We recently had a strange interaction with the team running the WordPress Plugin Directory over their failure to make sure a likely exploited vulnerability was fixed. It was yet another example of their poor handling of security. That runs counter Continue reading WordPress Plugin Team Appears to Not Understand Proper Use of SQL Escaping Function esc_sql()
Improving the Core Web Vitals for your WordPress site is one of the best ways to boost its rank in Google. Serving “next-gen images” is one of the more frequent recommendations for getting those scores up, as fast loading images Continue reading How to Use Next-Gen Images With WordPress
Solid Backups 9.1.8 is available for download. This release improves backups to certain destinations, including Amazon S3 buckets, by improving their speed and increasing their reliability. It also migrates all existing Amazon S3 (v2) Destinations to the more current Amazon Continue reading Solid Backups 9.1.8 Delivers Faster, More Reliable Backups
A high severity Denial of Service vulnerability patched in WordPress backup plugin with +200,00 installations The post WordPress Backup Plugin DoS Vulnerability Affects +200,000 Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal. ShareTweetSharePostSharePin It!
Did you know we’re running a Bug Bounty Extravaganza again? Earn over 6x our usual bounty rates, up to $10,000, for all vulnerabilities submitted through February 29th, 2024 when you opt to have Wordfence handle responsible disclosure! In 2023, the Continue reading 2023’s Critical WordPress Vulnerabilities and How They Work
Elementor has revolutionized website building for WordPress users, and its popularity has spawned a vast ecosystem of add-ons to further extend its capabilities. Two of the most popular contenders in this space are ElementsKit and Premium Addons. But with both Continue reading ElementsKit vs Premium Addons: Elementor Addon Face-Off!
Selecting the design of your website is a critical initial step in establishing your online identity. Our “Design Your Own Theme” feature is a game-changer, offering a variety of Block Patterns to create a unique aesthetic. These Block Patterns provide Continue reading Unleash Your Creativity With Our “Design Your Own Theme” Webinar
Plugins play a vital role in customizing and enhancing your WordPress sites. They are used to add functionality like contact forms, ecommerce, and analytics to your sites with no coding required. Like WordPress, which receives regular updates, plugins also receive regular Continue reading Build a tool to bulk update WordPress plugins on multiple sites with Kinsta API
Plugin Madness 2024 has arrived! It’s time for Torque’s annual Plugin Madness competition—the springtime classic in which 64 plugins enter the technical arena to determine which is the best-loved in WordPress. With nearly 60,000 plugins available in the official WordPress Continue reading Nominate Your Favorite Plugins for Plugin Madness!
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The release of WordPress 6.4 saw the arrival of a new theme on the market: Twenty Twenty-Four. So far, the default themes have always felt a bit limited in terms of use cases and design. However, the WordPress Twenty Twenty-Four Continue reading Twenty Twenty-Four Theme Reviewed: Is It Viable for a Real Site?
Achieving top-notch SEO on a WordPress site involves a multifaceted approach, employing various plugins that contribute directly and indirectly to your site’s search engine performance. SEO optimization plugins optimize content, manage keywords, and enhance on-page elements to improve visibility and Continue reading 13 Best WordPress SEO Plugins in 2024