WordPress 5.5.3 is now available.  This maintenance release fixes an issue introduced in WordPress 5.5.2 which makes it impossible to install WordPress on a brand new website that does not have a database connection configured. This release does not affect sites where a database connection is already configured, for example, via one-click installers or an […]

Wondering how to properly install WordPress? You just landed on the right article. In this guide, we’ll dive into how the WordPress install process works, plus all of the different ways that WordPress can be installed on a server or even on your computer for development purposes. When it comes to installing WordPress, there are […]
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WordPress 5.5.2 was released on October 29, 200. The release included several bug and security fixes. The 5.5.2 release also included a bug that is being fixed. WP 5.5.2 Beta Enrollment Bug Unfortunately, it seems that websites were enrolled in the WordPress beta program after updating to WordPress 5.5.2. If you had previously enabled WordPress […]
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WordPress 5.5.2 is now available! This security and maintenance release features 14 bug fixes in addition to 10 security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. All versions since WordPress 3.7 have also been updated. WordPress 5.5.2 is a short-cycle security and maintenance release. The next […]

If you’re ready to download WordPress, this guide will walk you through all the things you need to know about how the WordPress download process works. Downloading WordPress is quick and easy, but you may have a few more questions about how to get your WordPress website up and running. Let’s dive in! In this […]
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The WordPress Editor is a powerful tool that can help bring your design ideas to life but one of the best parts is, you don’t have to start from scratch. Building sophisticated designs can be as easy as picking Patterns from our growing library, and snapping them together to create …

The WordPress Editor is a powerful tool that can help bring your design ideas to life but one of the best parts is, you don’t have to start from scratch. Building sophisticated designs can be as easy as picking Patterns from our growing library, and snapping them together to create …

Quite a few new WordPress plugin vulnerabilities were disclosed during the second half of October. In this post, we cover recent WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities and what to do if you are running one of the vulnerable plugins or themes on your website. The WordPress Vulnerability Roundup is divided into three different categories: […]
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The 2020 WordPress survey is open! Take the survey to share your WordPress experience with those who build the software. Also, the 2019 survey results are now available - check them out!

WordPress 5.6 beta 2 is now available for testing! This software is still in development, so we recommend that you run this version on a test site. You can test the WordPress 5.6 beta in two ways: Try the WordPress Beta Tester plugin (choose the “bleeding edge nightlies” option). Or download the beta here (zip). WordPress 5.6 is slated for […]

The subject of WordPress tags tends to attract a good amount of interest (and at times conflict) among uses. And while the interest in WordPress tags is good, the conflict isn’t necessary once we fully understand the actual purpose of tags in WordPress. In this guide we’ll cover a definition of WordPress tags, how they […]
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A content management system (CMS) is a digital platform that gives you the ability to create, store and share digital content. Today, the primary use of a content management system is for website creation and website management. In this guide, we’ll take a close look at everything about content management systems. Not only will we […]
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Knowing how to update your WordPress site is an important responsibility of being a WordPress website owner or admin. Keeping up with WordPress updates is vital to the security and overall functionality of your website. Fortunately, you’ve landed on the essential guide for how to update your WordPress site. In this guide, we’ll give you […]
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The term “WordPress core” encompasses all the foundational files that a WordPress website requires to work. In this article, we’re going to take a look in detail at the core of WordPress. By the end, you’ll know exactly what WordPress core means, what it does, how you can contribute to WordPress, and a lot more. […]
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WordPress security mistakes are easy to make. The most common mistakes in your WordPress security can be based on outdated information, common WordPress security myths or just not knowing WordPress security best practices. While WordPress itself is secure, avoiding WordPress security mistakes requires a little bit of effort from site owners. In this post, we’ll […]
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WordPress 5.6 Beta 1 is now available for testing!

Today we want to share some powerful new WordPress security integrations between iThemes Security Pro, our WordPress security plugin, and Restrict Content Pro, our favorite WordPress membership plugin. As you may have heard, Restrict Content Pro recently joined the iThemes family. As our first big plugin integration announcement, we’re excited to add the best account […]
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In the Feature Spotlight posts, we will highlight a feature in the iThemes Security Pro plugin and share a bit about why we developed the feature, who the feature is for, and how to use the feature. Today we are going to cover the User Security Check, an easy way for you to audit the strength of […]
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Have you recently gotten the “WordPress PHP Update Required” message on your WordPress website or blog? If so, there’s no need to worry! In this guide, we’ll cover why you saw the PHP Update Required warning message, and show you how to update the PHP version of your WordPress website so you can resume normal […]
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As a website owner, it’s important to know that WordPress caching is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal, even if you aren’t using it yet. Simply stated, caching WordPress can make your website fast. Really fast. A fast website leads to a positive UX (user experience) and improved SEO performance. […]
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