The WordPress coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. development team builds WordPress! Follow this site for general updates, status reports, and the occasional code debate. There’s lots of ways to contribute:
Found a bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority.?Create a ticket in the bug tracker.
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Editor.
Typically, the Gutenberg release following a WordPress point releaseMinor ReleaseA set of releases or versions having the same minor version number may be collectively referred to as .x , for example version 5.2.x to refer to versions 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.3, and all other versions in the 5.2 (five dot two) branch of that software. Minor Releases often make improvements to existing features and functionality. focuses on coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. quality and bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. fixes over new enhancements. As such, this will be a relatively quiet release.
Real-time Collaboration: Post MetaMetaMeta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. Synchronization
This release introduces real-time synchronization for post meta, enhancing the collaborative editing experience with your custom post-meta or footnotes!
An example of synced footnotes.
A new theme package
A new package of design tokens, which will be the new foundation for Gutenberg’s design system, is now available. This package is also a prerequisite for the new UIUIUser interface components package.
Template activation: Update sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. icons. (72772)
Try using DataViewsPicker in an updated media modal. (71944)
Update: Label of “Move to trashTrashTrash in WordPress is like the Recycle Bin on your PC or Trash in your Macintosh computer. Users with the proper permission level (administrators and editors) have the ability to delete a post, page, and/or comments. When you delete the item, it is moved to the trash folder where it will remain for 30 days.” action to “Trash”. (72596)
BlockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Library
Math Block: Use monospaced font for LaTeX input. (72557)
Add snackbar notices for page creation in Navigation block. (72627)
Core Data: Avoid extraneous when creating a new record. (72666)
Fix build command for tokens package on Windows. (72605)
Global Styles: Fix the save panel changes. (72701)
Packages: Do not limit the exports of the template packages. (72694)
PluginSidebar: Fix auto more menu item props. (72630)
Template activation: Fix isActive and isCustom values. (72641)
Template activation: Fix undefined array key PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher warning. (72729)
Use default popover placement for image format popover. (72550)
Collaboration
Block Notes: Fix issue where box shadow is cut off when active note is the last one. (72606)
Ensure “Add Note” component floats next to block in unpinned mode. (72494)
Notes: Always open histroy sidebar if note is resolved. (72708)
Notes: Disable floating notes for ‘template-locked’ mode. (72646)
Notes: Fix ‘View notes’ on mobile screens. (72546)
Notes: Prevent 403 error for low capabilitycapabilityA capability is permission to perform one or more types of task. Checking if a user has a capability is performed by the current_user_can function. Each user of a WordPress site might have some permissions but not others, depending on their role. For example, users who have the Author role usually have permission to edit their own posts (the “edit_posts” capability), but not permission to edit other users’ posts (the “edit_others_posts” capability). users. (72767)
Fix empty URLURLA specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org value from unbinding entity from inspector sidebar. (72447)
Fix: Force LTR direction in Math block textarea for RTL languages. (72684)
Image block: Add guard for null refs in setButtonStyles callback. (72715)
Post Date: Fix variations for Query LoopLoopThe Loop is PHP code used by WordPress to display posts. Using The Loop, WordPress processes each post to be displayed on the current page, and formats it according to how it matches specified criteria within The Loop tags. Any HTML or PHP code in the Loop will be processed on each post. https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop.. (72617)
Terms Query: Show nested terms toggle when inheriting. (72510)
Update: Disable font size when fit text is enabled and the opposite. (72533)
Templates APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.
Template activation: Allow duplicates of ‘custom’ pluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party templates to be activated. (72713)
Template activation: Remove the ability to deactivate registered templates. (72636)
Templates: Adds ‘type’ property to activeField as boolean in page templates. (72648)
Command Palette
Disable site editor navigation commands on Networknetwork(versus site, blog)Adminadmin(and super admin) – Take 2. (72698)
Disable site editor navigation commands on Network Admin. (72572)
Interactivity API
iAPI: Fix derived state closures processing on client-side navigation. (72725)
Write mode
Accordion: Dont’ show Add button in contentOnly mode. (72704)
Add bindableAttributes in preview context. (72625)
Typography
Fit text: Remove sizing limitation when the block is selected. (72570)
REST APIREST APIThe REST API is an acronym for the RESTful Application Program Interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data. It is how the front end of an application (think “phone app” or “website”) can communicate with the data store (think “database” or “file system”) https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/.
