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🎶 What a Wonderful WordPress - Louis Armstrong finally gets to toot his own horn, latest Woo goodies are ready for checkout, and how is the WP community really feeling?

Here's what's in this edition of DEV:
🤖 Will AI be the death of sites like Stack Overflow?
🎺 WordPress 7.0 is finally here - laying the AI foundation and raising some important questions.
🫵 The State of the Community Survey - The WP Community Collective wants to know how you really are.
🛒 WooCommerce 10.8 - WP 7.0 compatibility and a cartload of fresh tidbits to tickle your developer tastebuds.
📊 Stats & stuff: there are still sites running 4.7 (eek!), 100 ways to center a div, and piñatas for Woo milestones.
🥳 Plus: Finland & Canada are looking for WP volunteers & speakers, make your own wapuus, some truly artful sites, and happy happy people!

Go ahead, get your Satchmo on!
https://t.co/RZ7W6Ltr9E

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

So… we’ve gone and added EmDash to Unlimited Hosting

Yep. You can now spin up one-click managed EmDash sites right alongside your WordPress sites inside The Hub.

SSO login.
Domains.
Backups.
Security.
SSH/SFTP.
Analytics.
The lot.

If you haven’t come across EmDash yet, it’s Cloudflare’s new open source CMS project built for modern web infrastructure.

And honestly? We thought it was too interesting not to support.

The best part is you don’t need to learn a whole new hosting platform or glue together random infrastructure just to try it out.

If you already use WPMU DEV hosting, you already know how this works.

Click button.
Launch site.
Start building.

It’s included with every Unlimited Hosting server at no extra cost for Premium members.

Go have a play

https://t.co/JmsUJqjvuV

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🦇 Holy Hosting, Batman!
🎉 We’re bubbling over with uncontained glee about the newest evolution of our hosting… Unlimited

Here’s what’s inside:
💪 Why Unlimited ain’t no shared hosting… it’s a totally different beast.
🔢 How many sites can you REALLY fit on a $15 server? We did the math.
🌐 What our co-founder James is using Unlimited for… and why.
📊 Stats & reads - plugin superheroes, a very busy Gutenberg, easy image mapping, and finding hidden revenue.
✨ Plus - ChatGPT reviews an album (really), nerdy rabbit holes, angels, and lots & lots of sparkles!

Never mind Gotham - visit here instead:
https://t.co/ORP0QhOGy1

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

Big. Massive. Huge news.

We’ve launched a brand new hosting product that will change how you host and manage WordPress sites.

✨ Introducing: WPMU DEV Unlimited.✨
• Launch new sites without thinking about hosting costs
• With all the WPMU DEV bells and whistles (seriously)
• Run and manage everything from one dashboard

We are not kidding, you can run 50+ pro (including staging, SSH and all the other goodies) WP sites for just $15/m.

Read the announcement post:
https://t.co/3lYeMmQ1nI

or see what's included:
https://t.co/7eOOHk4Za1

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🚢 Ship Happens — databases, backdoors, and a WordCamp schedule worth rearranging your calendar for.

Here's what's inside:
⏸️ WordPress 7.0 delayed — a database rethink pushed it back to beta. Boring headline, important decision.
🗡️ 30+ plugins, one backdoor — a supply chain story with a horror movie timeline.
🥟 WCEU schedule is live — packed with sessions on AI, performance, and accessibility (plus pierogi).
📊 Stats & reads — WC Asia breaks records, accessibility pays, and Gutenberg 22.9 lands with 131 PRs.
✈️ Plus: penguin relationship drama, a guy head over heels for his girlfriend, and some genuinely useful advice if you fall out of a plane.

Don't open Slack at 4:59pm — open this instead.
https://t.co/ArXdLO3u8U

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🇮🇳 WordCamp Asia 2026 was a blast!

Prathamesh helped first-timers make their very first WordPress support forum replies. Suman powered through a mic failure to deliver his CSP talk — and spent contributors' day helping newcomers get started with WordPress.

Proud of our team. See you in Penang, Malaysia in 2027! 💙

#WCAsia2026 #WordPress #WPMUDEV

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

The Dark Mode Rises — WordPress opens the door to AI agents, and someone built a CMS to rival it.

Here's what's inside:
🚪 WordPress + MCP — AI can now draft, publish, and organize your content. You're still the boss (for now).
👀 EmDash enters the chat — Cloudflare's "spiritual successor to WordPress" has the community talking.
💼 Premium Plan upgrades — more credits, VIP support, and zero-fee billing for agency life.
📊 Stats & reads — unpatched vulns, WordPress drops below 43%, and bots growing 8x faster than humans.
🦆 Plus: a duck in a box, a dog who came last and won everything, and CSS-rendered Doom.

