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WordPress ‘strongly encourages’ users to upgrade to version 4.7.2
WordPress has pushed out the latest version of its popular content management platform, a security release that comes just 15 days after the most recent update. The new version is 4.7.2, and WordPress’s announcement tell users it’s an important one: “This is a security release for all previous…
WordPress issues version 4.7.3 with six security fixes
…also includes fixes for almost 40 maintenance issues. WordPress users with automatic background updates enabled are already getting notified that their sites have been updated. Others can do the update manually by visiting their WordPress dashboard. About The Author Matt McGee Matt McGee joined…
WordPress Used On 25 Percent Of All Websites [Report]
…see that WordPress is mostly gaining from Joomla, Drupal and Blogger. There are also systems that gain more sites from WordPress than they lose, most notably Magento, Squarespace and Shopify, but compared to the overall WordPress user base, these numbers are almost negligible. WordPress is not only…
WordPress Issues 4.2.1, Another Critical Security Update
WordPress has released another update to its content management software, again calling it a “critical security release.” This is version 4.2.1, and here’s the important bit from the WordPress announcement: WordPress 4.2.1 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous…
WordPress Releases Version 4.1.2, Calls It A “Critical Security Release”
…Gary Pendergast, a member of the WordPress security team, in a company blog post today. This update also fixes three additional security issues, WordPress says: In WordPress 4.1 and higher, files with invalid or unsafe names could be uploaded. In WordPress 3.9 and higher, a very limited cross-site…
WordPress 4.2 Now Available, Speeds Up Publishing & Sharing
…ability to embed Tumblr and Kickstarter content just by pasting a link into the WordPress editor, an easier way to browse installed themes. WordPress 4.2 is available for download now, or can be updated via the WordPress dashboard. The video below shows the new features in action. About The Author…
WordPress Releases 4.4.1, Strongly Recommends Users Update Immediately
…immediately. WordPress versions 4.4 and earlier are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow a site to be compromised. The update also includes 52 bug fixes, WordPress says, and offers an update that includes the latest diverse emoji. Self-hosted WordPress users can install…
WordPress 4.3 Brings Improved Password Security, Easier Text Formatting
…password management is one of the highlights in WordPress 4.3, which was released this week. Also added in the latest release are new text formatting shortcuts and the ability to change site menus in the Customizer, among other things. WordPress 4.3 brings a completely new approach to passwords.…
WordPress releases 4.6, with faster theme & plugin management
Evan Lorne / Shutterstock.com WordPress is prioritizing speed with version 4.6 of its uber-popular content management software, which is now available for download from WordPress.org or via existing dashboards. This version speeds up the management of both themes and plugins by allowing both to be…
WordPress Releases 4.4.2 To Fix Two Security Issues
WordPress has released version 4.4.2 of its popular content management system and is “strongly” encouraging users to update their websites immediately. Version 4.4.2 fixes two security issues and 17 bugs. The change list indicates that the bug fixes involve things like pagination and a handful of…
Adblade adds self-service RTB to its WordPress plugin
…to its WordPress plugin that provides its first self-service access to real-time bidding auctions by third-party demand sources. WordPress is the highly popular open source content management system, used by this site and more than a quarter of all websites. Adblade’s previous WordPress plugin only…