Notes: Fix ‘children’ embedding via REST API. (72561)
Style Book
Fix error with display of Heading block style variations in style book. (72551)
Fix contentOnly insertion, removal, and moving. (72416)
AccessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility)
Notes: Don’t collapse note on Escape if the event has been prevented. (72657)
Block Library
Fix focus loss from unsync and edit button in navigation link inspector sidebar. (72436)
Move backportbackportA port is when code from one branch (or trunk) is merged into another branch or trunk. Some changes in WordPress point releases are the result of backporting code from trunk to the release branch. to 7.0 because it was punted to future release. (72472)
add: Missing JSONJSONJSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. Schema for blocks. (72590)
Post Date: Update logic when to show the edit control. (72631)
Remove broken content only settings menu items feature. (72470)
Templates API
Template activation: Initialise old autosave and revisionsRevisionsThe WordPress revisions system stores a record of each saved draft or published update. The revision system allows you to see what changes were made in each revision by dragging a slider (or using the Next/Previous buttons). The display indicates what has changed in each revision. endpoints. (72680)
Build: Fix script_debug modules and scripts. (72485)
Build: Generate plugin version and make the build script plugin agnostic. (72707)
Build: Move the build tool to a dedicated package. (72743)
Build: Support third-party plugin scripts properly. (72760)
Build: Update output folders for scripts and modules. (72482)
Enqueue non-minified JSJSJavaScript, a web scripting language typically executed in the browser. Often used for advanced user interfaces and behaviors. files when SCRIPT_DEBUG is enabled. (72480)
FIX PHPUnit failure in previous WordPress version. (72705)
GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ Actions: Allow writing PRs when auto-cherry-picking. (72573)
Persist credentials when cherry-picking commits to a release branchbranchA directory in Subversion. WordPress uses branches to store the latest development code for each major release (3.9, 4.0, etc.). Branches are then updated with code for any minor releases of that branch. Sometimes, a major version of WordPress and its minor versions are collectively referred to as a "branch", such as "the 4.0 branch".. (72556)
Change bin script type-checking from inclusion to exclusion. (72675)
Improve output buffer for sending server-timing headerHeaderThe header of your site is typically the first thing people will experience. The masthead or header art located across the top of your page is part of the look and feel of your website. It can influence a visitor’s opinion about your content and you/ your organization’s brand. It may also look different on different screen sizes.. (72536)
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Editor.
This version introduces BlockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Visibility controls, along with several improvements to Block Comments, Accordion, and Time To Read blocks.
Block Visibility Control Support and UIUIUser interface
A new visibility control feature has landed! You can now hide blocks directly in the editor when they won’t be displayed on the frontend. This marks the first UI for Block Visibility, paving the way for more granular design control in future releases.
Block Comments Improvements
Block Comments received another round of enhancements:
Better messaging when no related block exists
Visual highlighting of the referenced block
Improved comment thread outline and UI polish
Simplified code and better performance
Accordion and Time To Read Blocks
Both of these blocks have been refined for a smoother experience:
Time To Read: now includes range and word count options, plus migrationMigrationMoving the code, database and media files for a website site from one server to another. Most typically done when changing hosting companies. support for older blocks.
Accordion: improved structure, naming, and accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility).
Changelog
Features
Block Editor
Section block multi-selection: Disable transforms and inspector controls. (71708)
Block Comment: Improve related block highlighting. (71932)
Block Commenting: Add block-comments as a new post type support. (71682)
Block Commenting: Change date format depending on comment date. (71835)
Block Commenting: Show date or human-readable time diff code. (71667)
Block Comments: Apply border color to avatarAvatarAn avatar is an image or illustration that specifically refers to a character that represents an online user. It’s usually a square box that appears next to the user’s name.. (71917)
Block Comments: Highlight the related block. (71308)
Block Comments: Match the comment form UI to the design. (71898)
Block Comments: Match the show more replies button UI to the design. (71884)
Accordion Blocks: Organize block supports. (71823)
Accordion HeaderHeaderThe header of your site is typically the first thing people will experience. The masthead or header art located across the top of your page is part of the look and feel of your website. It can influence a visitor’s opinion about your content and you/ your organization’s brand. It may also look different on different screen sizes.: Add content role to title attribute. (71762)
Accordion Header: Remove textAlignment and textAlign. (71875)
Accordion Header: Use withoutInteractiveFormatting instead of hardcoded formats. (71745)
Navigation Link: Use block bindings to dynamically fetch the URLURLA specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org in the editor and on front end. (71630)
Write mode
Try adding content roles to navigation blocks. (71747)
Interactivity APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.
