bbPress: bbPress 2.6.18 is out!
bbPress 2.6.18 is a maintenance release focused on forum imports and first-login password upgrades. Imported users can now upgrade their
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
WordPress.org blog: WordPress Takes Its Turn Leading the Open Website Alliance
I’m happy to announce that I am now serving as president of the Open Website Alliance (OWA), representing the WordPress
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OpenStation Blog: Drag, Drop, Preview: How a Post Gets Written in OpenStation
I started writing a post (this post!). Then, as usually happens, I needed a picture, so I dragged one straight
Read MoreStripe Payment Links vs Embedded WordPress Forms: Which Should You Use?
Should you share a Stripe Payment Link or embed a payment form on your WordPress site? Compare setup, branding, features,
Read MoreHow to Build a WooCommerce Print Shop Order Form With File Upload
Build a WooCommerce print-shop page where customers upload artwork, pick a size, and unlock bulk discounts. Step-by-step PPOM walkthrough inside!
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OpenStation Blog: A better way to use WordPress
I have been using WordPress for a long time, and I still love it. But wp-admin has basically worked in
Read MoreOpen Channels FM: OCN Week in Review #4
This week Robert Jacobi shared about the evolving landscape of open source and tech. Highlights include AI’s growing role in
Read MoreOpen Channels FM: Drawing the Line Between Openness and Noise in the Digital World
Is sharing everything always good? Bob Dunn reflects on transparency and the noise in online spaces.
Read MoreWordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.1.1 Maintenance and Security Release
This security and maintenance release features 17 bug fixes on Core, 19 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 11
Read MoreWordPress Autoloaded Options: Find and Fix wp_options Bloat
Every page load makes WordPress reread all autoloaded wp_options rows, even junk from deleted plugins. Check yours with one safe
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