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The folks over at Sucuri have reminded us once again why it’s important to only download plugins from trusted sources. … Continue reading The Dangers Of Using WordPress Plugins From Untrusted Sources →

Early this morning, the WordPress.org plugin repository set a mile stone by hosting the 30,000th plugin. I didn’t think it … Continue reading WordPress Plugin Repository Now Hosts Over 30,000 Plugins →

It’s a fear many WordPress users had in 2009 and it’s one that continues to be near the top in … Continue reading What Good Is Plugin Compatibility Data If Users Are Not Participating? →

Checkmarx, a company founded in 2006 that specializes in automated security code reviews has published a security vulnerability report on … Continue reading Disturbing Report On WordPress Plugin Security →

A few days ago, Sucuri mentioned that the Absolute Privacy plugin for WordPress contained a security vulnerability that would allow … Continue reading Absolute Privacy Plugin Back In The Repository →

It’s been awhile since we’ve had a discussion revolving around those three magic letters GPL. It looks like we’ll be … Continue reading 500 Plugins To Possibly Be Purged From The Repository →

For recently joining the 700 club. That number represents the amount of themes he has reviewed since joining the WordPress … Continue reading Congrats To Emil Uzelac →

@WraithKenny – #WordPress plugin repo should have a favorites button. – via Twitter Now THAT’S a good idea! Stretch it … Continue reading Plugin Repository Should Have A Favorites Button →

SmashingMagazine has a great article that covers some tips on how WordPress plugin authors can create better readme.txt files. While … Continue reading Tips On Creating A Good Plugin Readme.txt File →

Siobhan McKeown has published a disturbing yet not out of the ordinary article that explains how a couple of plugins … Continue reading Naughty Plugins Caught And Removed From Repository →

The following is a presentation by Chip Bennett at WordCamp Kansas City 2011. In this video, Chip Bennett explains the … Continue reading Video: Developing/Submitting Themes To The Repository →