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Ghost Plugins and the Rise of Terminal Agents
A look at why thousands of WordPress plugins remain active despite years of neglect, and how site owners often prefer these quiet, stable tools over bloated modern alternatives. The episode also explores the 2026 shift toward lightweight micro utilities, terminal-based agents, and cleaner plugin workflows built around native WordPress APIs.
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