WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0 Beta 5
WordPress 7.0 Beta 5 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 test Beta 5 on a test server and site.WordPress 7.0 Beta 5 can be tested […]
Open Channels FM: The Evolution of Hosting Security Standards and the Impact on Emerging Technologies
In today’s episode it’s time to take a look into the world of ethical hosting and the ever-evolving challenges of internet infrastructure. Joining co-hosts Dave Lockie and Robert Jacobi is David Snead, director of the Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA) and a longstanding advocate for better standards in web hosting. In this conversation, they explores what […]
Matt: WordPress Everywhere
As we announced and TechCrunch covered, my.wordpress.net has soft-launched. What this means is you need to fundamentally shift how you think about WordPress. From the beginning, WordPress has always been open source, giving you freedom, liberty, autonomy, and digital sovereignty. Open source is the most powerful idea of our generation. For the past few decades, […]
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9.4 Release
WordPress 6.9.4 is now available! WordPress 6.9.2 and WordPress 6.9.3 were released yesterday, addressing 10 security issues and a bug that affected template file loading on a limited number of sites. The WordPress Security Team has discovered that not all of the security fixes were fully applied, therefore 6.9.4 has been released containing the necessary […]
#208 – Behind the Scenes at the CloudFest Hackathon
Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress, the people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case a firsthand look at the CloudFest Hackathon. If you’d like to subscribe to […]
WordPress.org blog: Your Browser Becomes Your WordPress

For nearly two decades, WordPress has been known for a simple, powerful idea: that anyone should be able to get online and start creating with minimal friction. The famous five-minute install captured that spirit for an earlier era of the web. Today, we’re introducing my.WordPress.net, a new take on that idea designed for a new […]
Open Channels FM: WordPress Takes the Stage at CloudFest with the WP Business and Agency Summit
WordPress is making waves at CloudFest with the WP Business & Agency Summit on March 23 in Germany. It’s all about growth, partnerships, and innovation, connecting agencies and cloud services for great networking.
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9.2 Release
WordPress 6.9.2 is now available! This is a security release that features several fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can download WordPress 6.9.2 from WordPress.org, or visit your WordPress Dashboard, click “Updates”, and then click “Update Now”. If you have sites that support automatic […]
Open Channels FM: Behind the Scenes at CloudFest Europe’s Playground for Cloud, Security, and Hosting Innovation
In this episode Soeren, Myles and Robert discuss CloudFest 2026, highlighting its unique amusement park setting, various networking opportunities, and some new features for attendees.
Matt: Gone (Almost) Phishin’
This is a little embarrassing to share, but I’d rather someone else be able to spot a dangerous scam before they fall for it. So, here goes. One evening last month, my Apple Watch, iPhone, and Mac all lit up with a message prompting me to reset my password. This came out of nowhere; I […]