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WordPress Plugins from A to Z

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At its heart, this site exists to make your life easier. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect plugin to solve a specific problem, want honest reviews before you install anything, or just love staying on top of the latest WordPress trends and AI-powered tools — you’ll find it here. We highlight the plugins we discuss on the show, share in-depth interviews with plugin authors and community leaders... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus Burnette
Founder of WellPlayedWP; longtime WordPress community member; founder of The WP World
WellPlayedWP / The WP World / Bluehost
Episode: Interview 82 – With Marcus Burnette on Building WellPlayedWP, The WP World, and What Real WordPress Builders Need from Plugins
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Marcin Dudek
RuClaw Poland based WordPress developer specializing in high traffic sites, plugin architecture, and back-end performance
We Got This / WP Multitool
Episode: Backend Bottlenecks Exposed: 62k Plugin Benchmarks, Local Slow-Query Analysis, and Zero-Bloat Tooling with Marcin Dudek 81
Yuri Gerasymov
Founder of Diffy, a visual regression testing tool, and a full-time Drupal developer.
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Episode: Interview 80 – Visual Regression Mastery: Yuri Gerasymov’s Guide to Flawless WordPress Sites and Side Hustle Success
Edwin Daniels
A full-stack veteran with over 16 years of development experience
Flux Plugins
Episode: Interview 79 – From LearnDash to Flux Plugins: Edwin Daniels on WordPress Media Optimization & AI
Rodolfo Melogli
Founder of Business Bloomer and WooCommerce plugin developer
Business Bloomer
Episode: Interview 78 – WooCommerce Wizardry: Rodolfo Melogli on Mini-Plugins, Summits, and Community Secrets
Corey Maass
Full stack developer specializing in advanced WordPress solutions.
Gelform
Episode: Interview 77 – Tea-Fueled Innovation: Corey Maass on Crafting Pro-Grade Plugins and Conquering WP Challenges
James Welbes
Founder and strategist behind Apex Branding and Design
Apex Branding and Design
Episode: Etching a New Path: James Welbes on Ditching WordPress Kool-Aid and Elevating Brands – Interview 76
Ryan Logan
IT wizard turned WordPress trailblazer behind Influence WP and ChangeLog WP
Influence WP and ChangeLog WP
Episode: Interview 75 – Staying Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Centralized Changelogs in WordPress Maintenance

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John Overall
Co‑host and primary host, appears as the speaker engaging with Marcus and other guests; associated with WP Plugins A to Z and related WordPress communities.
Amberlynn
Co‑host, regular on show, moderator of Q&A, contributes WordPress news and interview segments.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Oh Dear! Sound quality 😬

    So many good ideas, great content but the sound quality finally got to me! Poor quality sound and acoustics on one mike. On the other mike, clear as a bell including unwanted, unmuted sounds like coughing, nose blowing, computer alerts, rustling and more.

    Sound on an audio podcast is everything. Here I am on headphones folks! So also drop the Too Loud Jingle that makes me jump out of my skin. I will continue to read the online transcripts which are great.

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    Original Oracle
    Canada4 years ago
  • Garbage

    Review plugins not politics

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    daviddth
    Australia6 years ago
  • Plenty o' Plugins

    I've been following this podcast for several months. Though I only support one website I have found several plugins that added features or helped me process things better.Good Job!

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    5
    Bryce Giesler
    United States8 years ago
  • Great information on plugins

    I don't find all the plugins applicable (not using WooCommerce), but generally in a month there will be 1 to 3 great plugins that I will explore to see if they will fit into my sites ... also the discussion of various plugins plants seeds in my mind of what could be used in websites.

    I just wanted to mention about your last contest and why I didn't enter ... I live on Bowen Island just off the coast of West Vancouver and while the plugin sounded great the maps were for the USA ... don't live th... more

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    5
    Ecliptic29549
    Canada8 years ago
  • Too many interviews

    Used to love the show. Went back and listened to all episodes from beginning. Was very helpful and insightful. New format not as helpful. Old show - 5 star. Now - 2 star, at best. Not going to listen any more. There are other shows more interesting now.

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    Reality501
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate unbiased plugin reviews and practical recommendations.
Some criticism about sharp shifts to sponsor reads and show structure in recent episodes.
Overall quality improvements noted in sound when listening on mobile vs desktop.

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Interview 82 – With Marcus Burnette on Building WellPlayedWP, The WP World, and What Real WordPress Builders Need from Plugins
Q: Why build a membership plugin library instead of selling plugins individually?
Marcus explains the single-license approach reduces license management headaches for agencies and freelancers, lowers administrative overhead, and creates a streamlined experience by centralizing access to multiple plugins.
Backend Bottlenecks Exposed: 62k Plugin Benchmarks, Local Slow-Query Analysis, and Zero-Bloat Tooling with Marcin Dudek 81
Q: What server-level changes have yielded the largest gains across sites you've audited?
Key improvements came from using optimized server stacks (NGINX configurations, Lightspeed, and Franken-PHP), and tuning server parameters to reduce the number of slow operations per request, which dramatically improved load times on busy sites.
Backend Bottlenecks Exposed: 62k Plugin Benchmarks, Local Slow-Query Analysis, and Zero-Bloat Tooling with Marcin Dudek 81
Q: What prompted you to benchmark all plugins in the WordPress repository with MakeWP Fast?
The motivation was to create a data-driven resource because there was no existing, credible benchmark showing how individual plugins impact performance, and the goal was to enable data-driven decisions and potential SEO benefits through programmatic content generation.
Backend Bottlenecks Exposed: 62k Plugin Benchmarks, Local Slow-Query Analysis, and Zero-Bloat Tooling with Marcin Dudek 81
Q: What is WP Multitool, and why would someone want to have it?
WP Multitool is a collection of modules that diagnose and fix backend performance issues, including slow queries, index creation, and optimization of various server and plugin behaviors; it helps pinpoint bottlenecks beyond frontend caching and provides actionable steps like adding indexes.
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Q: How do you go about testing to see if a new plugin will play nicely with your other plugins and existing setup?
They recommend a dev-site test to check compatibility, and if issues arise you identify potential conflicts by selectively disabling plugins; in practice most plugins work well, with issues often stemming from heavier plugins or core/PHP version mismatches.

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What is WordPress Plugins from A to Z about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, plugin-focused show that reviews WordPress plugins, covers ecosystem news, and shares interviews with plugin authors and community leaders. Episodes mix hands‑on plugin spotlights, security and maintenance tips, hosting and performance discussions, and occasional AI-driven insights. The hosts cultivate a value‑for‑value approach with sponsor mentions, live audience engagement, and community-driven content, making it a go‑to resource for developers, site builders, and WordPress professionals seeking honest recommendations and actionable guidance.

Noteworthy is the ongoing emphasis on real‑world use cases, plugin monetization dynamics, and ecosystem governance, plus a commitment to honest, vendor‑neutral reviews. The format rema... more

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