iAPI Router: Update router regions inside elements with data-wp-interactive. (71635)
MetaMetaMeta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. Boxes
Add ability to toggle meta box pane open and closed. (71623)
New APIs
Block API
Add block visibility control support and UI. (71203)
Bug Fixes
Add decodeEntities for CollabSideBarContent errors. (71909)
Block Comment: Make blockCommentId as part of the metadata. (71921)
Block Commenting: Don’t show unpinnable sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. on mobile viewports. (71834)
Block Comments: Fix canceling the form for a selected block. (71862)
Block Comments: Fix translationtranslationThe process (or result) of changing text, words, and display formatting to support another language. Also see localization, internationalization. comments to say participants in toolbar indicator. (71890)
Consistently show (no title) as a fallback for pages and templates with empty titles. (71945)
FilterFilterFilters are one of the two types of Hooks https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks. They provide a way for functions to modify data of other functions. They are the counterpart to Actions. Unlike Actions, filters are meant to work in an isolated manner, and should never have side effects such as affecting global variables and output. comment clause based on current query. (71712)
Time to Read: Change word count character based on word count type. (71920)
fix: Hide accordion icon position setting when show icon is disabled. (71748)
Patterns
Fix incorrect block editing mode assigned in some cases. (71970)
contentOnly unsynced patterns experiment: Ensure a tab is selected when clicking Edit contents. (71987)
DataViews
DataViewsPicker Grid layout: Support hiding the title. (71865)
Fix: Exclude non-hideable fields from the Properties list in the view configuration. (71729)
Site Editor
Fix creating templates for posts with long slugs. (71838)
Fix the PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher warning for the URL query. (71753)
Write mode
Accordion Block: Hide Add button in write mode. (71941)
Interactivity API
iAPI: Fix nested data-wp-each directives using the same items key. (71870)
Block bindings
Fix pattern override bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority., editing was allowed on non enabled overrides blocks. (71813)
Components
Button: Fix incorrect padding with text and right icon. (71464)
DataForm: Update visibility example in storybook. (71771)
Docs: Use gutenberg instead of Gutenberg in package name. (71790)
Fix examples with elements in field type story. (71971)
Update validation story to cover number field type. (71980)
Code Quality
BackportbackportA port is when code from one branch (or trunk) is merged into another branch or trunk. Some changes in WordPress point releases are the result of backporting code from trunk to the release branch. changelog: Update for 9702 (to 9949). (71849)
JSONJSONJSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. Schema: Update block.json apiVersion to 3. (71852)
Refactor block-inspector: Improve maintainability and readability. (71608)
Extract shared Controls component for Navigation Link and Submenu blocks. (71994)
Navigation Block: Use path for all navigation toogle icons. (71829)
Post Date: Combine ‘coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.-data’ store selectors. (71846)
Social Icon: Removed extra spaces in color styles. (71900)
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Editor.
Experiment: Terms Query BlockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience.
A new block has been added, called Terms Query, similar to the Query block, but for terms rather than posts. It is designed to contain a new Terms Template block, which holds inner blocks with term data for displaying each term.
Go to Gutenberg > Experiments, and toggle the “Blocks: add experimental blocks” option to test it.
Experiment: contentOnly for Unsynced Patterns and Template Parts
The block commenting experiment has continued to receive fixes and improvements, such as enabling them for published posts.
Changelog
Enhancements
Command Palette
Move custom CSSCSSCascading Style Sheets. command to core-commands from edit-site package. (71565)
Register menu navigation based on CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Menu APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.. (71476)
DataViews
Add color field type and control to DataViews. (71522)
DataForm radio control: Support validation and description. (71664)
DataForm select control: Support validation. (71665)
DataForm toggleGroup control: Support validation. (71666)
DataForm: Add a textarea control available for use with the text field type. (71495)
DataForm: Add summary field support for composed fields. (71614)
DataForm: Switch boolean field types from toggle to checkbox UIUIUser interface. (71505)
Dataform: Add new URLURLA specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org field type and field control. (71518)
Dataform: Add new telephone field type and field control. (71498)
Dataforms: Add icons to email and telephone controls. (71514)
Dataforms: Add object configuration support for Edit property with prefix/suffix options. (71582)
Hide Post Date toolbar when child of Query in contentOnly mode. (71707)
Try adding a contentRole block support to content container blocks. (71539)
Block bindings
Add block_bindings_supported_attributesfilterFilterFilters are one of the two types of Hooks https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks. They provide a way for functions to modify data of other functions. They are the counterpart to Actions. Unlike Actions, filters are meant to work in an isolated manner, and should never have side effects such as affecting global variables and output.. (71663)
Add fallback for new features introduced in Core. (71389)
Image block: Save <figcaption> if caption attr is bound. (71483)
Block Editor
Localize labels in getVisualTypeName() for link control search items. (71503)
Update conditions for displaying the empty block inserter. (70897)
Global Styles
Site Editor: Always show Additional CSS button. (71537)
Make navigation commands available on all screens. (71335)
Interactivity API
Add fetchpriority=low support to script modules. (70173)
Block Variations
Have getActiveBlockVariation fall back to default variation. (63858)
Core Data
Core Data: Remove conditions for selector resolutions. (71575)
New APIs
Core Commands: Introduce new useCommands hook. (71603)
Bug Fixes
Core Data: Don’t return partial data when selecting a complete item. (71474)
Core Data: Fix early return check for the record field-level resolutions. (71541)
Core Data: Fix field conditions in ‘getRevision’ selector. (71629)
Fix PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher 8.5 array offset deprecation warning. (71654)
DataViews
DataForms regular layout: Remove label style overrides as they cause inconsistent results. (71574)
DataForms regular layout: Use BaseControl visual label for readonly fields when in top labelPosition. (71597)
DataViews grid layout: Rounded corners for media. (71543)
Block Editor: Fix BlockSwitcher to prevent transforms on reusable blocks. (71661)
Patterns
Content Only Pattern experiment: Restore purple block icon color for synced patterns. (71655)
Post Editor
Fix: Hide “View Post” link for non-viewable post types. (71356)
Block API
Allow block attributes strings to terminate in \ character. (71291)
Block Bindings
Block Bindings: Fix pattern override bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority., editing was allowed on non enabled overrides blocks. ([71813])(#71813))
AccessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility)
Block Comments: Make “n more replies” text clickable for accessibility. (71387)
feat: Clarify label & add help text with link. (70451)
DataViews
Custom empty elements are no longer wrapped in <p> tags to improve accessibility. (71561)
Performance
Core Data: Always try to resolve entity permissions. (71532)
Post Editor
Editor: Try displaying intermediate results for hierarchical terms. (71402)
Experiments
Patterns
Make unsynced patterns content only by default. (71512)
contentOnly Patterns experiment: Add Edit Contents button to block inspector and show ‘Detach’ block action. (71653)
Block Comments: Prevent commenting on empty blocks. (71497)
Fix block comment to display correct time. (71652)
Fix: Disable block commenting when postId is not number. (71643)
Fix: Hide resolved comments in unpinned mode. (71409)
Fix: Unable to pin comment sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. after unpinning. (71386)
i18ni18nInternationalization, or the act of writing and preparing code to be fully translatable into other languages. Also see localization. Often written with a lowercase i so it is not confused with a lowercase L or the numeral 1. Often an acquired skill.: Show “1 more reply” instead of “1 more replies” in block comments. (71685)
Documentation
ControlWithError: Add documentation about cloned children. (71392)
[core-data]: Fix TS types for user object. (68045)
i18n: Remove unnecessary JSJSJavaScript, a web scripting language typically executed in the browser. Often used for advanced user interfaces and behaviors. file. (71549)
Block Library
Clean up LinkUI duplication for Add block and Create page flows. (71499)
Gallery Block: Add end-to-end test for image randomization. (71538)
Refactor Link UI controls with better props. (71515)
Refactor: Content only template locking block editing modes to reducer. (67606)
Block bindings
Date block: Move block_bindings_supported_attributes filter to compat layer. (71662)
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Editor.
