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 Site Editor project (formerly called Full Site Editing).
Experimental inline comments are available as an experimental feature in Gutenberg. Users will be able to comment on top of blocks, only in non-published posts. In order to activate them, go to Gutenberg > Experiments and enable the 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. Comments checkbox.
Code quality, 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 build tooling
The release includes some improvements on the overall site editing experience: a keyboard shortcut for zoom out (66400), a cleaner layout (66255), and a new color tab (65692) for the style book.
The client-side media processing work has started (64845), but keep in mind that this new package is private and experimental.
Also, a few ReactReactReact is a JavaScript library that makes it easy to reason about, construct, and maintain stateless and stateful user interfaces. https://reactjs.org/. Compiler errors have been fixed and packages now use npm workspaces (65681).
HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers. Block: Force HTML preview in view mode. (66440)
Iterate zoom out shuffle into a more visual control. (66194)
Use the zoom-level value to scale the iframeiframeiFrame is an acronym for an inline frame. An iFrame is used inside a webpage to load another HTML document and render it. This HTML document may also contain JavaScript and/or CSS which is loaded at the time when iframe tag is parsed by the user’s browser.. (66280)
Site Editor
Remove synchronization of canvas mode into store. (66213)
Editor Interface: Remove small 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. from global styles/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-partysidebarSidebarA 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.. (64474)
Remove purple coloring from DocumentBar and PostCard. (66451)
CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Data: Add the ‘getEntitiesConfig’ resolver. (65871)
BlockGroupToolbar: Better 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. context for toolbar labels. (66211)
Set ResizableEditor height based on border-box. (66342)
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.: Caching of global styles for blocks from core. (66349)
Inline Commenting: Disable comments on published posts for now. (66583)
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/.
Backport from WordPress core: Improvements for the post format 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.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.. (66037)
Build Tooling
Create Block: Adds --target-dir flag to allow the tool to target where to scaffold. (53781)
Editor: Multi-entity saving: Show correct count of entities to be saved. (66482)
Fix : “Set featured imageFeatured imageA featured image is the main image used on your blog archive page and is pulled when the post or page is shared on social media. The image can be used to display in widget areas on your site or in a summary list of posts.” button border flashes on focus. (66092)
Fix Parent Check Condition in buildTermsTree. (66006)
Fix: Improve the DocumentBar post type label for the Homepage and Posts Page cases. (66355)
PostTaxonomiesFlatTermSelector: Restore space between tagtagA 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.) list and most used tags. (66566)
Typo metaboxMetaboxA post metabox is a draggable box shown on the post editing screen. Its purpose is to allow the user to select or enter information in addition to the main post content. This information should be related to the post in some way. pane is a 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. box panel. (66502)
Block Library
Block registration: Normalize blockType.parent to array. (66250)
Preload: Fix multiple regressions around global styles. (66468)
Build tooling
Create block: Ensure $slug is replaced with passed slug. (66528)
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 Style Variations: Reuse block metadata in WP_Theme_JSON::Get_valid_block_style_variations() for better performance. (66539)
Block Bindings: Use getEntityConfig instead of getPostTypes to get available slugs. (66101)
Build Tooling
Fix/compare performance with correct 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".. (66196)
Quick Edit: Fix JSJSJavaScript, a web scripting language typically executed in the browser. Often used for advanced user interfaces and behaviors. error when bulk editing pages. (66358)
Components: Prevent generated readmes duplicating h1 elements when published. (66180)
Correct documentation on display type in flow layouts. (66224)
Docs: 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. – Add documentation for getServerState() and getServerContext(). (66104)
Fix undo/redo Button size in Storybook playground. (66538)
Fix: 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 Docgen doesn’t work on Windows OS. (66414)
ItemGroup: Improve stories to default to bordered and separated. (66191)
“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 includes 186 PRs from 54 contributors, and includes several exciting features such as new Write / Design modes and 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. Bindings editor APIs.
The Edit and Select modes are now called Write and Design modes.
In Write mode, you can focus solely on writing, with all layout options hidden from the 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..
If you want to adjust colors, sizes, create columns, and more, switch to Design mode!
Block Bindings Editor APIs are public
Gutenberg 19.4 and WordPress 6.7 will allow developers to use certain block binding APIs that were previously private and used only in CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. A dev notedev noteEach important change in WordPress Core is documented in a developers note, (usually called dev note). Good dev notes generally include a description of the change, the decision that led to this change, and a description of how developers are supposed to work with that change. Dev notes are published on Make/Core blog during the beta phase of WordPress release cycle. Publishing dev notes is particularly important when plugin/theme authors and WordPress developers need to be aware of those changes.In general, all dev notes are compiled into a Field Guide at the beginning of the release candidate phase. and documentation will be published for the WordPress 6.7 release, but here is an overview:
getBlockBindingsSource, getBlockBindingsSources: The first retrieves a specific block binding source and its properties, while the second retrieves a list of all block binding sources.
updateBlockBindings: Similar to updateBlockAttributes, this function allows you to create or remove connections between a block and any source.
removeAllBlockBindings: Removes all connections from a block to any source.
registerBlockBindingsSource, unregisterBlockBindingsSource: Enables registering and unregistering block bindings in the editor. Registering them in the editor allows modification of source fetching and editing.
