Bricks 1 .9.9 was released. Some of the features include: syncing changes to global classes between editor windows (experimental), removed the experimental tag from the query sort and filter feature, speed improvements to remove lag, and an access control fix for the Contributor role.

Along with their pitch to agencies, WP com has added a multi-site dashboard. In addition to being able to manage multiple sites, you can also see and manage your DNS records.

Ronald Huereca has a free addon that adds features to GenerateBlocks.

Gravatar has expanded its offering to also include rich profile sharing, along the lines of LinkTree. It also have an API so that the profile info can be integrated into apps and websites.

Joost just released a new plugin, Progress Planner. Its purpose is to help website owners keep track of site-based work and to encourage it through gamification. There is a free version on WordPress org and a pro version is planned.

Automattic continues its courtship of agencies with a new program offing packages across its lineup of products. It is a 180 tun-around from several years ago when they were focused on competing with agencies.

The Core Framework got a significant update to version 1.4. New features include an on-boarding wizard and new contextual spacing and typography variables.

Ronald Huereca released version 3 of QuotesDLX. The new version includes support for citations and shortcodes. The shortcodes feature makes it possible to include your quote in the classic editor and page builders.

Another Divi 5 progress report. This one talks about the transition from Divi 4 to Divi 5 and speed improvements.

They have been doing a good job communicating. I’m sure that helps to inspire confidence for their users.