It brings several enhancements, including improvements to the new Accordion blockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. and the Dataviews grid. This release also incorporates various bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. fixes and code refactoring, continuing the migrationMigrationMoving the code, database and media files for a website site from one server to another. Most typically done when changing hosting companies. to TypeScript. Additionally, it lays the groundwork for a future upgrade to ReactReactReact is a JavaScript library that makes it easy to reason about, construct, and maintain stateless and stateful user interfaces. https://reactjs.org/. 19.
A new “add” button has been incorporated into the accordion block, simplifying the process of creating new content items by allowing direct additions to the accordion toolbar.
Improved Dataviews grid interface.
The dataviews grid now offers a cleaner interface. Titles can be hidden, and actions are accessible on hover, allowing for a simplified grid without sacrificing the ability to add actions to individual items.
Select, dropdown and text inputs now support global styles
This release brings global styles support to selects, dropdowns, and text inputs, giving themes consistent control over these common form elements. By defining styles in theme.json, authors can customize colors, borders, and typography without extra CSSCSSCascading Style Sheets.. This update makes forms feel more cohesive with the rest of a site’s design.
Changelog
Enhancements
Add support for precision type placeholders to translator comments eslint. (71145)
CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Commands: Add Dashboard option to return to dashboard. (71261)
Core Data: Add ‘supportsPagination’ to all appropriate entities. (71302)
Core Data: Forward resolvers for pagination selectors. (71304)
Core Data: Include pagination metaMetaMeta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. while receiving intermediate results. (71401)
Query LoopLoopThe Loop is PHP code used by WordPress to display posts. Using The Loop, WordPress processes each post to be displayed on the current page, and formats it according to how it matches specified criteria within The Loop tags. Any HTML or PHP code in the Loop will be processed on each post. https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop. Block: Fix broken placeholder. (70840)
Offline
api-fetch: Check navigator.onLine to improve failure notices. (71438)
Meta Boxes
Edit Post: Check for meta box container before adding constraints. (71423)
Commands
feat: Added keyword support & added basic keywords for post/page. (70624)
New APIs
Global Styles
Add support for select or dropdown elements. (70379)
Global styles: add element support for text related inputs. (70378)
Bug Fixes
Add permission checks to Command Palette commands. (71267)
Components: Fix Tab font size when used outside WP. (71346)
Core Data: Fix error in ‘getEntityRecordsTotalPages’ selector. (71303)
wp-scripts: Remove clean-webpack-pluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party dependency. (71080)
Block Library
Accordion HeaderHeaderThe header of your site is typically the first thing people will experience. The masthead or header art located across the top of your page is part of the look and feel of your website. It can influence a visitor’s opinion about your content and you/ your organization’s brand. It may also look different on different screen sizes.: Fix RTL toggle button layout. (71480)
Fix issue of css affecting the nested accordion icon. (71445)
Fix: Randomization in Gallery Block doesn’t work when Lightbox is enabled. (71408)
Group Block variation:Remove variation text color. (71429)
Properly apply styles and classes to the experimental form block. (55755)
Template Part: Display icons correctly when in placeholder state. (71327)
fix: Prevent accordion toggle button overflow at full width. (71446)
fix: Prevent scrollbars on accordion header and toggle. (71484)
Write mode
Allow adding “content” role blocks to containers that also have a “content” role in write mode. (71232)
Audio and Video: Hide caption controls in contentOnly mode. (71368)
Hide ‘Add block’ control in Link UI when Navigation Link block is in contentOnly mode. (71213)
Image: Don’t allow convert to cover controls in contentOnly mode. (71329)
Post Editor
Edit Post: Fix misplaced icon on back button. (71406)
Editor: Fix theme stylesheet injection in ‘useAvailablePatterns’. (71332)
DataViews
Fix grid padding values on mobile viewports. (71455)
Block Editor
Inserter: Fix InserterListbox rendering for React 19. (71410)
Style Book
Accordion Content, Header, Panel: Remove example field. (71407)
Zoom Out
Fix Zoom out should be disabled when Show Template is toggled off. (71361)
Components
ControlWithError: Show validating state when transitioning from error state. (71260)
Interactivity APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.
