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Is WordPress Getting Stale?

View Comments June 18, 2007 | Everton

Is WordPress starting to get stale? For the last six months or so, I don’t think there has been a WordPress feature delivered either by the numerous releases, or introduced via a plugin, that has got me really excited.  Yes, I’ve added a few new plugins, but they have been to solve particular issues or goals, rather than adding ‘new’ functionality.

One of the reasons I moved to WordPress almost exactly a year ago from Blogware, was because I was getting frustrated that I couldn’t use many of the cool features I was seeing on other blogs.  My first couple of months on WordPress were very exciting with lots of new features, themes and plugins to try.

I haven’t checked the WordPress roadmap for a while, so I’m not sure if any exciting features are coming up in future releases. I hope so, as a lot of the fun of blogging is tinkering with my site structure and features. If I’m still looking for that blogging buzz, what other blogging platforms do you think warrant serious consideration? Or, have you installed an exciting new WordPress plugin in the last couple of months that I shoud give a try?

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About Everton: Everton is based in London and has worked in the internet and mobile space for over ten years now, and before that worked in corporate strategy and consulting. He has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University.He also writes for Windows 7 News, Windows 8 News and One Tip A Day. View posts.

  • I agree with Vinod that it too early to think about it.
    So far WP is the best out there.
  • Mosey
    I wouldn't say it's gone stale... but then again I'm a late comer to the scene. I like the fact that most of it's basic functions are as stable as arock (mostly) Most of the other functions can be resolved through plugins (which I love... there are some new ones that are quite exciting for me. Although there is a Wordpress Plugin competition hosted by Weblogtoolscollection.com) so the core package is still slimline.
    I would like to see a few extra improvements to the core for Wordpress - including some functionality (such as more extension for future posting for events) that could be easily incorporated. I don't believe the keywords part should be core - not every blog relies on this function, and will only serve to bloat the core package. Aside from that, I can't really complain!
    One thing they really should improve is the forum - pretty hard to find stuff there imho!
  • It is too early to decide WP's fate and such. I hope future Wordpress Major releases would feature better Content + User + Plugin + Security Management Features. I must say the current WP admin interface should see the first lights of improvement.
  • Wordpress is only a script for blog and I think that features aren't endless.
  • Hey Everton,

    Interesting point my friend, but I've gotta say Wordpress is just awesome and blows out of the water ANYTHING else out there. It just WORKS! :-)

    Have an awesome day!
    Dan
  • I'm with Martin on this one. I can't think of any tweaks to WordPress that would make love it any more than I already do.

    My ultimate wish list from WP is that they make it an all encompassing CMS system but for the moment I'm most certainly a happy customer.
  • "Stale" = mature?

    At some point, all software needs to focus on improving existing capabilities, rather than engaging in another round of feature-itis.
  • They even not letting new users to submit wordpress themes. Might be some inner changes are on the way.
  • @Martin

    Maybe you're right and my expectations are wrong. I guess I assumed that there would be constant innovation in the core code and via plugins, and because blogging is still so new, lots of new innovative features would be constantly evolving.

    I guess I miss the days of changing my theme every week, and trying out dozens of new plugins!
  • According to the roadmap WP version 2.2.1 is due to be released within the next couple of days, but that only fixes bugs.

    WP 2.3 has some great news for us, Everton. By us I mean the contributers/co-writers. A new feature adds a “Submit for Review” Button for people logged in as Contributors on a WordPress Blog. It will give you a list of drafts pending for review.

    http://markjaquith.wordpress.com/2007/06/16/new...
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