This week, we cover a wide mix of WordPress community updates, security alerts, and evolving conversations around AI and modern web development. The WordPress Community is bringing back women-focused events for International Women’s Day, complete with a new organizer handbook, while the latest Vulnerability Report highlights 150 new issues across plugins and themes in just one week—another reminder of the importance of staying updated.

Beyond WordPress, Meta’s acquisition of the AI startup Manus signals growing investment in autonomous agents, Google quietly rolls out the ability to change Gmail addresses without losing data, and Cursor’s CEO warns against over-reliance on AI-driven “vibe coding” without human oversight. In the ecosystem, we look at successful plugin revivals, new releases like Plugin Check Plugin 1.8 and WP Plugin Info Card 6.2, and practical AI tools designed to help developers follow WordPress best practices.

We also dive into community discussions around underused features like the Command Palette, ideas for improving the Media Library, and why having your own website still matters heading into 2026. Plus, there’s a wave of new tools for syncing with GitHub, auditing repositories, improving caching, and adding animations without complexity.

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Stay tuned for another packed week of WordPress news, insights, and tools shaping the future of the open web.