iAPI: Make state getters to be updated asynchronously with store(). (70974)
Editor: Improve the ‘Design’ sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. panel performance. (71333)
HooksHooksIn WordPress theme and development, hooks are functions that can be applied to an action or a Filter in WordPress. Actions are functions performed when a certain event occurs in WordPress. Filters allow you to modify certain functions. Arguments used to hook both filters and actions look the same.: Document ‘hookName’ and ‘namespace’ parameters. (71288)
Storybook: Set DateCalendar and DateRangeCalendar components as private. (71453)
Code Quality
A11yAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility): Remove redundant styles. (65409)
refactor: Remove unnecessary fields from accordion block.jsonJSONJSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. files. (71441)
Fix failing command center end-to-end tests. (71293)
GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ Actions: Try to fix storybook smoke tests. (71284)
Fix PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher unit testing jobs to not include version. (71396)
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-newtagtagA directory in Subversion. WordPress uses tags to store a single snapshot of a version (3.6, 3.6.1, etc.), the common convention of tags in version control systems. (Not to be confused with post tags.)) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Editor.
This release contains many enhancements in addition to the new blocks. Below is a curated summary of the most notable changes in this release.
Introducing Accordion blockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience.
This release introduces the new experimental Accordion block. Accordion content is composed of the trigger and panel, allowing users to style them separately, while maintaining the accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) and semantics requirements of the accordion.
Command Palette in adminadmin(and super admin) dashboard
More commands and extensibility are planned for the future; see the overview issue for more details.
Support border radius presets
Like spacing, color, aspect ratios etc. Border radius are something that should be applied consistently throughout a design. Defining “border radius presets” in theme.jsonJSONJSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. allows picking border radius value from these presets instead of manually entering radius values.
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-newtagtagA directory in Subversion. WordPress uses tags to store a single snapshot of a version (3.6, 3.6.1, etc.), the common convention of tags in version control systems. (Not to be confused with post tags.)) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Editor.
This release focuses on improvements to the DataViews and other components, as well as inspector sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. enhancements. Below is a curated summary of the most notable changes in this release.
DataViews enhancements
The grid layout of DataViews now supports grouping items by fields. This allows developers to organize large amounts of data efficiently and will be extended to other layouts, such as table layout, in the future.
Furthermore, in addition to the existing datetime field type, DataViews now supports the date field type, which is just a date without a time. This is also needed for filtering dates using the new Calendar component. Filtering and editing features will be implemented in the future.
BlockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Library Enhancements
MigrationMigrationMoving the code, database and media files for a website site from one server to another. Most typically done when changing hosting companies. to TypeScript continues
An effort is underway to gradually migrate packages to TypeScript. In this release, many packages have been migrated to TypeScript, making them safer and more robust. See #67691 for more details.
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-newtagtagA directory in Subversion. WordPress uses tags to store a single snapshot of a version (3.6, 3.6.1, etc.), the common convention of tags in version control systems. (Not to be confused with post tags.)) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Editor.
This release focuses on improvements to the DataViews and other components, as well as inspector sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. enhancements. Below is a curated summary of the most notable changes in this release.
Opening links in a new tab gets easier
A small but handy change, the Navigation Link blockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. now provides a toggle in the inspector sidebar to open the link in a new tab, bringing it together with the rest of the link options.
DataViews and new components
Gutenberg 21.2 introduces numerous DataViews enhancements and new features. For starters, there are new media, boolean, email, and array field type definitions. Moreover, field type definitions can define a default sorting and rendering function.
You can even break down the DataViews themselves and make different compositions, as the DataViews component now exports its subcomponents independently. There are many new features and some breaking changes; for a comprehensive list, please refer to the full list of changes.
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Site Editor project (formerly called Full Site Editing).
This release contains improvements to the Interactivity APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways., refinements to blockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. tools, and more extensibility features. Below is a curated summary of the most notable changes in this release.
Developers can now add new icons to the Social Links block by registering additional block variations. The pull request description has code examples for anyone interested.
Now you can add links for all your pet’s socials:
ToolsPanel refactoring continues
Similar to the last release, more blocks have had their settings panels updated to a newer UIUIUser interface. This includes the Author, AvatarAvatarAn avatar is an image or illustration that specifically refers to a character that represents an online user. It’s usually a square box that appears next to the user’s name., Post Navigation Link and Site Logo blocks.
