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Streamline block theme dev with WP Playground and GitHub. developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/01...
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Streamlining block theme development with WordPress Playground and GitHub
Use Playground and the Create Block Theme plugin to move your Site Editor changes from database to filesystem, enabling proper GitHub workflows for block theme development.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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AB Split Test + Shareable Reports… Tom Carless shared a video about the 2.4.1v update, introducing the shareable customer reports feature, providing a professional overview of your test. absplittest.com/version-2-4-...
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Version 2.4.1 new features walkthrough | AB Split Test
We just released version 2.4.1 with some features you've been asking for. Here's what's new. Share Test Results With Anyone (No Login Required) If you've ever needed to share your test results with a ...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
AB Split Test + Shareable Reports… Tom Carless shared a video about the 2.4.1v update, introducing the shareable customer reports feature, providing a professional overview of your test. absplittest.com/version-2-4-...
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Delete Unused Images… the team at Duplicator has released WP Media Cleanup to dig up and delete unused images. It scans your entire website to map which image variations are actively referenced... duplicator.com/announcement...
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[NEW] WP Media Cleanup Deletes Unused Images in Your Media Library
Tired of cluttered media libraries? WP Media Cleanup scans your site to remove unnecessary image variations and boosts site efficiency in just a click.
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Delete Unused Images… the team at Duplicator has released WP Media Cleanup to dig up and delete unused images. It scans your entire website to map which image variations are actively referenced... duplicator.com/announcement...
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FlyingPress + Image Optimization… 5.3v has introduced built-in image optimization, which runs on their cloud servers, so it won’t slow down your hosting. You can now convert images to AVIF or WebP... flyingpress.com/blog/image-o...
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FlyingPress 5.3: Built-in Image Optimization – FlyingPress
FlyingPress is built for real-world speed. It already handles caching, optimizes pages in a real browser via cloud optimization, and includes real-user Core Web
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January 29, 2026 at 6:45 AM
FlyingPress + Image Optimization… 5.3v has introduced built-in image optimization, which runs on their cloud servers, so it won’t slow down your hosting. You can now convert images to AVIF or WebP... flyingpress.com/blog/image-o...
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Formidable Forms + Discount Codes… Formidable Forms has added the Discount Codes feature, allowing you to add coupons to payment forms, set dates and limits, and see prices update instantly. tidd.ly/4rbroef
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WordPress Form Discount Codes That Actually Work - Formidable Forms
Ever needed a way to add promotional pricing to your WordPress payment forms without duplicating forms or writing custom code? That's exactly what Formidable's Coupon feature is here to do. No more ma...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Formidable Forms + Discount Codes… Formidable Forms has added the Discount Codes feature, allowing you to add coupons to payment forms, set dates and limits, and see prices update instantly. tidd.ly/4rbroef
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Modern WordPress Membership Plugin - ProfilePress
Monetize your site with our WordPress membership plugin, sell subscriptions, digital downloads. Set up paid registration & restrict content.
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New Home for WordPress Education… Brett McSherry shared the new space taking shape on the WordPress .org website for students who want to learn, build, and contribute. The new Education page focuses on initiatives like... wordpress.org/news/2026/01...
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A New Home for WordPress Education Programs – WordPress News
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January 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM
New Home for WordPress Education… Brett McSherry shared the new space taking shape on the WordPress .org website for students who want to learn, build, and contribute. The new Education page focuses on initiatives like... wordpress.org/news/2026/01...
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Big WordPress 2026 Goals… Mary Hubbard shared goals with Make WordPress community. 2026 will return to 3 releases a year, coinciding with flagship WordCamps, continued investment in AI, revamping Meetups...
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Big Picture Goals for 2026
I’ve been here a little over a year now. In that time, I’ve seen what works, where things get stuck, and how much care and effort contributors bring to this project every day. As I shar…
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January 28, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Big WordPress 2026 Goals… Mary Hubbard shared goals with Make WordPress community. 2026 will return to 3 releases a year, coinciding with flagship WordCamps, continued investment in AI, revamping Meetups...
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New Block Finder… Troy Chaplin has released a free Block Finder plugin. It adds a simple dashboard widget which allows you to find and edit specific core or custom Gutenberg blocks across all post types on your website. wordpress.org/plugins/bloc...
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Block Finder
Easily find and manage Gutenberg blocks anywhere on your site.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:41 AM
New Block Finder… Troy Chaplin has released a free Block Finder plugin. It adds a simple dashboard widget which allows you to find and edit specific core or custom Gutenberg blocks across all post types on your website. wordpress.org/plugins/bloc...
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How WooCommerce’s Open Source Model Spawns Innovation
Looking at WooCommerce’s open source nature, we learn how community contributions drive innovation, foster flexibility, and ensure collaborative growth in ecommerce.
Looking at WooCommerce’s open source nature, we learn how community contributions drive innovation, foster flexibility, and ensure collaborative growth in ecommerce.
How WooCommerce’s Open Source Model Spawns Innovation
Looking at WooCommerce’s open source nature, we learn how community contributions drive innovation, foster flexibility, and ensure collaborative growth in ecommerce.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:36 AM
How WooCommerce’s Open Source Model Spawns Innovation
Looking at WooCommerce’s open source nature, we learn how community contributions drive innovation, foster flexibility, and ensure collaborative growth in ecommerce.
Looking at WooCommerce’s open source nature, we learn how community contributions drive innovation, foster flexibility, and ensure collaborative growth in ecommerce.
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Better Post Date Block… Weston Ruter has worked on variation of the Post Date Block with regard to publish and modified date. It would automatically append the modified date, but only when it differs from the publish date. weston.ruter.net/2026/01/19/p...
