Russell Aaron
Long-time WordPress enthusiast and developer focused on support and community; organizer of WordCamp Las Vegas and experienced power user who discusses lesser-known WordPress features like options.php.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 26min
#204 – Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php
Russell Aaron, a long-time WordPress enthusiast, developer, and WordCamp Las Vegas organizer, guides listeners through the obscure options.php admin page. He describes how it exposes the full wp_options table. The conversation covers why it exists, who can access it, its practical uses for development, and the risks of editing settings carelessly.
