# wordpress news (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wordpress news. Page: Feed: --- ## [Plugin Pulse 19: Your Go-To Plugin Source: AtoZ Delivers the Goods Every Time! – WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged #19](https://wppluginsatoz.com/plugin-pulse-post/plugin-pulse-19-your-go-to-plugin-source-atoz-delivers-the-goods-every-time-wp-plugins-a-to-z-unplugged-19/) _2026-08-14 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... The post Plugin Pulse 19: Your Go-To Plugin Source: AtoZ Delivers the Goods Every Time! – WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged #19 appeared first on WP Plugins A to Z . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/08/Plugin-Pulse-WP-Plugins-A-to-Z-Unplugged-19.mp3) ## [480 – Community, uncertainty, and adaptation in the age of AI](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/08/13/480-community-uncertainty-and-adaptation-in-the-age-of-ai/) _2026-08-13 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ The conversation focused on WordPress's recent market share decline, with data showing a dip from a 36% peak in 2022 to 33% in 2026. Casey and I discussed the rise of alternative platforms like Shopify and Webflow, the impact of AI-driven site building, and WordPress' marketing challenges compared to competitors. We got into how plugin developers and agencies must reassess products and business… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2568771/c1e-n1vszp061udznzd-dmdd8mgzaxdg-0xzwpd.mp3) ## [This Week in WordPress #383](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/08/11/this-week-in-wordpress-383/) _2026-08-11 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ Join Nathan Wrigley, Rhys Wynne, Marc Benzakein, Bud Kraus. The conversation focused on recent WordPress news, including a surge in security vulnerability reports, new AI-related regulations in the EU, and the latest WordPress 7.0.3 and 7.1 releases. A key theme that emerged was plugin and site security, especially in response to AI and evolving threats. The discussion explored community… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2567219/c1e-kjnadk1owtx9grw-gpdd5n63cg66-izwxk4.mp3) ## [479 – How Clonable automates and personalises multisite translation for WordPress](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/08/06/479-how-clonable-automates-and-personalises-multisite-translation-for-wordpress/) _2026-08-06 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ The conversation focused on Niels Arts and his work on Clonable, a SaaS solution for managing multilingual websites. One concept discussed was how Clonable allows site owners to create separate versions of their websites in different languages, keeping them synchronised while permitting specific local changes. We also chatted about the technical method of scraping and translating site content… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2558437/c1e-n1vszp9p7ton2g7-qdx1gp20b9op-pflosn.mp3) ## [This Week in WordPress #382](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/08/04/this-week-in-wordpress-382/) _2026-08-04 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Cami MacNamara, Alex Standiford. The conversation focused on recent developments in the WordPress ecosystem, including highlights from version 7.1, a new accessibility community initiative, and a modern revamp of the WordPress admin using AI. The discussion explored WordCamp events, educational initiatives, and marketing strategies for agencies and… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2558370/c1e-g59ar5gj1b0xvrk-gpd5v47rimqn-pdhtth.mp3) ## [478 – Inside WordPress 7.1 – responsive styling, new blocks, media modal and behind-the-scenes changes](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/07/30/478-inside-wordpress-7-1-responsive-styling-new-blocks-media-modal-and-behind-the-scenes-changes/) _2026-07-30 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne McCarthy joined this “At The Core” episode to highlight what's ahead in WordPress 7.1. Anne, as release lead, outlined major features like responsive styling, persistent admin bar, and improved inline notes. Birgit emphasised practical upgrades such as the new image crop modal and customisable viewports. Both guests celebrated the retention of the Classic Block after… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2549136/c1e-r2pfo49rpangndd-v604qdxqsk0k-vtmwhu.mp3) ## [This Week in WordPress #381](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/07/28/this-week-in-wordpress-381/) _2026-07-28 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Marc Benzakein, Zach Stepek. The conversation focused on major WordPress developments, including the release of WordPress 7.0.2 and its AI-discovered vulnerability, updates in WordPress 7.1 beta 3, and the introduction of new Gutenberg features like playlist and tabs blocks. A key theme that emerged was the growing impact, both positive and