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November plugin updates and security fixes

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog November plugin updates and security fixes Date: 8 November 2026 Hi Reader 👋, TLDR: This month’s updates tighten what visitors can see in search, related posts and popular posts. I’ve also added more control over link warnings, modern image formats for block backgrounds and new administration tools in Knowledge Base Pro. Please update the plugins you use. Security hardening and maintenance releases Better Search 4.5.3 and 4.5.4: Restricted...

Security fixes in four plugins, plus Top 10 4.6 and AI answers

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog Security fixes in four plugins, plus Top 10 4.6 and AI answers Date: 16 October 2026 Hi Reader 👋, TLDR: Four plugins have had security fixes since my last email. Knowledge Base 3.2.1 and Top 10 4.6.0 fix leaks of password-protected content, so please update those two first. Top 10 4.5.3 went out on 14 October, and 4.6.0 followed on 15 October with Koko Analytics as a new data source. Beyond security, Better Search 4.5 and Knowledge Base 3.2 add...

Related and popular posts, now inside your page builder

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog Related and popular posts, now inside your page builder Date: 7 September 2026 Hi Reader 👋, TLDR: New plugin, WebberZone Image Optimizer, converts your media library to WebP and AVIF without an account. Contextual Related Posts and Top 10 both have native Elementor, Bricks, and WPBakery elements. Better Search queries are a lot faster. Link Warnings now warns before downloads. Followed Posts had its final release, so export your data before you...

Happy Birthday Month and several Plugin Updates

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog Happy Birthday Month and Several Plugin updates Date: 2 August 2026 Hi Reader 👋, Two months since the last newsletter, and most of that time went into shipping rather than writing. Four plugins have had feature releases since early June, and one of them changes how you navigate a large knowledge base. Happy Birthday month - get 44% off I turn 44 this August. To celebrate it, I'm offering a 44% discount on the first year across all my plugins. Use...

Prices go up tomorrow – two new releases and a new tutorial

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog Prices go up tomorrow. And some updates Date: 6 June 2026 Hi Reader 👋, A quick note before anything else: I’m raising prices on Top 10 Pro, Contextual Related Posts Pro, and Better Search Pro tomorrow, 7 June. I extended it to the closing date of WordCamp Europe, which I'm unfortunately missing this year. If you’ve been considering an upgrade, today is the last day at the current rate. Existing subscribers are not affected — the increase applies...

Knowledge Base Pro is here - and prices go up on 1st June

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog Knowledge Base Pro is here - and prices go up on 1st June Date: 13 November 2026 Hi Reader 👋, Usually, my newsletter arrives at month-end, but this update couldn't wait. Knowledge Base v3 shipped on 10 May, bringing multi-product documentation support and the first release of Knowledge Base Pro. Also, premium plugin prices are increasing on 1st June. If you’ve ever considered unlocking advanced features, now is the best moment to act. Upgrade now...

WebberZone April 2026 update: 4 releases including a brand new plugin

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog WebberZone April 2026 update Date: 13 November 2026 Hi Reader 👋, This update is three days overdue. However, as the saying goes, "Better late than never." April was quieter in volume than March, but it kept moving. Four releases shipped this cycle: two Link Warnings updates, a new plugin, and a major update to Better Search Pro. I will release Knowledge Base v3.0.0, including a new pro version, later this week. I delayed the release as I was busy...
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WebberZone March 2026: Six Releases this month

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog WebberZone March 2026: Five Releases, including one new plugin Date: 13 November 2026 Hi Reader 👋, March has been the busiest release cycle I’ve had in a long time - primarily because I've been on holiday and burning the midnight oil. Six plugins shipped, each one solving a different problem. Rather than send six separate announcements, I’ve pulled everything together into a single roundup so you can see what’s landed this month. What shipped this...

WebberZone Feb 2026: WC in CRP + Top 10

The WebberZone Newsletter The WebberZone Blog What’s new at WebberZone in February 2026 Date: 13 November 2026 Hi Reader 👋, The last several months have been very busy for the WebberZone team of one. I’ve been working on several plugins simultaneously with a view to building reusable modules across all my plugins. The largest module is my Settings API, which powers the settings pages of all my plugins. Additionally, the Media Handler has undergone a major revamp to improve performance. I’m...
Two Big Plugin Updates: Better Search & Contextual Related Posts

🚀 Two Big Plugin Updates: Better Search & Contextual Related Posts

The WebberZone Newsletter 🚀 Two Big Plugin Updates: Better Search & Contextual Related Posts Date: 13 November 2026 Hi Reader 👋, I realised that the last newsletter I sent was nearly 5 months ago. During these five months, I've been head down working on updates for several of my plugins. I am pleased to share two important updates that will enhance the search functionality and related content features in WordPress. Users of both Contextual Related Posts and Better Search plugins will benefit...

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