Changelog
Enhancements
Block Library
Author Block: Refactor Settings panel to use Toolspanel. (67965)
Avatar: Refactor settings panel to use ToolsPanel. (67952)
Comments Pagination: Remove unwanted bottom margin from links. (70360)
Navigation Block: Flip submenu indicator icon on submenu expansion. (70307)
Navigation Block: Rotate submenu indicator icons on submenu expansion. (70442)
Navigation Link: Add dropdownMenuProps and a resetAll function. (70505)
Post Navigation Link: Refactor settings panel to use ToolsPanel. (70276)
Refactor Site Logo “Settings” Panel to Use ToolsPanel. (67972)
[ Experimental Form ]: Add example block previews. (70436)
Interactivity API
iAPI Router: Add support for new router regions with attachTo. (70421)
iAPI Router: Support new styles and script modules on client-side navigation. (70353)
iAPI: Export NavigateOptions and PrefetchOptions types. (70315)
iAPI: Introduce AsyncAction and TypeYield type helpers. (70422)
Extensibility
Social: Allow custom link icons using block variations. (70261)
Bug Fixes
CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. data: getHomePage: Do not return object until resolved. (70345)
Block Library
Fix : Calendar block: Colors do not change between global styles and theme.json. (70184)
Form Block: Apply class names correctly in the block editor. (70394)
FormFileUpload: Extend audio accept MIME types for iOSiOSThe operating system used on iPhones and iPads. compatibility. (70354)
Image: Fix outdated accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) hint on native component. (70346)
Image: Fixed resetAll to return image resolution to default value. (70398)
Revert “Flip submenu indicator icon on submenu expansion (#70307)”. (70427)
Social Links: Allow icon size to be reset and honor theme.jsonJSONJSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. styles. (70380)
Video Block: Guard against duplicate tracks. (70295)
Interactivity API
Fix image lightbox issues in new full client-side navigation logic. (70416)
iAPI Router: Fix dynamic imports on new visited pages. (70489)
iAPI: Fix captured errors in withScope generators. (70303)
iAPI: Fix parsing of comments without siblings. (70304)
Global Styles
Fix: Global styles affect all form elements ( Form Block ). (70392)
Implement uniform headerHeaderThe header of your site is typically the first thing people will experience. The masthead or header art located across the top of your page is part of the look and feel of your website. It can influence a visitor’s opinion about your content and you/ your organization’s brand. It may also look different on different screen sizes. layout. (70464)
DataViews
Data forms: Achieve vertical spacing with vertical spacing rather than cell padding. (70435)
Post Editor
Fix: Update post-publish panel to use taxonomyTaxonomyA taxonomy is a way to group things together. In WordPress, some common taxonomies are category, link, tag, or post format. https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies. label instead of hardcoded “Tags”. (70410)
Media
Invalidate entities when new media is uploaded. (70405)
PluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party
Fix: Incorrect style handle in RTL style registration for wp-list-reusable-blocks. (70402)
Data Layer
Add private selector support to resolveSelect and suspendSelect. (52036)
Accessibility
Templates API
Templates: Add back button & fix focus loss when navigating through template creation flow. (70091)
Add isPostSavingLocked example to doc block. (70370)
Commands: Add stylesheet requirements to README. (70323)
Create Block: Add documentation for custom block namespace. (70215)
Docs: Fix broken links on Developer.WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/. (70473)
TypeScript: Converts HtmlEntities Package to TS. (69326)
TypeScript: Migrate deprecated package to TS. (70362)
TypeScript: Migrate is-shallow-equal package to TS. (70407)
iAPI: Fix the changelog to include PR 70296 in 6.25. (70309)
Block Editor
Media List: Use ‘placement’ prop for popover positioning. (70350)
Refactor: URLInputButton component to functional reactReactReact is a JavaScript library that makes it easy to reason about, construct, and maintain stateless and stateful user interfaces. https://reactjs.org/. component. (70384)
Warning: Replace popoverProps.position to popoverProps.placement. (70347)
Components
Circular Option Picker: Use ‘placement’ prop for popover positioning. (70359)
FormFileUpload: Remove temporary fix for selecting .heic file in Chromium browsers. (70383)
iAPI: Minor fixes to the Interactivity and Interactivity Router comments. (70420)
Block Library
Social Link: Use placement prop for popover positioning. (70348)
Tools
Testing
Test: Improve document settings sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. locator. (70331)
Ensure the actual tests environment is used for end-to-end tests. (70280)
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg and the Site Editor project (formerly called Full Site Editing).
This release continues the ongoing effort to refine the editing experience, improve accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), and streamline blockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. customization. Below is a curated summary of the most notable changes in this release.
The HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers. Element is now selectable on Button and Separator blocks.
Users can now choose between <a> and <button> elements for better accessibility in the Advanced panel of the Button block.
For the Separator block, they can choose between <hr> and <div>.
Extensive ToolsPanel Refactoring
Many block settings panels—including Button, Comment blocks, Embed, File, List, Navigation, Post Title, RSS, and more—have been refactored to use the unified ToolsPanel interface, providing a more consistent and organized editing experience.
Accessibility and usability
Several blocks, including Button, Columns, and Details, received keyboard accessibility improvements and better focus management.
Numerous bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. fixes address issues with block controls, gallery image captions, social link translations, and more, resulting in a smoother editing workflow.
