Interestingly, only 1 in 4 users has a WordPress security breach recovery plan in place – a detailed report to learn. Also in this issue, many new and upcoming plugins like SugarCart, FormGent, and n8n Chatbot.
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What’s Buzzing in WordPress 💖
- ChangelogWP Project… Ryan Logan and Derek Ashauer are launching (Links X) soon the ChangelogWP project, which promises to be a centralized hub for changelogs within the WordPress ecosystem. At launch, users will be able to subscribe to software listings and receive notifications in their inbox.
- AssestsforWP Switch to LTD… Supa Mike has decided to switch from a yearly subscription to one-time LTD for the AssesstsforWP collection of effects for the Breakdance Builder users, like GSAP, slider, 3D, header, gradient, SVG, and more.
- Fit To Width Block… Kevin Batdorf has created a free Fit To Width plugin, which allows you to display each line of text at full width, no matter the length of the text. No JavaScript is involved; it is a CSS-only responsive text solution.
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New Plugins: Tabs for Gravity, FormGent, & Chatics
Tabs for Gravity Forms… the team at JetSloth has released the new Tabs addon for Gravity Forms users. It allows you to create intuitive tabbed navigation, which is very useful to break up long forms and keep users engaged in filling out the information in the form.
New FormGent Forms… S. M. Navid Anjum shared about the launch of the new FormGent plugin with the version 1.0.0 availability. It promises many pro features within the free plugin like multi-step form, conversational form, file upload, file upload, conditional logic, and advanced integrations.
n8n Chatbot for WP… Md Abdur Rahim Rasel from Aethonic shared the release of Chatics for WP plugin, which allows you to embed a customizable chat widget that connects directly to your n8n workflows through public webhooks, enabling AI chat agents, automation bots, or any conversational logic you build in n8n.
Early Access: SugarCart, Popup Maker Pro, & FluentBricks
Upcoming SugarCart… David Michael from ArrayPress has opened early access for the SugarCart e-commerce plugin for WordPress users. It promises zero platform fees, full data ownership, Stripe Checkout (40+ payment methods), and is built for digital products only. It comes with a modern React admin with security first architecture.
Popups & Money Made… Daniel Iser shared, “The only WordPress popup plugin that shows you exactly how much money your popups make”. This significant revenue tracking feature is coming soon in the Popup Maker Pro plugin, whether it’s revenue from an online eCommerce shop or from selling courses.
FluentCart + Bricks… Chinmoy Kumar Paul has opened pre-orders for the FluentBricks addon of the FluentCart and Bricks theme builder. It extends the elements functionality of FluentCart, on websites made with Bricks.
Extended WordPress Buzz 🔥
- Hosting Providers Invited… WordPress org is inviting hosting providers of all sizes to share their setup and practices. The 2025 WordPress Hosting Survey is now open, until October 15, 2025. “Starting this year, it will be conducted annually to provide an up-to-date picture of the state of WordPress hosting and how it is changing over time”.
- WooCommerce 10.2 Coming… scheduled for September 16, 2025, WooCommerce 10.2 release will introduce a new carousel layout for the Product Collection block with a more interactive and scrollable view. Also, a faster Cart block, Product Collection block for cross-sells, improved taxonomy filters, and simplified block templates.
- Acquisitions Train… Alexander Gilmanov shared that the MapSVG plugin has been acquired (LinkedIn) and is now part of their Melograno network product line. Originally built by Roman Stepanov, the MapSVG plugin allows you to create interactive vector maps, floor plans, and image maps – ideal for real estate websites, store locators, and seating charts.
- Prettier Emails… work on supporting inline embedded images within email content. It means allowing images to be displayed inline within the body of an HTML email, without requiring the recipient to download it separately.
- WordCamp US Recap… you can watch all sessions (YouTube) from the WordCamp US 2025 event. Also, Tess Needham shared about the 5 best things about WordCamp US 2025, like the diverse learning program, great conversations, and the future outlook.
- WP Milestones… the link manager and shortener plugin, ClickWhale, has crossed the 800+ active installs milestone in the repository. Matt – WPress Doctor YouTube channel, publishing videos for WordPress, has crossed 50K+ subscribers.
New Updates: Amelia, Travel Engine, SWIS, & Beaver
WP Amelia… 8.5v has introduced many new features focused on flexibility, security, and user experience. Like custom pricing by date & time, separating the services, employees, and locations selection into standalone booking steps, and reordering those in the booking process, and reCAPTCHA for front-end logins.
WhatsApp Notification Addon… the team at WP Travel Engine has introduced WhatsApp Notification Addon, which sends instant notifications for bookings and inquiries on WhatsApp for your tour booking website.
SWIS Performance… from the team behind EWWW Image Optimizer and Imsanity, SWIS Performance now includes the ability to preload assets like fonts, and features new controls to configure Speculative Loading in WordPress 6.8+.
Beaver Builder… 2.10v promises to bring many accessibility improvements. Expect changes in modules for accordion, content slider, gallery, menu, photo, posts, posts slider, posts carousel, tabs, testimonials, row shapes, and more.
Quick Bits 👍
- New auto plugin updates (LinkedIn) on WP Umbrella platform.
- Brand new Studio Starter Theme for Inspiro Premium users.
- New AI Audit feature on Hostinger to track & control AI bots.
- Matt shared things that make you a WordPresser, and you?
- Automattic at 71 rank in prestigious 2025 Forbes Cloud 100 list.
- The PHP Foundation announces the official PHP SDK for MCP.
- WP Perspectives
- Maciek Palmowski on bilingual WordCamps and challenges!
- Mark Szymanski reaction (YouTube) on WordPress Cliques issue.
- Lets’ Learn
- Wes Theron on how to work with WordPress templates (YouTube).
- Easy horizontal scrolling (YouTube) setup for Elementor & Spectra.
- People of WordPress
- Lana Miro left Crocoblock (Links X) after 4yrs, for ‘new adventure’.
- Human Made sponsoring Adam Silverstein’s WP core contributions.
- Iain Poulson now as a Principal Product Manager at WP Engine.
WordPress Security Stats 2025, by Melapress
The team at Melapress has published their security survey findings, which received over 264 responses. Overall, 96% of respondents faced at least one security incident/event, and 64% suffered a full breach. Interestingly, only 1 in 4 respondents has a breach recovery plan in place.
Website availability was the biggest concern (66%), followed by Data theft/loss (53%) and compliance (26%). It was observed, “WordPress professionals don’t always take the steps necessary to prevent the very things they’re most worried about”.
New in Form Plugins: WS Form & SureForms
WS Form & HighLevel… Mark Westguard has released a new HighLevel addon for WS Form users. It allows you to create contact, company, and opportunity records. It supports custom fields, file uploads, and DND (Do Not Disturb) settings.
SureForms HTML Field… 1.12.0v has introduced a brand new HTML Field in SureForms. This enables you to add your own HTML within forms, and comes with suppot for shortcodes.
New in Cart Plugins: WPSubscription & SureCart
Woo Split Payments… WPSubscription plugin has introduced the split payments feature for WooCommerce users. You can accept full payment, split into parts with easy to manage interface that supports adding order notes, tracking subscription activity, and more.
SureCart… 3.13.2v has added ‘Restart installment plan on completion’ setting for contract-based subscriptions. It has also enhanced Shop SureCart Accountant role permissions for better access control and financial management.
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