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Why GPLDL Cannot Accept Your WordPress Plugin or Theme Submission

Thanks to the creativity and ingenuity of 3rd party WordPress Developers around the globe, WordPress has become a vibrant eco-system beyond the further development of the WordPress Core. A lot of these commercially distributed tools not only enhance the functionality of websites but also ensure that each site can have a unique look and feel. A significant number of these WordPress plugins and themes are licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), a cornerstone in the realm of free software. Understanding the GPL and its implications within the WordPress ecosystem is crucial for both developers and users alike.

February 20, 2024BlogBy GPLDL

How to Ensure Your WordPress Plugin or Theme is Authentic and Secure

The WordPress ecosystem offers a vast library of free and commercial plugins and themes to enhance your website's functionality and design. However, with this abundance comes the risk of downloading nulled, modified, or malware-infested plugins and themes. Ensuring the authenticity and security of these additions is crucial for the safety and performance of your website.

January 25, 2024BlogBy GPLDL

The Top 10 Open Source Projects Under the GNU Public License

The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a widely used free software license, which guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. Its popularity is evident in the vast array of influential open source projects that have adopted it. Below, we explore the top 10 open source projects licensed under…

January 23, 2024BlogBy GPLDL

Embracing the GPL: How Recent US Court Rulings Bolster Open-Source Software

In software development, open-source software stands as a beacon of collaboration and innovation. The GNU General Public License (GPL), a stalwart defender of this ethos, has recently been fortified by groundbreaking US court rulings. These developments not only validate the GPL’s legal framework but also underscore its significance in promoting a more open and collaborative…

January 19, 2024BlogBy GPLDL

Some common use cases for the Gravity Forms WordPress Plugin

Gravity Forms is a popular WordPress plugin that allows users to easily create and manage forms on their website. It is a powerful tool that offers a wide range of features and can be used in a variety of different situations. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common use cases…

December 19, 2022BlogBy GPLDL

How to write your own WordPress Theme from scratch?

Set up a local development environment: It is recommended to develop your WordPress theme on a local development environment instead of a live website. This allows you to test your theme and make changes without affecting the live site. To set up a local development environment, you will need to install a local server environment…

December 19, 2022BlogBy GPLDL

How to create a Child Theme for your WordPress Theme?

To create a child theme for a WordPress theme, follow these steps: Create a new folder in your WordPress theme directory and name it something like “child-theme.” Inside the child theme folder, create a new file called “style.css.” This will be the main stylesheet for your child theme. In the style.css file, add the following…

December 19, 2022BlogBy GPLDL

How to add Keywords and Meta Descriptions in WordPress to improve SEO?

Keywords and meta descriptions are an important part of on-page SEO (search engine optimization). They help search engines understand the content of your website and can influence how your website appears in search results. In this blog post, we’ll walk through how to add keywords and meta descriptions in WordPress. Log in to your WordPress…

December 18, 2022BlogBy GPLDL

Some Legal Implications of the GPL (GNU Public License)

The GNU General Public License, or GPL, is a widely used free software license that allows users to freely distribute, modify, and use software. The GPL is designed to ensure that users have the freedom to use, modify, and distribute software, while also protecting the rights of the creators of that software. One of the…

December 17, 2022BlogBy GPLDL

How to manually update WordPress plugins & themes (via FTP)?

To manually update WordPress themes and plugins via FTP, follow these steps: Back up your website: Before making any changes to your website, it’s important to create a backup in case something goes wrong. You can use a plugin like UpdraftPlus to create a backup of your website. Deactivate the theme or plugin: Before updating…

December 17, 2022BlogBy GPLDL

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