Changelog
Enhancements
Block Library
Button Block: Add HTML Element selection in Advanced settings. (70139)
Comment Date: Convert Comment Date block settings to ToolsPanel. (70248)
Comment Author Name Block: Refactor setting panel to use ToolsPanel. (69407)
Comment Edit Link: Refactor settings panel to use ToolsPanel. (70247)
Comment Title: Refactor settings panel to use ToolsPanel. (70246)
Comments Pagination Block: Refactor settings panel to use ToolsPanel. (70245)
Embed Block: Refactor setting panel to use ToolsPanel. (69636)
File Block: Refactor setting panel to use ToolsPanel. (70189)
Form Input: Convert Form Input block settings to ToolsPanel. (70249)
Form: Convert Form block settings to ToolsPanel. (70253)
Latest posts: Change panel body to tools panel. (70200)
List Block: Refactor setting panel to use ToolsPanel. (69387)
Navigation Link, Navigation Submenu: Hide title UIUIUser interface controls while keeping attribute support. (70234)
Navigation: Refactor display panel to use ToolsPanel. (68011)
Post Title: Refactor settings panel to use ToolsPanel. (70229)
RSS: Refactor setting panel to use ToolsPanel. (70213)
Separator: Change html element option visibility. (70185)
ShortcodeShortcodeA shortcode is a placeholder used within a WordPress post, page, or widget to insert a form or function generated by a plugin in a specific location on your site.: Add role attribute to content in block.jsonJSONJSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML.. (70164)
Video: Add option to set a track as default. (70227)
Components
ComboboxControl: Handle Unicode characters when matching values. (70180)
DropZone: Allow overriding the default icon. (70236)
Block Transforms
Adds transforms functionality to Post comments link and post comments number. (70287)
Fix: Click-through blur effect when gallery images have a caption. (69067)
Pullquote block: Cannot override cite element style via theme.json. (70260)
Social Link: Localize social service names for translations. (70199)
Social: Moves size settings to inspector controls. (70186)
Components
Ensure SVG Images Without a Width Attribute Are Displayed Correctly in FocalPointPicker. (70061)
FormTokenField: Fix filtering with full-width string. (70232)
Interactivity APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.
iAPI: Make storePart argument optional in overloads. (70296)
Post Editor
Editor: Better normalize strings for hierarchical term filtering. (70178)
Block Editor
Flex Layout: Fix incorrect default alignment values for Vertical Alignment Control component. (68866)
Accessibility
Block Library
Button: Avoid focus loss when unlinking using keyboard. (70192)
Columns block: Don’t use ToolsPanelItem for Columns setting. (70210)
Details Block: Fix keyboard accessibility issues and allow list view selection to show up inner blocks. (70056)
Components
Toolbar: Adjust colors for dark mode support. (69278)
Experiments
Interactivity API
iAPI: Remove the full-page client-side navigation experiment. (70228)
Documentation
Docs: Added the missing ALT attribute to all images. (70225)
Docs: Remove misleading section from curating the editor experience. (70262)
Removed Empty line and corrected typo in inline document. (70203)
Replace “sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme.” with “panel” in tutorial.md. (70257)
The wp_admin_notice() function should be called instead of custom HTML for adminadmin(and super admin) notice in docs/how-to-guides/notices/README.md. (70231)
Updated small typo in inline documentation. (70187)
useDropZone: Refactor documentation to use the correct function syntax. (70286)
Video: Use a unique ‘key’ in the ‘TrackList’ component. (70263)
Tools
Testing
Cover Block: Add E2E Test for FocalPointPicker. (69077)
E2E: Add general end-to-end tests for templateLock functionality. (70160)
Fix end-to-end test for block API / filtered blocks. (51882)
Format .githubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ workflows .yml file. (70219)
Account for tests env port being overridden from 8889 in PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher unit tests. (70267)
First-time contributors
The following PRs were merged by first-time contributors:
We’re catching up with these posts now, as they have not been posted in a while. Since the recent releases have been smaller in scope, this post combines updates from both the 20.8 (May 14) and 20.9 (May 28) releases.
Both versions introduce a collection of enhancements, bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. fixes, and improvements. These updates concentrate on refining the editor experience, improving accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), and ensuring consistent design. Additionally, the releases incorporate under-the-hood updates focused on code quality and performance.
Prevent duplicate HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers. main elements for improved accessibility.
Search BlockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience.: Move search setting to inspector.
Move Styles to top of sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. navigation.
Changelog
20.8 (14 May) – Highlights
Prevent duplicate HTML main elements for improved accessibility.
The HTML Element option now includes validation to prevent duplicate <main> tags, enhancing accessibility and HTML compliance. (70002)
Search functionality in template swapping modal.
