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Revisiting the WP Consent API: A Step Toward Better Privacy in WordPress
In December 2024, the WordPress Core team revisited the proposal to integrate the WP Consent API into WordPress Core. Originally introduced in early 2020, this API aims to provide a standardized framework for managing user consent preferences, enabling plugins and themes to access and respect these settings. The Evolution of Privacy Standards Since the initial…
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Introducing Project Bedrock: A Transparent Future for WordPress Hosting
For years, the world of WordPress hosting recommendations has been shrouded in secrecy, with users left to navigate a landscape shaped by obscure agreements and undisclosed incentives. Project Bedrock is here to change that. The Problem: Lack of Transparency in Hosting Recommendations When users search for the best WordPress hosting solutions, they often rely on…
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DreamHost Removed from WordPress.org’s Recommended Hosting List: Calls for Transparency Grow
In recent developments within the WordPress community, DreamHost has been removed from WordPress.org’s recommended hosting page. This change, executed by Samuel Wood (Otto), a “Tech Ninja” for Audrey Capital, leaves Pressable, Bluehost, and Hostinger as the current recommendations from WordPress. The removal of DreamHost has reignited discussions about the transparency and criteria for listings on…