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29/08/2026

Is this all a bit of a five alarm fire? What am I missing? Should I be more sanguine? Or is this a case of... 3 years from now we'll look back and say, what were we thinking? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/29/sharp-rise-in-incidents-of-ai-escaping-users-control-research-finds

28/08/2026

Presenting ‘Limeys’: more of my son’s music

I love music, and I love my son. QED, I love my son's music. This is a band that he's in. They're called Limeys, and they're good!...

https://nathanwrigley.com/2026/08/28/presenting-limeys-more-of-my-sons-music/

I love music, and I love my son. QED, I love my son's music. This is a band that he's in. They're called Limeys, and they're good!

27/08/2026

482 – WPOCC: Rebranding, and surveying the WordPress community

The conversation focused on the rebranding of the WP Community Collective to the WP Open Community Collective (WPOCC) to avoid trademark conflicts and better reflect its broader open source focus. We chat about the current holding pattern in the WordPress community amid ongoing legal and industry uncertainty. We also explore the results of the recent State of the Community survey, highlighting both demographic insights and persistent community concerns. Sé raised points, including the need for unity, support for global contributors, and maintaining WordPress as a meaningful, empowering platform in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

https://wpbuilds.com/2026/08/27/482-wpocc-rebranding-and-surveying-the-wordpress-community/

26/08/2026

#231 – Damon Cook on How WP Trend Watcher Keeps Him Up to Date With WordPress

https://wptavern.com/podcast/231-damon-cook-on-how-wp-trend-watcher-keeps-him-up-to-date-with-wordpress

20/08/2026

481 – A new video hosting solution for WordPress users and Vimeo refugees

The conversation focused on Livid, a newly launched video hosting platform positioned as a strong alternative to Vimeo, especially for users facing steep price increases following Vimeo’s acquisition by Bending Spoons. A key theme that emerged was Livid’s streamlined migration tools, including a free exporter and a robust WordPress plugin, making it easy to transfer and replace Vimeo content. The discussion explored customisable player options, flexible privacy controls, showcases for grouping content, and competitive bandwidth and storage pricing. Assurance of stable backing and infrastructure rounded out the deep dive into Livid’s value for the WordPress and wider web community.

https://wpbuilds.com/2026/08/20/481-a-new-video-hosting-solution-for-wordpress-users-and-vimeo-refugees/

19/08/2026

#230 – Adrian Sticea on Navigating the Decline of WordPress Work on Upwork and the Rise of New Opportunities

https://wptavern.com/podcast/230-adrian-sticea-on-navigating-the-decline-of-wordpress-work-on-upwork-and-the-rise-of-new-opportunities

13/08/2026

480 – Community, uncertainty, and adaptation in the age of AI

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 models to stay relevant, and explored WordPress’ open source advantage and questioned whether renewed emphasis on data ownership could help counter trends threatening community engagement and growth.

https://wpbuilds.com/2026/08/13/480-community-uncertainty-and-adaptation-in-the-age-of-ai/

13/08/2026

Everyones attention was shattered before AI. I know that it's creating efficiencies in many areas, but I'm wondering if we all have the capacity to use all-the-things currently being built and marketed? My inbox is busier than ever!

12/08/2026

#229 – Amy Kamala on Art, Tech, and Open Source: A Journey Through WordPress and Community

https://wptavern.com/podcast/229-amy-kamala-on-art-tech-and-open-source-a-journey-through-wordpress-and-community

11/08/2026

This Week in WordPress #383

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 initiatives like the WordPress Credit Program and improvements in accessibility documentation. Several points were raised, including new Playground UI features, the WordPress event calendar, and transparent handling of recent plugin security issues. Some lighthearted banter and personal reflections rounded out the episode.

https://wpbuilds.com/2026/08/11/this-week-in-wordpress-383/