distributed across your site, email subscribers, and major podcast platforms automatically. With options for upgrades, users can access detailed analytics and claim ownership of their content. Start your podcast today with Jetpack!
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WordPress 7.0.4 Release
WordPress 7.0.4 is now available WordPress 7.0.4 is now available which features a security fix. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can update to WordPress 7.0.4 by downloading it from WordPress.org, or visiting your site’s Dashboard → Updates and clicking Update Now. Sites that support…
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WRONG AGAIN
WP Engine’s motion is a desperate attempt to get sanctions and other extreme remedies because Matt used ephemeral messaging in personal communications with romantic partners having nothing to do with this case. Here’s what really happened, as the brief we filed tonight shows:
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Why So Many People Still Don't Own a Domain
Owning a domain is essential for establishing personal online identity, yet many overlook it, confused by misconceptions that domains equate to websites. A domain provides flexibility and permanence, accommodating future changes without the pressure of immediate commitment. It’s a valuable digital asset, offering choice and ownership over one’s online presence.
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What Comes After AI Adoption
Enterprise teams are embracing AI. The challenge now is deciding how it fits into the business.
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WooCommerce 11.0.1 Release Notes
WooCommerce 11.0.1 has been released with targeted fixes for security, WordPress 7.1 compatibility, Store API behavior, analytics validation, and logging performance. The post WooCommerce 11.0.1 Release Notes appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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What’s new for developers? (August 2026)
WordPress 7.1 ships August 19, and the Field Guide is out. Responsive block styles, pseudo states, the SVG Icon API, and an always-iframed post editor coming soon.
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New: Merge Chats, Labels, Polls…
Merge Chats Beeper solved bringing all your people from different apps in one app. Now, Beeper goes a step further and lets you merge chats with the same person across multiple apps into one chat. One person, multiple networks, one view. You can simply chat with your people instead of thinking about the underlying chat…
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We Wrote a Guide for Every Kind of WordPress Team. Here’s the Prompt for Yours.
Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is what lets an AI client like Claude or ChatGPT connect directly to an account and take real action in it, instead of just answering questions about it. For hosting, […] The post We Wrote a Guide for Every Kind of WordPress Team. Here’s the Prompt for Yours. appeared first…
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WordPress 7.0.3 release
WordPress 7.0.3 is now available WordPress 7.0.3 is now available which features several security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can update to WordPress 7.0.3 by downloading it from WordPress.org, or visiting your site’s Dashboard → Updates and clicking Update Now. Sites that support…
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August Office Hours: WCUS and WooCommerce Foundations
Join our August Developer Office Hours to compare notes from WordCamp US and discuss the first weeks of WooCommerce's renewed focus on core performance, reliability, extensibility, and developer experience. The post August Office Hours: WCUS and WooCommerce Foundations appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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Ed Thomas on Fixing Bugs, Learning AI, and Never Getting Bored
Meet Ed Thomas, who leads one of the Escalated Support teams for WordPress.com. Ed’s team handles site migrations, cleans up hacked sites, and fixes bugs across the platform, work that changes every day and never lets him get bored. He talks about how AI has become a genuine learning partner in his job, helping him…
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Security update for Stripe for WooCommerce
Please update Stripe for WooCommerce for the latest security update. The post Security update for Stripe for WooCommerce appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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Introducing Reconciliation Reports for WooPayments
WooPayments is introducing Reconciliation Reports that explain how the balance moves from the start to the end of the specified period. The post Introducing Reconciliation Reports for WooPayments appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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This is now rolling out on Android! Let us know if you notice any weirdness.
engineering:Coming soon to the mobile apps: Inbox tab in Activity Ever wondered where to find your blog’s received asks and submissions on the mobile app? They’re in settings, which takes a lot of taps to get to, especially if you have multiple blogs. We heard some feedback on our recent update to settings on Android that…
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Security update for WooCommerce Subscriptions
If you have sites running WooCommerce Subscriptions (production or staging), please update to 9.1.0. If you have trouble updating, contact our Happiness team for further assistance. The post Security update for WooCommerce Subscriptions appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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Why 65% of digital leaders say their platform is a top barrier to scaling AI
A new IDC study commissioned by WooCommerce found that 65% of digital leaders see legacy platform rigidity as a top barrier to scaling AI. Here's how agencies can turn that finding into a sharper client conversation and new business.
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What’s new in WooCommerce 11.0: Faster product pages, analytics updates, and more
Check out the latest updates in the WooCommerce 11.0 release.
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WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 7.1 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to evaluate RC1 on a test server and site. WordPress 7.1 RC1…
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For your security, “Account activity” email notifications (sign-ins, password changes, and similar…
changes:July, 2026Please be aware of common scams! If someone contacts you with a scam, please report and block them. Outside of our support email and official [tumblr] accounts ONLY on [tumblr] (when in doubt, look for the same Staff Member badge that you see on this blog), Staff will never message you or reply to…
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How to Safely Roll Out WordPress and PHP Updates at Scale
Keeping WordPress core and PHP versions current is one of the clearest ways to protect site performance, compatibility, and security. It is also one of the most tedious parts of managing more than a site […] The post How to Safely Roll Out WordPress and PHP Updates at Scale appeared first on Pressable.
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What’s the value of DataViews and who is it for?
What are DataViews and DataForms actually for? An honest look at whether they're the right foundation for WordPress and WooCommerce admin screens, and where we'd like your input. The post What’s the value of DataViews and who is it for? appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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Newspack Helps Hong Kong Free Press Protect Its Stories
The site has developed a greater variety of member benefits, from feature previews and exclusive columns to ad-free browsing, and increased donations by 33 percent.
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WooCommerce 11.0 Release Notes
WooCommerce 11.0 is out with a focus on guest checkout, performance and backlog improvements, and a batch of experimental features for developers. The post WooCommerce 11.0 Release Notes appeared first on The WooCommerce Developer Blog.
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Why Writers Are Trying So Hard to Sound Human
The rise of AI writing tools has led some authors to intentionally add imperfections to their work to avoid seeming automated. However, the essence of authentic writing lies in individuality and unique perspectives, not superficial flaws. Genuine connection with readers stems from distinct voices, which far outweigh mere competence or perfection.
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Brickomattic: A Celebration of What We Have Built
How (and why) Automattician Zach Spears designed a collection of Automattic-specific LEGO® kits.
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Rethinking do_action(): Events as objects, hooks as class names
How to use typed event objects to improve the payload you send to plugin and theme extenders.
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You can now sign into the WooCommerce app with one scan
Our engineers built new way to login to your mobile app in seconds. Here's how.
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From found to bought: Getting your store ready to sell through AI
Agentic commerce turns AI shoppers into buyers. Here's how to prepare your store and get discovered.
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