The template swapping modal now includes a search feature for smoother navigation. (69667)
Changelog
Enhancements
Create Block: Add --textdomain flag to create block tool. (69802)
Components
Guide: Make next and previous button text customizable. (69907)
Popover: Add virtual padding to prevent it from hitting the viewport edge. (69555)
Document Settings
Editor: Add search functionality to template swapping modal. (69667)
Block Editor
WidgetWidgetA WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. Editor: Don’t close the inserter when focusing outside it. (67838)
Editor
Use split view for metaMetaMeta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. boxes only when canvas is iframed and “Desktop” view. (69958)
New APIs
Widgets Editor
Edit Widgets: Save lock control via actions. (69984)
Bug Fixes
GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ Actions: Fix components changelog CI check. (70034)
Persist git credentials when publishing via lerna. (70007)
PluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party: Fix deprecation for ‘apply_block_hooks_to_content_from_post_object’. (69909)
ServerSideRender: Don’t render the previous error response in loading state. (69988)
ServerSideRender: Refactor fetchData to use useCallback and refs. (69237)
Block Library
Author, Author Name block: Fix PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher warning error when there is no context. (69949)
Block Editor: Allow editing invalidinvalidA resolution on the bug tracker (and generally common in software development, sometimes also notabug) that indicates the ticket is not a bug, is a support request, or is generally invalid. blocks as HTML. (69902)
Block Editor: Prevent negative width values in Spacer block when used inside a row block. (68845)
Calendar block: Disable edit as HTML support. (69961)
Image: Avoid stale URLURLA specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org when reselecting the same image from the library. (69985)
Latest Posts: Update content display labels to Display post content and Content length. (69839)
fix: Update the logic of fetching current URL in loginout block. (70031)
Block Editor
Block HTML: Add box-sizing property to prevent overflow. (70014)
Fix: Improve warning message and add spacing in HTMLElementControl. (70002)
MediaPlaceholder: Fix RegressionregressionA software bug that breaks or degrades something that previously worked. Regressions are often treated as critical bugs or blockers. Recent regressions may be given higher priorities. A "3.6 regression" would be a bug in 3.6 that worked as intended in 3.5. with media URL input type to allow a local URL path. (70043)
Prevent block merging on blocks with the ‘disabled’ editing mode. (69918)
Components
Don’t mutate ‘ALL_CSS_UNITS’ default value in ‘useCustomUnits’. (70037)
Fix double border in ItemGroup when last item is focused. (70021)
ToggleGroupControl: Fix active background for empty string value. (69969)
Site Editor
Check user permissions before rendering export menu item. (69971)
Widgets Editor
Fix: Browser Warnings when closing keyboard shortcut modal. (69929)
Block APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways.
Fix: Missing conversion from jsonJSONJSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. styled variable to CSSCSSCascading Style Sheets. variable. (69551)
Typography
Fix: Prevent FontSizePicker crash when no font size exists. (68733)
Icons
Remove width / height attributes from svg element. (43747)
Accessibility
Keyboard Shortcuts: Revert delete shortcut to access + z. (69931)
Fix: Remove an unnecessary @returntagtagA directory in Subversion. WordPress uses tags to store a single snapshot of a version (3.6, 3.6.1, etc.), the common convention of tags in version control systems. (Not to be confused with post tags.) from this filterFilterFilters are one of the two types of Hooks https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks. They provide a way for functions to modify data of other functions. They are the counterpart to Actions. Unlike Actions, filters are meant to work in an isolated manner, and should never have side effects such as affecting global variables and output.docblockdocblock(phpdoc, xref, inline docs). (69960)
Code Quality
ServerSideRender: Use useLayoutEffect to update latestPropsRef. (69999)
Stylelint: Migrate configuration from JSON to JavaScript format. (69590)
List View: Add end-to-end test to verify pasting block styles via keyboard. (69979)
Try: Fix ‘wp-polyfill’ script dependents unit testunit testCode written to test a small piece of code or functionality within a larger application. Everything from themes to WordPress core have a series of unit tests. Also see regression.. (69912)
The settings of the search block have been moved from the block toolbar to the inspector panel for better consistency with other coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. blocks. (70144)
Move Styles to top of sidebar navigation.
Move the Styles navigation item to the top position in the Site Editor’s main sidebar navigation, before Navigation, Pages, Templates, and Patterns. (68582)
Changelog
Enhancements
Base Styles: Update to modern Sass module system. (70135)
Post Publish Panel: Open view post links in a new tab. (70127)
Revert Adminadmin(and super admin) bar: Update the Edit Site link. (69974)
Block Library
Custom HTML: Add role attribute to content in block.json. (70154)
DOM: Add summary element to focusable elements. (70051)
Site Editor: Fix PHP warnings in gutenberg_get_site_editor_redirection. (70062)
URL: Handle HTML entities and ampersand in ‘cleanForSlug’. (70078)
Workflows: Persist git credentials when publishing packages via Lerna. (70058)
Block Library
Button: Limit scope of width style for link. (70054)
Image: Provide ‘defaultValue’ for ‘ResolutionTool’ component. (70122)
Post Template: Don’t rely on the default ‘ignore_sticky’ REST APIREST APIThe REST API is an acronym for the RESTful Application Program Interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data. It is how the front end of an application (think “phone app” or “website”) can communicate with the data store (think “database” or “file system”) https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/. value. (70020)
Components
Fix Styling for TextControland TextAreaControl in dark themes. (69640)
Fix URLPopover input handling to properly update value. (70156)
Post Editor
Editor: Honor rich/code editor settings when deriving the editor mode. (70080)
Hide “Create template part” menu from block settings dropdown for classic themes. (65568)
Block Editor
MediaPlaceholder: Fix potential error in ‘handleBlocksDrop’. (70090)
Accessibility
Editor: Add label inTextareaControl in CollabSidebar. (70133)
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