Read this one before your 2pm meeting kicks in.
https://t.co/ttkfNjzQSn

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

One Does Not Simply Deploy On A Friday — but people still try.

Here’s what’s inside:
📦 WordPress 7.0 — delayed (again), slightly less raw this time.
🌐 WordPress in your browser — no login, no domain, no cloud… just vibes.
📈 Plugin submissions are going wild — the review team is drowning.
📊 Stats & reads — installs up, students learning, photos piling up.

Plus: Ctrl+S superstition, open-source burnout, and a scam call you’ll want to hear.

Chaos, code, and “just one more deploy” energy.

Patches, upgrades, and pandas — this one's got something for everyone. https://t.co/G5wJOtq3Ru

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🐼 You Had Me At "Hello World" — Patches, PHP upgrades, and beta builds for the brave.

Here's what's inside:
📊 WordPress Contributor Dashboard — finally, a step counter for the people powering the project.
🐘 PHP 8.5 on WPMU DEV hosting — a couple of clicks and you're running faster.
🧪 WordPress 7.0 Beta 3 is here — AI connectors, iframed editor tweaks, and a PHPStan flex.
📈 Stats & reads — plugin vulns, checkout conversions, and a block accessibility audit tool.
🐼 Plus: five-legged chairs, panda-monium, and a magic trick that's still impressive when you know how it works.

Patches, upgrades, and pandas — this one's got something for everyone. https://t.co/IuCDne1MfH

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

<h1> in the Right Direction — This DEV edition serves up scholarships, syntax debates, and a few sashimi squeaks for good measure.

From Markdown makeovers to meaningful community support and smarter client workflows… this one’s got layers.

Here’s what’s inside:
🎓 The Kim Parsell Scholarship is open — supporting women contributors heading to WordCamp Europe 2026.
📝 Markdown for agents? — https://t.co/sOTy0Z1cM5, Cloudflare, and Joost explore an AI-friendly web layer (critics included).
🗂️ Client Notes in The Hub — a tidy place for all those persnickety preferences, problems, and project pointers.
📊 Stats & smart reads — vulnerabilities, accessibility fundraising, and some wild CSS outliers.

🦦 Plus: responsive cats, non-Newtonian liquids, and an otter-ly adorable sashimi dinner (sound on).

Grab a coffee and catch up on what’s shaping WordPress this fortnight.
📖 Read the latest DEV blog post 👉 https://t.co/FDLYNVdARX

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

📝 Client details scattered across emails and docs?

Meet Client Notes in the Hub.

Now you can:
✅ Record client requirements right on their profile
✅ Create checklists and structured notes
✅ Search, pin, and favorite important info
✅ Keep everything encrypted and secure

No more juggling tools. Everything lives where you already work.

Learn more about Client Notes and see how it works 👇
https://t.co/3pArRHwdGR

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🦘 .AU Over There! Yes, You! — This DEV edition is all about doing, testing, and getting ready for what’s shipping next in WordPress.

From hands-on meetups to early 7.0 peeks and some very welcome domain news… this one’s busy.

Here’s what’s inside:
🚪 2026 is the Year of the Meetup — less listening, more rolling up your sleeves.
🧪 WordPress 7.0 sneak peek — new blocks, smoother workflows, and a call for real-world testing.
🪃 .com.au & .net.au transfers are here — no fees, no expiry changes, all your domains in one place.
📊 Fresh stats and solid reads — bots, bug bounties, and what’s happening across the ecosystem.

🐿️ Plus: kitchen-cleaning metaphors, side quests, catscading stylesheets, and Nimbus with his squirrel.

Grab a coffee and catch up on what’s evolving in WordPress this fortnight.
📖 Read the latest DEV blog post 👉 https://t.co/wNVxCvioUT

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🚗 Block To The Future — This DEV edition jumps between timelines, bug hunts, and the future of WordPress (no flux capacitor required).

From security reality checks to community wins and handy new tools… this one’s got range.

Here’s what’s inside:
😬 Patchstack tests hosting security (again) — and the results are still worrying.
🎉 Women-led WordPress events are back — the Community Team revives a successful International Women’s Day initiative.
🧰 New tools and clever plugins — for debugging, block patterns, code highlighting, and dodging 404s.
📊 Facts, stats, and smart reads — from plugin reviews and sales trends to SEO and AI search.

🐱 Plus: time-travel jokes, retro vibes, and confirmation that the grandpa did want a kitty hat.

Grab a coffee and catch up on what’s new in WordPress this fortnight.
📖 Read the latest DEV blog post 👉 https://t.co/8d2bFlX4l8

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🔀 Merge With Caution — This DEV edition brings enterprise moves, community calls, and WordPress moments worth slowing down for.

