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WordPress 6.3 call for volunteers is now open with the proposed release date being August 8, 2023. Also, if you want to see any changes and improvements in the future release process, the retrospective form for WordPress 6.2 release process is now available.

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📰 WordPress & Around

All the updates around WordPress and its closely related technologies

Building blocks: The evolution of WordPress 2013-2023

The next volume documenting WordPress growth in the last decade is getting ready for release, hopefully on the anniversary of WordPress. But all is not yet done, as we the community still have a role to play. The book needs to be reviewed and if you are interested you can find all the chapters on GitHub.

• WordPress 6.3 planning proposal & call for volunteers: The proposed timeline for WordPress 6.3 has been published along with the call for volunteers. As of now the proposed release date for the next version is Aug 8, 2023.
• Recap: WordPress 6.1 “Misha” retrospective: A detailed summary of the feedback given by the community for the WordPress 6.1 release process has been published.
• WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” Retrospective: In order to improve the future WordPress version release process, a feedback form has been released which is open to everyone. The feedback and areas that need improvement will be based on the recent WordPress 6.2 release process.
• Experimental APIs in WordPress Core have largely been tamed: The last year’s proposal to stop merging experimental APIs from Gutenberg to WordPress Core is now implemented. This has been done due to JavaScript limitations which in earlier times resulted in the release of many experimental APIs.
• Contribute to the future of the WordPress app: An update on the changes made to the WordPress app is now live, which includes the removal of a few Jetpack features. The different ways in which the community can contribute to the future of the WordPress app are also provided.
• WordPress contributors continue exploring migration of public and private messages from Slack to Matrix: An update on the progress on replacing Slack with Matrix, an open-source federated chat system has been given by Automattic sponsored contributor Alex Kirk.
• Adding ChatGPT and DeepL in the Translation Memory:  ChatGPT and DeepL are now available on translate.wordpress.org.This is an experimental feature and will require an API key to enable them.
• WooCommerce 7.6 released: The latest version of WooCommerce is live and includes new features, performance enhancements, and several bug fixes. There are also two new blocks, the single product details block and also add to cart form block.
• In-browser WordPress tech demos: WordPress development with WordPress playground: Three different methods to create a WordPress plugin with WordPress playground were recently showcased at a hackathon.
• A new space to stay up to date with what’s happening with Google Bard: An experiment updates page is now live which allows everyone to keep track of everything that is being added and changed with Bard.
• Google planning a new search engine while working on new search features under Project Magi: A.I. is stretching its influence on Google, as new reports have suggested that a new search engine powered by A.I. is in the works. Also incorporating A.I. into the existing search engine is also in progress. The initiative comes under Project Magi.

🚨WEB SECURITY & VULNERABILITIES

A collection of web security and vulnerability news and updates for the past week

Severe vulnerability impacting 600,000 sites patched in Limit Login Attempts plugin

The plugin is vulnerable to unauthenticated stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to and including 1.7.1. A patch addressing this vulnerability was released on April 4, 2023 as version 1.7.2. 

• Privilege escalation vulnerability patched in WP Data Access WordPress Plugin: This flaw makes it possible for an authenticated attacker to grant themselves administrative privileges via a profile update if the targeted site has the ‘Role Management’ setting enabled. The vulnerability was patched with the newest version 5.3.8.
• Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (Apr 3, 2023 to Apr 9, 2023): 97 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 63 WordPress plugins and 5 WordPress themes.
• WordPress vulnerability report – April 12, 2023: Weekly vulnerability report from ithemes.

🔌 NEW PLUGINS & THEMES

Be one of the first ones to explore some fresh plugins and themes

Charleston theme

A fully responsive multipurpose blog theme with minimal design and various customization options.

• Gutenify Biz theme: A multipurpose modern block theme with multiple style variations.
• Magzava theme: A theme that suits well for online magazines, news portals, and blogs. It also includes multiple pre-designed widgets.
• Admin and Site Enhancements plugin: This plugin enhances various admin workflows and site aspects which would otherwise require multiple plugins.
• AI writer- the Gutenberg A.I. writer plugin: WordPress developers have been recently exploring the various possibilities that could be achieved by incorporating A.I. with Gutenberg and we finally have one such product. The AI writer integrates with the Gutenberg editor and utilizes ChatGPT API.
• PatternsWP plugin: The plugin provides various pre-designed block patterns that speed up the development process.

👥 COMMUNITY NEWS

Updates and News from WordPress Community

WCEU 2023 announces free workshop for kids

A workshop initiative has been announced by WordCamp Europe with the sole aim of introducing WordPress to the future generation.

