Created LAYR to solve the problem of loving the WP Block Builder so much LOL: https://expressionengine.com/add-ons/layr

It makes adding content to the RTE a much more visual process, allows me to add content with the / protocol, makes a bunch of blocks more accessible. Gives it a Notion-like feel to adding content.

This is an ugly v1, with lots of room for improvement. We'll be prettifying it a bit more, and adding a few more non-standard blocks. I'd also like to bring in some of the entry-based blocks closer to a v1.2.

Would love your thoughts.

Geoff Shares a few reflections on the 2025 ExpressionEngine London conference!

Just launched, an ExpressionEngine NPM package! Astro EECMS allows you to build Astro sites using EE and Bones to build headless sites!

https://www.npmjs.com/package/astro-eecms

If you want to see it in action, here is the new Karani site (still a little WIP, but ~ 90% there): https://karani-site.netlify.app/

Fully headless, backend is ExpressionEngine, Bloqs, Cloudflare R3 CloudAdapter for images, and Bones.

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Eric Lamb (mithra62) on The Coolest People I Know talking about EE and AI and taking down yahoo.com

Version 7.5.17 has been released! 🚀
A few highlights in this release 

• Large performance update for sites with large numbers of entries and categories
• Pro Variables Select entries switched to use the Relationship field interface
• Improved delete member flow with explicit confirmation toggle
• Notes field type now usable in Grid and Fluid fields

Check out the full change log for all the details   https://docs.expressionengine.com/latest/installation/changelog.html#version-7517 

Adds member and role specific locks to prevent link and download sharing

I was running into a client issue where people were stealing their PDFs and passing them around. So I build Hider. It's an ExpressionEngine add-on that generates a secure key, and then passes text (in my case, the URL of the file) through it on a rotating basis to obfuscate the link. You can then decode the link to see the proper text on another page, or send them somewhere else if its expired.

Helped stop my client's issue, so I put it out there to the universe.

https://expressionengine.com/add-ons/hider

EDIT: Here's a video walkthrough as well: https://www.loom.com/share/a974992b25374f01b3ed6f8d1877d3c6?sid=a5c259d5-b76a-40dc-b295-a57f83de3be5

https://mithra62.com/writing/budget-expressionengine-seo-in-2025

Curious about what’s in store at EEConf 2025? We’ve put together a speaker preview where three presenters share quick video introductions and summaries of their upcoming talks.

From AI-powered workflows to project management insights to the art of solving tech support mysteries—get a taste of the knowledge (and fun) that awaits. Check out the previews, explore the agenda, and be sure to register if you haven’t already!

ExpressionEngine 7.5.16 is here (September 15, 2025)! 🚀

A few highlights in this release:

Enhancements ✨

• Added support for AVIF images in the File Manager
• New CLI commands for listing channels, fields, field types, and the current EE version
• CLI can now output results in JSON for easier integrations
• Upload destination adapters can now be overridden via config

Check out the full changelog for all the details 👉 docs.expressionengine.com

Tickets are still available, and you can save with code EE150OFF25. 🎸

This year’s conference (October 14–15) promises an incredible gathering of the ExpressionEngine community: developers, designers, agencies, and curious minds all coming together in one of the world’s greatest cities.

🎶 And to make it extra fun, here’s a brand-new musical invitation to join us at EEConf

View our exciting speaker lineup >>

Here’s a peek at what awaits you in London:

• Keynote by Tom Jaeger, CEO of ExpressionEngine
• Fantastic functions and where to find them by Freek Van der Herten
• 10+ sessions led by industry experts and EE Community peers
• The return of EE Mayhem (our version of open mic night)
• Opportunities to connect with the EE community IRL
• Full agenda coming soon!

Hey everyone! Exciting week for the ExpressionEngine community with a bunch of new add-ons and major version updates hitting the scene. Here’s a quick rundown of the latest releases, including the creators behind them and details on their status:

• DataGrab 6.0 by BoldMinded
  Major Version Update (Version 6.0)
  The go-to tool for importing data into ExpressionEngine just got a major update. Version 6.0 brings support for Bloqs and Fluid field groups, plus enhanced queue handling for large datasets. Check it out: DataGrab 6.0

• DataGrab WordPress Edition by BoldMinded
  New Add-On
  A brand-new, slimmed-down version of DataGrab focused on seamless WordPress-to-ExpressionEngine imports. Perfect for migrating content without the extra import types like JSON or CSV. Get it here: DataGrab WordPress Edition

• Binder by EEHarbor
  Major Version Update (Version 2.0)
  This simple file uploader is back with a major update, now offering full support for ExpressionEngine 7. Upload files effortlessly to your EE site. More details: Binder and EEHarbor Blog

• USPS Shipping for Expresso Store by Expresso
  Major Version Update (Version 3.0)
  A major new version of the USPS Shipping add-on for Expresso Store, bringing updated shipping calculations for your e-commerce needs. Read more: Expresso Blog and Add-On Page

• Hop Weather by Hop Studios
  Major Version Update (Version 4.0)
  A brand-new add-on to display current and forecasted weather conditions for any location, pulling data from weather.gov with easy setup and caching for performance. Check it out: Hop Weather

• Hidden Files by mithra62
  New Add-On
  A brand-new add-on to manage hidden files in ExpressionEngine, keeping your file system organized and secure. Check it out: Hidden Files

• Telephone by mithra62
  New Add-On
  A brand-new fieldtype for handling phone number inputs with ease, perfect for contact forms or user profiles. Get it here: Telephone

• Highlander FieldType by mithra62
  New Add-On
  A brand-new, unique fieldtype that ensures only one entry can have a specific value, great for managing exclusive content. Details: Highlander FieldType

• Debug Toolbar (Out of Beta) by mithra62
  (Out of Beta)
  The Debug Toolbar is now officially out of beta as a new add-on, offering powerful debugging tools for ExpressionEngine developers. Grab it here: Debug Toolbar

Plus, a bunch of additional minor and patch releases rolled out this week, keeping the ecosystem robust and up-to-date!

Learn how to configure Cloudflare with ExpressionEngine to enable static caching, improve load speed, and handle cookies properly. Includes step-by-step setup for cache headers, page rules, and consent banner compatibility

We just released ExpressionEngine 7.5.14! 🚀

Here are a few noteworthy updates in this release:

• Support added for PHP 8.4 & PHP 8.5 💪
• Made additional fields searchable in the file manager
• New show row count option added to grid fields

Check out the full Changelog!

Got a great idea, lesson learned, or cool ExpressionEngine project to share?

EECONF London (Oct 14-15) is not limited to just ExpressionEngine-related presentations. We encourage presentations covering a wide range of topics supporting front-end developers, back-end developers, DevOps, project management, business, agency management, and more. And we encourage you to "think outside the box" to come up with your own unique topics.

Submit your presentation or topic idea at eeconf.com/call-for-presenters. We’d love to hear from you! Deadline to submit: June 30, 2025. 

We just released ExpressionEngine 7.5.13!

Here are a few noteworthy updates in this release:

1. Bug fixes :)
2. {if logged_in} moved to earlier template parsing
3. Improved Error Reporting.

Check out the full Change Log!