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WordPress Core version 6.6 was released on July 16th. Here’s a quick summary of some of the main changes it brings with it.
Edit: For information on the latest WordPress release, 6.9, head to our post on it here.
WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey”, was released on July 16th.
In this post, we will take a look at some of the key changes and improvements that 6.6 brings to WordPress Core. This is not an extensive deep dive, but rather a brief summary of some of the most interesting changes.
The WordPress Field Guide page for 6.6 states that the WordPress 6.6 release covers 299 tickets, including:
For the Gutenberg block editor, 6.6 includes:
It’s great to see how active the global WordPress team is, and just how many fixes and improvements come with each and every release. WordPress is constantly evolving and improving, with a huge team dedicated to making it the best CMS out there.
The demand for fast and high performance websites has never been greater. So as you’d expect, 6.6 brings new performance improvements to the table, adding to the stack of performance enhancements that have accompanied the last few Core releases.
In the 6.6 release, these include:
data-wp-on-async directiveNavigating your pages has never been easier. The new side-by-side layout in the Site Editor lets you see all your pages at a glance and preview any selected page instantly. It’s a huge time-saver that streamlines your workflow.
Accessibility remains a priority, with 58 fixes and improvements in this release. WordPress 6.6 ensures a more inclusive web experience for all users.
It is fantastic to see that accessibility remains such an important aspect of each Core release.
Managing content in synced patterns just got a whole lot better. You can now make changes to individual instances of a synced pattern while maintaining a consistent style. Whether it’s a Heading, Paragraph, Button, or Image block, customisation is now more flexible and intuitive.
WordPress 6.6 also introduces the ability to create colour or font sets within block themes. This means you can mix and match design combinations across your site while keeping everything within your broader styling guidelines.
A more in-depth list of updates can be found here.
For our clients, your websites will be updated to 6.6 shortly, after full testing on the staging version of your website, to ensure there are no issues or conflicts.
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WordPress Core version 7.1 was released on August 19th. Here's a quick summary of some of the main changes and updates.
The biggest update to the world's most popular CMS in years has landed, and it changes more than just the editor.
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