Today we’ve updated all our Google Cloud servers to use the latest Ubuntu 16.04 “Xenial Xerus” to further secure and optimize our network. This new update features the new long-term supported Linux 4.4 kernel, Python 3, OpenSSH 7.2p2 and Apt 1.2. Read all about the new version on the release notes page.
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Manage bot protection and analyze bot traffic with the Kinsta API
Manage WordPress Bot Protection with 13 new Kinsta API endpoints. Configure protection levels, control AI crawlers, and analyze bot traffic.
- Reading time
- 8 min read
- Updated date
- November 4, 2026
Manage company users and permissions with the Kinsta API
Manage company users with new Kinsta API endpoints for user roles, site permissions, 2FA details, and improved operation troubleshooting.
- Reading time
- 6 min read
- Updated date
- October 21, 2026
Shields up! Kinsta adds enhanced Vulnerability Protection
Kinsta's new Vulnerability Protection — powered by Patchstack — can help plug WordPress security holes before fixes are available.
- Reading time
- 4 min read
- Updated date
- October 9, 2026