WordPress 7.0
WordPress 7 and AI: What Changed and What It Means for Your Site
The short answer WordPress 7.0, released May 20, 2026, added a built-in AI client and a Settings > Connectors screen for AI services. It does nothing on its own: no AI service is connected until you add one and a plugin uses it. The update also adds 146 new files, which some security scanners flag…
WordPress AI Plugins: What to Check Before You Install One
The short answer A WordPress AI plugin connects your site to an AI service so it can write, answer chats, tag images or take actions for you. Before you install one, check where it keeps your API key, what the usage bill will be, what data it sends out, how often it gets security fixes…