Welcome to the September 2025 edition of WPBeginner Spotlight: our monthly roundup of WordPress news, plugin updates, and community highlights.
This issue is filled with major product releases, new AI tools, and insights from WordCamp US 2025 in Portland.
Key updates include enhanced privacy controls in WPConsent and new automation options in Uncanny Automator.
Let’s explore the biggest announcements and their implications for WordPress site owners.
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WPConsent Adds Clarity Consent Mode, Global Privacy Controls, and Subdomain Cookie Sharing
The popular cookie consent management plugin, WPConsent, has released major updates to simplify privacy compliance and reduce intrusiveness for visitors.
New support for Global Privacy Controls allows sites to automatically honor browser-level privacy signals, aiding compliance with regulations like the CCPA and reducing visitor friction.






