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Short updates from the WordPress world - releases, changes, and important announcements.

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Security
WordPress 7.0.4 fixes an RCE vulnerability – check your core update now
12 Aug
Security
BdThemes supply chain compromise: WordPress admins should check affected sites now
8 Aug
Security
WordPress 7.0.3 fixes security issues – update your site now
6 Aug

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WooCommerce
WooCommerce 11.0.1 is out: security fixes for checkout, Store API, and guest sessions
10 Aug
WooCommerce
Stripe for WooCommerce security update: check your version and test checkout
6 Aug
WooCommerce
WooCommerce Newsletter Causes Brief Site Outage – What You Should Know
3 Aug

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Ecosystem
WordPress Week 31/2026: Update Security, WooCommerce 11.0 and WordPress 7.1 Testing
2 Aug

August 2026

AI in WordPress

News about AI plugins, integrations and product updates in the WordPress ecosystem.

July 2026

June 2026

May 2026

April 2026

March 2026

10 Mar
- Security
  WordPress 6.9.2 Released: Immediate Update Required for Security Fixes
  WordPress 6.9.2 is out now, addressing critical security vulnerabilities. Site owners must update immediately to protect their sites.
  10 Mar 2026
- Security
  WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate Coming Soon – Key Updates for Site Owners
  WordPress 7.0 is approaching with significant updates. Site owners must stay informed about new features and crucial security fixes.
  10 Mar 2026

October 2025

June 2025

18 Jun
- Security
  End of Security Updates for WordPress Versions 4.1 – 4.6: What It Means for Your Site’s Security
  The WordPress Security Team will stop updates for versions 4.1 – 4.6 in July 2025, raising security risks for users of these versions.
  18 Jun 2025

March 2025

5 Mar
- Security
  WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 Released – Key Updates and Security Call to Action
  WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 is out with over 370 enhancements and 520 bug fixes. Security researchers are invited to report vulnerabilities for…
  5 Mar 2025

October 2024

12 Oct
- Security
  WordPress Forks ACF into Secure Custom Fields to Address Security Flaws
  WordPress has launched Secure Custom Fields, a fork of ACF, to fix security issues and eliminate commercial upsells. Site owners should…
  12 Oct 2024

September 2024

25 Sept
- Security
  WP Engine Banned from WordPress.org: Implications for Site Owners
  WP Engine’s ban from WordPress.org raises concerns for site owners about security and support issues. Here’s what you need to know.
  25 Sept 2024

June 2024

24 Jun
- Security
  WordPress 6.5.5 Released – Immediate Update Required for Security Fixes
  WordPress 6.5.5 includes critical security fixes. Site owners should update immediately to protect against vulnerabilities.
  24 Jun 2024

April 2024

9 Apr
- Security
  WordPress 6.5.2 Released – Critical Security Fixes and Bug Updates
  WordPress 6.5.2 includes critical security fixes and bug updates. Site owners should update immediately to protect their websites.
  9 Apr 2024

February 2024

12 Feb
- Security
  WordPress 6.5 Beta 1 Launching February 13 – What You Need to Know
  WordPress 6.5 Beta 1 is set to launch on February 13, 2024, introducing new features and a call for security testing with double bounties.
  12 Feb 2024

January 2024

30 Jan
- Security
  WordPress 6.4.3 Released – Immediate Security Update Required
  WordPress 6.4.3 includes critical security fixes and bug resolutions. Site owners should update immediately to protect against…
  30 Jan 2024