Modernizing wp_kses(): Inside WordPress Core’s HTML API Refactor
WordPress Core is replacing the legacy PCRE-based implementation of wp_kses() with a modern parser built on the HTML API. Discover the key
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WordCamp US 2026 PHP Discussion: Core Compatibility, Upstreaming, and Architectural Strategy
At WordCamp US 2026, core developers met under the Chatham House Rule to evaluate the architectural relationship between WordPress and PHP, addressing
Mastering Site Editor Customization in WordPress 7.1: A Guide to DataViews Filters
WordPress 7.1 introduces powerful new filters for the Site Editor. Discover how to programmatically control DataViews and DataForm configurations for pages, templates,
Updates to Removed Order Items Actions in WooCommerce 11.0
WooCommerce 11.0.0 changes the timing of the woocommerce_removed_order_items action, deferring database deletion until save() to enhance order resume flows and avoid data
Getting started with the WordPress Abilities API: A practical guide
The Abilities API establishes a shared language allowing WordPress core and plugins to expose their functionality in a unified way for humans
PHP 8.6.0 Alpha 3 Released for Testing Alongside Multiple Security Updates
The PHP team has announced PHP 8.6.0 Alpha 3 as part of its ongoing release cycle, alongside crucial security releases for active
PHP 8.4.24 Released: Critical Security Updates and Maintenance Strategy
The PHP development team has officially announced the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.24 as a critical security release. All users running the
Building Your First AI-Powered WordPress Plugin with Core APIs
Discover how to stitch together WordPress core AI projects—including the Abilities API, the WordPress AI Client, and the Connectors API—to build a