• WPMU DEV launches a new AI assistant: A new AI-powered support chatbot is available to users in addition to 24/7 human support. This will not replace expert human support but can be seen as an attempt to provide a better service.
• Yoast SEO 20.5: Improvements and security fixes: The new version includes an updated Google SERP preview and several security fixes, and has also dropped the support for PHP 5.6, 7.0, and 7.1. The new version requires PHP 7.2.5 or higher.
• Tutor LMS v2.1.10 released: The latest version comes with a lot of new features such as an active login session feature, social login for Twitter, fraud protection on password reset form, and many more.
• BuddyPress to host virtual contributor day on April 20: A virtual contributor day will be hosted by BuddyPress to maximize participation alongside the in-person event.
• ACF wins Plugin Madness 2023: ACF has won first place in Torque’s Plugin Madness 2023. The second place was grabbed by WooCommerce and the third place by ManageWP Worker.
• Cohesive, an all new A.I. content editor: Kickstart your content with 100+ templates and the power of A.I. that makes your content as engaging and relevant as it could be.  The ability to edit text, images, and translations and also collaborate with your teammates in real time.

🔖INTERESTING READS & PODCASTS

More blog posts and podcasts from WordPress Community you don’t want to miss

• What is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)? From ithemes
• How to deal with plugin security issues: From Joost de Valk
• Rest API vs Web API: everything you need to know: From Kinsta
• Another step forward for inclusion and diversity: From WP Minute
• Post action report: bad firewall rule released to WPEngine customers Wednesday: From Wordfence
• What are breadcrumbs? Why are they important for SEO?: From Yoast
• Should a Block Theme power your next WordPress project? From Speckyboy
• How much does an SSL certificate cost (and is it worth it)? From Torque
• Full Site Editing: From GeneratePress
• What’s new in TypeScript 5.0: From Kinsta
• Building a community is now radically easier: From Mighty Networks
• Accelerating WordPress w/ Jonathan Wold: From WPwatercooler
• Tor browser review: An essential and anonymous way to surf the web: From Kinsta
• 68 cloud security statistics to be aware of in 2023: From Astra Security
• Vulnerability management: The must-read guide: From Astra Security
• April 2023 Google SEO office hours: From Google
• Google’s webspam report 2022 is now out:  Spambrain was able to detect 5 times more spam sites as compared to its findings in 2021 and almost 200 times more since its launch day.

🛠 GUIDE ZONE – HOWTO’S and MORE

Handpicked fresh guides from WordPress circle

• How to set up a content security policy (CSP) in 3 steps: From Sucuri
• How to add uptime monitoring on WordPress website: From Patchstack
• Using template patterns to build multiple homepage designs: From WordPress Developer Blog
• Oxygen basics: creating features/services sections with Oxygen: From Oxygen Builder
• How to use gradients in web design + examples: From Kadence WP
• How to stop videos negatively impacting Core Web Vitals: From Yoast
• How to replace images and media files in WordPress: An incredibly easy method that works for all: From RankMath
• Develop your first low-code Block theme: From Learn WordPress
• 5 Python scripts for automating SEO tasks: From Search Engine Land
• Using Template Parts: From Learn WordPress
• The Query Loop Block in WordPress: guide, tips, and tricks: From Jetpack
• Adding a sticky header or banner: From Learn WordPress
• Yoast SEO: a guide to set up the best SEO plugin for WordPress: From WP Marmite

📆 SAVE THE DATES

Do not miss a WordPress event ever again

• WooCommerce Contributor Day on April 19, 2023:The 24 hr virtual contributor day will be focusing on WooCommerce Core and WooCommerce Blocks repo.
• WordCamp Sofia on April 22 & 23: The call for speakers is out now.
• Web Agency Summit by Atarim on April 25-28, 2023: The online event will feature over 40+ WordPress experts, Disruptors and Thought Leaders.
• WordCamp US 2023: Call for sponsors is now open.
• WordCamp Kathmandu 2023: Call for organizers is now live.
• YoastCon 2023 on May 10 & 11: It’s a two-day interactive conference focused on search engine optimization and online marketing. 
• php[tek] 2023 on May 16-18, 2023: It is the longest-running web developer conference in the United States that focuses on the PHP programming language.
• WordCamp Lisboa on May 19 & 20: It is one of the largest WordPress conferences in Portugal.
• WordCamp Europe 2023 on June 8-10, 2023: Tickets are available now.
• Call for Mentors – WordCamp Europe 2023: Call for speaker mentors is out.
• The WordPress Community Summit on August 22-23, 2023: In the early planning stages, the Community Summit is an “unconference,” without slides, selected speakers, or planned presentations. 

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