Best of WordPress — January 2025

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   Codrops·1y

   10+ Best Web Design Tools & Resources For 2025 (Free & Paid)

   Innovation in web design goes beyond aesthetics, requiring advanced tools that prioritize speed, security, and scalability. In 2025, web design will center around sophisticated eCommerce, data visualization, and seamless booking systems. Tools such as Trafft White Label for scheduling, wpDataTables for data handling, and LayerSlider for animations, offer robust solutions for modern web design needs. Choosing tools that provide regular updates, performance optimization, and flexibility will be crucial for staying ahead in web development.

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   The Drama Just Keeps Getting Worse

   Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automatic and co-creator of WordPress, is deactivating the accounts of community members who planned to fork WordPress. This move has escalated criticism of WordPress governance. Prominent community figures, Jono Alderson and Karim Marucchi, have expressed interest in creating independent repositories and exploring new governance models. The tension follows a lawsuit involving WP Engine and WordPress, revealing deepening divides in the community about the future direction of the platform.

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   10 Top Free & Premium WordPress Plugins for 2025

   To stay ahead in web development, it's crucial to use future-ready and actively maintained WordPress plugins. These plugins will help developers and designers integrate sophisticated features without compromising performance. Essential plugins listed for 2025 include Brizy WordPress Builder, Amelia, wpDataTables, and more. They provide flexibility, regular updates, high performance, and strong customer support, making them ideal for creating advanced functionalities, animations, and customization options.

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   WordPress Skimmers Evade Detection by Injecting Themselves into Database Tables

   New credit card skimmer malware targets WordPress e-commerce checkout pages by injecting malicious JavaScript into database tables, making it hard to detect. The malware activates on checkout pages, creating fake forms or hijacking existing ones to steal payment information. The stolen data is then encoded and sent to an attacker-controlled server. Recent discoveries also highlight phishing email campaigns targeting PayPal users and a novel technique called transaction simulation spoofing used to steal cryptocurrency.

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