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ReleasesSeptember 9, 2021

WordPress 5.8.1 Security and Maintenance Release

WordPress 5.8.1 is now available! This security and maintenance release features 60 bug fixes in addition to 3 security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is…

By Jonathan Desrosiers · 3 min read

Month in WordPressSeptember 3, 2021

The Month in WordPress: August 2021

I really believe in WordPress’ mission to democratize publishing. And I, for one, will never stop learning about what gives people more access to the software, and what makes the…

By Hari Shanker R · 6 min read

GeneralAugust 25, 2021

An Update on the Classic Editor Plugin

Before the release of WordPress 5.0 in 2018, the Classic Editor plugin was published to help ease the transition to the new block editor. At the time, we promised to support the…

By Josepha · 1 min read

PodcastAugust 23, 2021

Episode 15: A Very WordPress Blooper

Ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes of WP Briefing? Listen in on this episode for a little levity and Josepha’s bloopers.

By Chloe Bringmann · 6 min read

FeaturesAugust 9, 2021

Widgets in WordPress 5.8 and Beyond

Copy and Design by @critterverse WordPress 5.8 brings the power of Gutenberg blocks to widget areas — which means the highly customizable layout and styling options bring you…

By Chloe Bringmann · 2 min read

Month in WordPressAugust 3, 2021

The Month in WordPress: July 2021

WordPress is global in reach and open source in nature. And you would assume that what allows the software to be used by anyone would also enable it to be built by anyone. After…

By Hari Shanker R · 6 min read

PodcastAugust 2, 2021

Episode 14: The Art and Science of Accessibility

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy discusses the nuances of building accessible software, the differences between access, usability, and accessibility, and how this all…

By Nicholas Garofalo · 6 min read

DevelopmentJuly 29, 2021

Configuring Theme Design with theme.json

Starting in WordPress 5.8, a new tool — “theme.json” — is available to use in your theme. Maybe you’re hearing about it for the first time, or maybe you’re testing and developing…

By Jeff Ong · 3 min read

ReleasesJuly 20, 2021

WordPress 5.8 “Tatum”

Introducing 5.8 “Tatum”, our latest and greatest release, named in honor of the legendary jazz pianist Art Tatum. This release includes an all new widget editor powered by blocks,…

By Matt Mullenweg · 12 min read

PodcastJuly 19, 2021

Episode 13: Cherishing WordPress Diversity

In this episode, Josepha Haden Chomphosy discusses the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the fabric of the WordPress project and how we can move from a place of…

By Chloe Bringmann · 10 min read

DevelopmentJuly 14, 2021

WordPress 5.8 Release Candidate 3

The third release candidate for WordPress 5.8 is now available! WordPress 5.8 is slated for release on July 20, 2021, and we need your help to get there—if you have not tried 5.8…

By Jeffrey Paul · 1 min read

DevelopmentJuly 7, 2021

WordPress 5.8 Release Candidate 2

The second release candidate for WordPress 5.8 is now available! 🎉 WordPress 5.8 is slated for release on July 20, 2021, and we need your help to get there—if you have not tried…

By Jeffrey Paul · 1 min read