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Post Date Block: Published & Modified - Weston Ruter
Development of a WordPress plugin which appends the modified date to the Post Date block when it is different from the published date.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Better Post Date Block… Weston Ruter has worked on variation of the Post Date Block with regard to publish and modified date. It would automatically append the modified date, but only when it differs from the publish date. weston.ruter.net/2026/01/19/p...
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Nexter Blocks + AI… Nexter Blocks has introduced AI features like AI-powered text and image generation, enabling faster content creation on your WordPress website. Supports OpenAI & Gemini. nexterwp.com/blog/introdu...
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Introducing AI in Nexter Blocks, New Code Snippets & More
We’re starting 2026 with WordPress updates that will make your everyday work easier, not just add more features to the list.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Nexter Blocks + AI… Nexter Blocks has introduced AI features like AI-powered text and image generation, enabling faster content creation on your WordPress website. Supports OpenAI & Gemini. nexterwp.com/blog/introdu...
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Bit Flows + AI Agent… users of Bit Flows can leverage AI Agent workflow automation on WordPress. This AI integration feature allows you to add LLM-based reasoning, memory, and tools to your workflows. bit-flows.com/ai-agents/?r...
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AI Agents Workflow Automation in WordPress - Bit Flows
WordPress just got an AI brain. Meet the first native AI Agents for WordPress. Automate decisions, support, leads, and workflows with Bit Flows.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Bit Flows + AI Agent… users of Bit Flows can leverage AI Agent workflow automation on WordPress. This AI integration feature allows you to add LLM-based reasoning, memory, and tools to your workflows. bit-flows.com/ai-agents/?r...
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3️⃣ This week's Top 3 Links from "All About Email", Issue 224:
1) Salesforce had another bad day - www.linkedin.com/posts/srhdes...
2) Substack TV enters Beta - on.substack.com/p/introducin...
3) When the Inbox starts Deciding - www.linkedin.com/pulse/gmail-...
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1) Salesforce had another bad day - www.linkedin.com/posts/srhdes...
2) Substack TV enters Beta - on.substack.com/p/introducin...
3) When the Inbox starts Deciding - www.linkedin.com/pulse/gmail-...
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Issue #224 All About Email
Substack TV sparked backlash as writers fear a shift from writing-first to video-first, raising concerns about trust, incentives, and platform identity.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:05 AM
3️⃣ This week's Top 3 Links from "All About Email", Issue 224:
1) Salesforce had another bad day - www.linkedin.com/posts/srhdes...
2) Substack TV enters Beta - on.substack.com/p/introducin...
3) When the Inbox starts Deciding - www.linkedin.com/pulse/gmail-...
Read the full newsletter. 👇
1) Salesforce had another bad day - www.linkedin.com/posts/srhdes...
2) Substack TV enters Beta - on.substack.com/p/introducin...
3) When the Inbox starts Deciding - www.linkedin.com/pulse/gmail-...
Read the full newsletter. 👇
Search & Filter + Enhanced Search… 3.2.0v update has added the Enhanced Search feature for lightning-fast full-text search on your WordPress website. searchandfilter.com/version-3-2-...
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Version 3.2.0 Release
Faster, Smarter, More Accessible. The biggest update since our v3 release in 2024 – this release touches every part of the plugin: a completely redesigned admin interface, dramatically faster performa...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Search & Filter + Enhanced Search… 3.2.0v update has added the Enhanced Search feature for lightning-fast full-text search on your WordPress website. searchandfilter.com/version-3-2-...
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FluentCart + Modal Checkout… 1.3.8v introduced Modal checkout feature, allowing customers to complete checkout on the same page in the model window instead of navigating to a separate checkout page. fluentcart.com/blog/fluentc...
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FluentCart 1.3.8: Improved conversions with Modal Checkout and more - FluentCart
FluentCart update adds modal checkout for faster in-page purchases, product duplication for quicker setup, and fixes for S3 buckets and activity logs.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:34 AM
FluentCart + Modal Checkout… 1.3.8v introduced Modal checkout feature, allowing customers to complete checkout on the same page in the model window instead of navigating to a separate checkout page. fluentcart.com/blog/fluentc...
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Elementor One Plan… the team at Elementor has launched a new Elementor One plan offering website creation, optimization, and management into a single subscription package. be.elementor.com/visit/?bta=1...
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Meet One:
A new website creating experience - Elementor pages - Rebrand
See plans Elementor One Meet One: A new website creation experience Elementor One unifies website creation, optimization, and management into one powerful package at one unbeatable price. Grab the lim...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Elementor One Plan… the team at Elementor has launched a new Elementor One plan offering website creation, optimization, and management into a single subscription package. be.elementor.com/visit/?bta=1...
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WP Weekly 277 - More AI
• Big WP 2026 Goals
• Myth of Secure Hosting
• Delete Unused Images
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• Big WP 2026 Goals
• Myth of Secure Hosting
• Delete Unused Images
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WP Weekly 277 - More AI - Big WP 2026 Goals, Myth of Secure Hosting, Delete Unused Images
Big 2026 goals for WordPress project, myth of secure hosting in Patchstack study, delete uunsed imges with WP Media Cleanup, new AI tools like Sticklight AI, LovedbyAI, AI Agent in Bit Flows, and AI f...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:28 AM
WP Weekly 277 - More AI
• Big WP 2026 Goals
• Myth of Secure Hosting
• Delete Unused Images
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• Big WP 2026 Goals
• Myth of Secure Hosting
• Delete Unused Images
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