Tech update: AI in WordPress editor and news on Joomla

AI moves closer to the website’s daily routine: New tools support the editor directly in the WordPress editor. At the same time, important updates and preparation for future versions are pending. To launch our tech update, we look at three topics that are currently relevant for corporate websites: AI functions, WordPress and Joomla. We classify what is already available, what is being tested and what next steps result from this.

Editorial status: 10 November 2026. The classification is based on the linked official publications; own product tests are not part of this article.

AI in WordPress: more support for the editors

On 2 November, the WordPress AI Team presented the new features of the plugin released on 29 October: AI 1.5.0 This includes experimental functions for read-out posts, summaries of changes between text versions and collaboration with external AI agents. Via “MCP Access” you can control which registered WordPress functions are offered to such agents. The separate WebMCP experiment aims at working in the block editor. These possibilities are functions of the additional plugin, no generally activated equipment of any WordPress website. Source: WordPress AI team, November 2, 2026.

The work on existing content is particularly interesting for editors: What has changed since the last version? Is an audio version of a longer guide worth it? Our classification: Start with a manageable task and check the result before further processes are added. Also check which content an established AI provider processes and whether additional costs arise for the selected function.

There is an important limit to image origin: The new experiment “Content Verification” detects and preserves existing C2PA source data, but does not yet carry out cryptographic verification according to the project. An displayed source statement therefore does not replace an independent examination of an image. Details about Content Verification.

WordPress: Check security level, test beta separately

Date 28 October WordPress 7.1.4 appeared as a security release. The official message recommends a timely update. Among the fixed problems is a vulnerability in the upgrade process. Those who run a WordPress website should therefore check the actual installed status instead of relying solely on an expected automatic update. Source: WordPress 7.1.4.

In parallel, the 10 November WordPress 7.2 Beta 5 This test version is specifically designed for development and testing environments. The final version is scheduled for December 8th; this is a schedule. The beta brings further work on safety, usability and compatibility. Source: WordPress 7.2 Beta 5.

Our proposal for practice: Keep your public website on a stable level. Use a separate copy to try out the next big version with your theme and your most important extensions. Test specific ways there: contact request, login, search and possibly shopping cart. A successful installation alone does not show whether these processes work.

Joomla: Thinking about editorial comfort and update planning

A look beyond the current news week is worth it at Joomla: Joomla 6.2 was released on October 13th. The release improves, among other things, the integration of media management and the link selection in the TinyMCE editor. Extension developers can also identify updates as security updates. This can help operators to detect important updates faster. Source: Joomla 6.2.

For websites on Joomla 5, a second communication is particularly relevant: 5.4.10 as last regular error correction release the 5 series. Security updates are to follow for another year. Error corrections and security are thus different maintenance phases. Source: Joomla 5.4.10, 13 October 2026.

Our classification: Use this period to capture the used extensions and the template and to test a change prepared. It is crucial whether your specific website works with its forms, individual functions and integrations. A general compatibility notice cannot replace this check.

What you can do this week

• Take stock: Which CMS version is actually running, and which extensions are important for your business?
• Check the security: Is there a useful backup before an update?
• Set the test target: Try an AI function on an uncritical example and evaluate the benefits based on a specific task.
• Checking changes: After an update, check the most important visitor paths on your smartphone.

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Transparency: This post has been created with AI support and compared with the linked original sources.The cover image is an AI-generated illustration and does not show any real program interface.