Frustrated by the latest WordPress 7.0 update, the author criticizes the platform’s decision-making and unstable feature rollouts. From the removal of anticipated PHP icon access to the introduction of distracting visual flashes in the admin panel, this post explores why the author is increasingly disillusioned with WordPress and is moving toward building custom solutions.
Is WordPress Dead?
Explore the growing tensions within the WordPress community as the platform shifts focus from developers to end users. This analysis examines the impact of the Site Editor, the shaming of freemium plugins, and recent conflicts with Automatic, questioning whether these architectural and political changes are sabotaging the ecosystem’s stability and enterprise viability.