Here’s what’s inside:
🦈 WP Engine takes a big bite — acquiring Big Bite to level up enterprise WordPress publishing.
🧩 WordPress 7.0 needs you — and no, you don’t have to write code to get involved.
🎓 A WordCamp Kolhapur scholarship — honouring Zeel Thakkar’s legacy and opening doors for new contributors.
📊 Facts, stats, and must-read resources — from CMS dominance to security reality checks.

📦 Plus: Cloudflare chaos, procrastination fuel, and the real reason your package still hasn’t arrived.

Grab a coffee and see what’s new in WordPress this fortnight.
📖 Read the latest DEV blog post 👉 https://t.co/elN6l2knN1

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🎉 Let’s Git This Bread — This DEV edition closes out the year with small fixes, big ideas, and classic WordPress nerdery.

From public speaking courage to decentralized plugins and a look ahead at WordPress in 2026… this one quietly ships a lot.

Here’s what’s inside:
🎤 WordCamp Europe 2026 is calling for speakers — why you don’t need a big name, just a solid idea.
🏰 Troy enters the scene — an open-source project exploring decentralized plugin distribution beyond https://t.co/sOTy0Z1cM5.
🗺️ WordPress 2026 roadmap — release timing, collaboration upgrades, admin refresh plans, and more.
📊 Mind-boggling stats and smart reads — from enterprise WordPress to robots running the web.

Plus: distractions, debates, creativity under constraints, and a snow plow name that’s objectively perfect.

📖 Read the latest DEV blog post 👉 https://t.co/uqgI1ORRiX

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🎄 A festive new DEV just dropped — Feliz Navi-Dashboard!

From WordPress 6.9 buzz to charity vibes, legendary interviews, and some truly unhinged dev-holiday energy… this edition has range.

Here’s what’s inside:
✨ WordPress 6.9 (“Gene”) — highlights, deep dives, and questions you will debate with your team.

🎙️ James Farmer on WP Legends — the origin story of WPMU DEV, CampusPress, and Edublogs… and why “users” is the KPI he loves most.

❤️ WP Gives a Hand returns — the holiday charity campaign raising tens of thousands for good causes worldwide.

📊 Facts, stats, tools & must-read resources — from WordCamps to Fediverse upgrades and Cloudflare outage survival guides.

🐈‍⬛ Plus: a hidden cat. Because DEV.

Grab a coffee, unwrap the goodies, and see what’s new in WordPress this fortnight.

Read the latest DEV blog post 👇
https://t.co/fcYWeMyaLk

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

⚔️ lIchopbe'chugh ghewmey — This DEV edition brings Klingon jokes, Turnstile upgrades, and a whole lot of 6.9 release goodness.

🎓 WordPress Campus Connect is looking for mentors! Guide the next wave of organizers, give feedback, and earn that shiny Mentor badge — applications open until Dec 15.

🎁 WordPress 6.9 is officially here. Fresh features, massive accessibility wins, and three major releases a year returning in 2026.

🛡️ Defender 5.7 now supports Cloudflare Turnstile: a privacy-friendly CAPTCHA that blocks bots without tormenting humans (and yes, you can show it in Klingon).

📊 Plus: malware stats, accessibility improvements, plugin tips, Cloudflare outage insights, and a retro WordPress arcade you didn’t know existed.

📖 Read the latest DEV blog post 👉 https://t.co/zcovnGMg7X

[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

🚨 Last chance!

Black Friday deal ends soon:
Pay for 1 month → get a full year FREE 🙌

11 months on us of plugins, client tools, security, backups &amp; support that take the headaches out of running your WordPress business.

Grab it before it’s gone:
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[WPMU DEV @wpmudev]

⚡BLACK FRIDAY IS HAPPENING!

Our biggest deal of the year is LIVE:

PAY FOR 1 MONTH and GET A FULL YEAR FREE.

That’s 11 MONTHS ON US. 🙌

You’ll get a full WordPress stack, including:
✅ Our powerful toolkit of award-winning plugins
✅ Airtight security & automatic backups
✅ Pro client management & billing tools
✅ 24/7 expert support

All within The Hub, your easy-peasy site management dashboard.

This Black Friday offer ends soon, so don’t miss it! ⏳

This is your chance to save BIG.

👉 Get your 11 free months now before it’s gone!
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#BlackFriday #DealOfTheYear #LimitedTime #WPMUDEV

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🎉 Black Friday starts NOW!

Pay for 1 month → get a full year FREE.

That’s 11 months on us 🙌

Upgrade your business with a full stack of plugins, security, backups and support, all in one powerful dashboard.

Our biggest deal of the year is live!
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