challenging, of… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2549569/c1e-d1xsox39rt00xrz-ok8z6k2jbgqp-2acc8c.mp3) ## [Interview 82 – With Marcus Burnette on Building WellPlayedWP, The WP World, and What Real WordPress Builders Need from Plugins](https://wppluginsatoz.com/podcast-interview/interview-82-with-marcus-burnette/) _2026-07-27 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... Welcome to Interview 82 on WP Plugins A to Z, where we dive deep into the world of WordPress innovation and developer stories. In this episode of WP Plugins A to Z we sit down with Marcus Burnette, longtime WordPress community member, plugin developer, and founder of WellPlayedWP. Marcus has spent years in the ecosystem \[…\] The post Interview 82 – With Marcus… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/07/Interview82-WPPlugins-A-to-Z.mp3) ## [477 – Classic themes to Block Editor: lessons from a WordPress plugin business](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/07/23/477-classic-themes-to-block-editor-lessons-from-a-wordpress-plugin-business/) _2026-07-23 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ Today were talking about the creation and evolution of the Slidy Panel WordPress plugin, designed to offer customisable slide-in panels for block-based sites. We discussed the challenge of plugin naming and adapting to block directory requirements, and the impact of AI on the web development industry. We also got into the need for human expertise in bespoke website creation. Towards the end, we… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2543420/c1e-69qb76m64uzzm38-5zrx9oj3s7w0-jfwrem.mp3) ## [WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged #18 – Code is Cheap, Expertise is Scarce: Lessons from This Week’s Plugin Wars](https://wppluginsatoz.com/plugin-pulse-post/wp-plugins-a-to-z-unplugged-18-code-is-cheap-expertise-is-scarce-lessons-from-this-weeks-plugin-wars/) _2026-07-20 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... We start with a WooCommerce company that just made its core plugins free and is now selling expertise instead of features. Then we look at a license model that can turn a purchased tool into a rented one overnight. The post WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged #18 – Code is Cheap, Expertise is Scarce: Lessons from This Week’s Plugin Wars appeared first on WP Plugins A to Z . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/07/Plugin-Pulse-WP-Plugins-A-to-Z-Unplugged-18.mp3) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JEOaZv5sOP5W) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [476 – Amber Hinds on restoring faith in WordPress: hard work, accessibility, and long-term plugin success](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/07/16/476-amber-hinds-on-restoring-faith-in-wordpress-hard-work-accessibility-and-long-term-plugin-success/) _2026-07-16 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ The conversation focused on Amber Hinds’ personal journey restoring faith in the WordPress community during challenging times. A key theme was how Amber’s Accessibility Checker plugin has succeeded thanks to her relentless long-term effort, deep expertise in accessibility, and a strategic focus on higher-budget clients like agencies and enterprises. The discussion explored Amber’s commitment to… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2532831/c1e-jqni4rq5rc0x779-jpkjopxri52g-h3puhp.mp3) ## [Backend Bottlenecks Exposed: 62k Plugin Benchmarks, Local Slow-Query Analysis, and Zero-Bloat Tooling with Marcin Dudek 81](https://wppluginsatoz.com/podcast-interview/backend-bottlenecks-exposed-62k-plugin-benchmarks-local-slow-query-analysis-and-zero-bloat-tooling-with-marcin-dudek-81/) _2026-07-14 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... It's interview 81 In this episode of WP Plugins A to Z, Marcin Dudek breaks down the backend realities that frontend caching layers frequently mask on production WordPress sites. The 15-year developer and former CreativeMinds CTO details his local-only Slow Query Analyzer, hook profiler, MakeWPFast benchmark data covering over 62,000 plugins, and the modular design… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/07/Interview81-WPPlugins-A-to-Z.mp3) ## [This Week in WordPress #380](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/07/14/this-week-in-wordpress-380/) _2026-07-14 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ Join Nathan Wrigley, Sé Reed, Marc Benzakein, Alex Standiford. The conversation focused on current trends in the WordPress ecosystem, including the decision to retain the classic block, the release of an open source documentary, and concerns over declining plugin sales and community participation. A key theme that emerged was the shifting landscape caused by AI and changing community dynamics,… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2530458/c1e-g59arogw1c0dk1x-z3oz5j51a71n-w0c19m.mp3) ## [475 – Human creativity still matters in the age of AI](https://wpbuilds.com/2026/07/09/475-human-creativity-still-matters-in-the-age-of-ai/) _2026-07-09 · Nathan Wrigley · WP Builds_ Well this is a different episode from the normal things we get into on WP Builds. It's about the intersection of human creativity and AI, sparked by a handmade zine (I did not know what that was) titled "Human Creativity in the Age of AI." Tess talks about the emotional and practical significance of creative processes versus AI-generated output. We explore how AI is 'democratising' access to… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/wpbuilds/2523317/c1e-kjnad3p6jaxoprd-9jg41jk6c1n4-wttrb9.mp3) ## [From Rogue Admins to Clicker Games: Real Talk on WP Plugins & Infrastructure – Plugin Pulse: WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged #17](https://wppluginsatoz.com/plugin-pulse-post/from-rogue-admins-to-clicker-games-real-talk-on-wp-plugins-infrastructure-plugin-pulse-wp-plugins-a-to-z-unplugged-17/) _2026-07-06 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... Supply Chain Attack on OptinMonster, TrustPulse, and PushEngage: Tampered CDN Scripts Auto-Creating Rogue Admins The post From Rogue Admins to Clicker Games: Real Talk on WP Plugins & Infrastructure – Plugin Pulse: WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged #17 appeared first on WP Plugins A to Z . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/07/Plugin-Pulse-WP-Plugins-A-to-Z-Unplugged-17.mp3) ## [Unlock the Plugin Vault: AtoZ’s Latest WordPress Gems Revealed!](https://wppluginsatoz.com/unlock-the-plugin-vault-atozs-latest-wordpress-gems-revealed/) _2026-06-23 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... It's Episode 673 and we have plugins for ACF Membership Uploading, Cube-Colouring, and some WordPress News. It's all coming up on WordPress Plugins A - Z! The post Unlock the Plugin Vault: AtoZ’s Latest WordPress Gems Revealed! appeared first on WP Plugins A to Z . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/06/Episode673-WPPlugins-A-to-Z.mp3) ## [Lifetime License Lies: The River of Broken Trust – Plugin Pulse: WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged #16](https://wppluginsatoz.com/plugin-pulse-post/lifetime-license-lies-the-river-of-broken-trust-plugin-pulse-wp-plugins-a-to-z-unplugged-16/) _2026-06-15 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... This episode of Plugin Pulse dives into the growing frustration with “lifetime” licenses in the WordPress ecosystem, using BuddyBoss as a prime example of the bait-and-switch trend. Longtime buyers are discovering that core features like gamification are now being moved behind new $199/year paywalls, eroding the value of their original purchases. The post Lifetime… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/06/Plugin-Pulse-WP-Plugins-A-to-Z-Unplugged-16.mp3) ## [WordPress Plugin Revolution: Level Up Your Site with AtoZ Insights!](https://wppluginsatoz.com/wordpress-plugin-revolution-level-up-your-site-with-atoz-insights/) _2026-06-09 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... It's Episode 672 and we have plugins for Pixellizing Images with Blockified Photos, and some WordPress News. It's all coming up on WordPress Plugins A - Z! The post WordPress Plugin Revolution: Level Up Your Site with AtoZ Insights! appeared first on WP Plugins A to Z . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/06/Episode672-WPPlugins-A-to-Z.mp3) ## [Dashboard Invasion: Unwanted Menus from Plugin Hell – Plugin Pulse: WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged #15](https://wppluginsatoz.com/plugin-pulse-post/dashboard-invasion-unwanted-menus-from-plugin-hell-plugin-pulse-wp-plugins-a-to-z-unplugged-15/) _2026-06-01 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... Remember you can Join me Live on Show-days Mondays at 12pm PDT by going to https://wppluginsatoz.com/live and clicking the link to this shows Google Meet Link which goes live at showtime. Welcome to ‘Plugin Pulse: WP Plugins A to Z Unplugged!’ I’m your host, John Overall, bringing you the latest beat on all things WordPress. \[…\] The post Dashboard Invasion: Unwanted… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/06/Plugin-Pulse-WP-Plugins-A-to-Z-Unplugged-15.mp3) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vXGVjh97609m) _2026-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Level Up Your Site: Fresh Plugins, WP 7.0 Updates & Pro Tips WordPress Plugins A to Z Episode 671](https://wppluginsatoz.com/level-up-your-site-fresh-plugins-wp-7-0-updates-pro-tips-wordpress-plugins-a-to-z-episode-671/) _2026-05-26 · WordPress Plugins from A to Z_ A WPProAtoZHost.com Company.... It's Episode 671 and we have plugins for Elementor Selection with Woo Custom Dashboarding! and some WordPress News. It's all coming up on WordPress Plugins A - Z! The post Level Up Your Site: Fresh Plugins, WP 7.0 Updates & Pro Tips WordPress Plugins A to Z Episode 671 appeared first on WP Plugins A to Z . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/wordpressatoz/wppluginsatoz.b-cdn.net/2026/05/Episode671-WPPlugins-A-to-Z.mp3)