This Week in WordPress #373

WP Builds

May 12 2026 | 01:31:11

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Show Notes

This episode covers the delay of WordPress 7.0 and the removal of real-time collaborative editing from its release, citing technical and performance challenges. The discussion explores newly emerging features in WordPress, including the rapid development of custom post type and custom field management in Gutenberg, AI’s growing influence in the ecosystem, supply chain security efforts, and innovations like WordPress Desktop Mode. The hosts also touch on recent community events, challenges facing large WordPress gatherings, industry layoffs influenced by AI, and ongoing efforts to improve plugin and site security.

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