Plugin Previews, Ollie Theme, and Open Source AI in WordPress
WordPress.org introduced 1-click plugin previews, allowing users to explore plugins before installing them. However, there were issues with the feature, leading to it being reverted. The Ollie theme is now available in the WordPress repository, but without its onboarding experience, which will be offered as a separate plugin. WordPress.org has launched its annual WordPress awards, and users are encouraged to vote. Meta (formerly Facebook) is promoting open source development, sparking a debate in the WordPress community. Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress, appeared in an interview discussing Automattic, the value of the WordPress ecosystem, and his role in the community.
