E102: Review of Blocked Community Members, WordPress 6.8.1 Released

In this episode of The WP Week, we cover the latest from the WordPress ecosystem — including the reinstatement of banned WordPress dot org accounts, the release of WordPress 6.8.1, and the shocking uncovering of the Scallywag ad-fraud operation exploiting WordPress plugins. We also look at WooCommerce updates, major community contributions, exciting new plugins and tools, and growing discussions around accessibility and AI in WordPress.This episode is sponsored by Omnisend, Kinsta, and WP Job Openings.Omnisend helps eCommerce brands grow with powerful email and SMS marketing.Kinsta delivers top-tier managed WordPress hosting with speed and security you can count on.WP Job Openings lets you create a career page and start hiring in just minutes.Stay tuned for the latest trends, tools, and news shaping the future of WordPress!