Other Notable Highlights
There are some improvements too that are worthy to mention like:
Comment block components (e.g., author name, date, content, pagination) and Query block components (e.g., no results, pagination, title) will now have previews when hovered over in the inserter panel.
Additionally, the BorderBoxControl, BorderControl, and BoxControl components are now considered stable.(65469, 65475, 65586)
Also the filters PreSavePost and SavePost are now stable. (64198)
Not to mention all the bugs fixed that you can check in the changelog below.
Changelog
Enhancements
Block Library
Added keywords to 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. (65515)
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.: Add block example. (65509)
Move the toggle button to before the device preview dropdown. (65446)
Only show zoom out inserters on block selection. (65759)
Block Editor
Hide block transforms in contentOnly mode for non-content blocks. (65394)
Inserter: Always show the list of all patterns in the inserter. (65611)
MediaPlaceholder: Use InputControl in URLURLA specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org popover. (65656)
Use proper named File when uploading external images. (65693)
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.UIUIUser interface: Remove popover max height. (65835)
Block 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.
Hooks: Add support for async filters and actions. (64204)
New APIs
Revert “Make wordpress/fields a private package”. (65477)
Link autocompleter: Decode post title HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers. entities. (65589)
Openverse: Prevent multiple insertions during upload. (65719)
Paste Handler: Try to fix pasting text with formatting. (63779)
Fix: Makes edit mode selector persistent in top toolbar mode. (65511)
Global styles: Do not navigate twice to home screen when opening the sidebar. (65523)
Make resizable frame compatible with RTL languages. (65545)
Command Palette: Fix “Add new page” command for hybrid theme. (65534)
Export useResizeObserverReactReactReact is a JavaScript library that makes it easy to reason about, construct, and maintain stateless and stateful user interfaces. https://reactjs.org/. Native version directly. (65588)
Fix aria-checked attribute not set for 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 settings buttons in Options dropdown. (65667)
Revert “useToolsPanel: Calculate menuItems in layout effect to avoid painting intermediate state”. (65533)
Focus Mode
Limit zoom out toggle to specific post types. (65732)
Remove additional Typeset screen and surface typesets in the typography panel. (65579)
Widgets Editor
Fixed the focus cutoff of the editor buttons in the widgets editor. (65395)
Post Editor
Omit 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 on “design” type posts. (64990)
Temp disable test for Classic Block Media issue. (65793)
Select Mode
Select Mode: Blocks outside the main sections root should be disabled. (65518)
Select Mode: Prevent the inbetween inserter from triggering within sections. (65529)
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)
Post Editor
Make the Settings panel toggle button show its keyboard shortcut in its tooltip. (65322)
Resizable Editor: Make the editor resizable with arrow keys. (65546)
Components
ToggleGroupControl: Fix arrow key navigation in RTL. (65735)
Zoom Out
Don’t show tooltip in zoom out toggle button when showIconLabels is true. (65573)
Block Library
Improve the Query Loop block display settings labels. (65524)
Block Editor
Updates LayoutTypeSwitcher to use ToggleGroupControl. (65498)
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): Move script module HTML printing to 6.7 compat. (65620)
Update to use a11y script module package in Core. (65539)
Move insertionPoint state to block-editor store/rename existing insertionPoint to insertionCue. (65098)
Documentation
Block Bindings: Add @sincetagtagA 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.) in bindings apis JSDocs. (65796)
Block Editor: Fix README for FontFamilyControl component. (65660)
Only pass usesContext properties to editor APIs. (65661)
Refactor passing select and dispatch instead of full Registry. (65710)
Unify logic in getPostMetaFields function. (65462)
Post Editor
Customize widgets, edit post: Refactor Button to new sizes. (65807)
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.: Remove unused property isZoomedOutView in useSelect(). (65628)
Global style 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.: Remove unnecessary goTo navigation call. (65810)
GH Actions: Run the tests against PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher 8.3. (65357)
Revert “Temp disable test for Classic Block Media issue.”. (65809)
Build Tooling
Composer: Prevent a lock file from being created. (65359)
“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.
A total of 174 PRs were merged in Gutenberg 19.3, with 7 first-time contributors! With WordPress 6.7 rapidly approaching, many contributors are focusing on 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. However, this release still includes some great features and enhancements, including stabilizing the Zoom Out mode!
The Zoom Out Mode is officially out of the experiment and is available to all users. This new mode allows users to zoom out to edit and create at the pattern level over granular 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. editing. This effort aims to provide a new, high-level approach to building and interacting with your site. Follow the 6.7 iteration issue for more information.
Swap the position of the publish buttons
A nice user experience improvement to swap the “Cancel” and the “Publish” buttons in the pre-publish check panel. Now, users don’t have to move their cursor unnecessarily when publishing. (#65317)
Use custom block names in inspector controls
Uses the custom name for a block in the block inspector controls when available. (#65398)
Allow opting out of the “Choose a pattern” modal when adding new pages
The “Choose a pattern” modal can be distracting for power users who always want to start with a blank page. A new preference toggle disables the modal when adding new pages. (#65026)
Automatic phone number linking
The link field can now be automatically populated with tel: when the selected text is a phone number. (#64865)
Allow dropping multiple images to the image block
Multiple images can now be dropped on an image block, converting it to a gallery block. In addition, dropping multiple file types will each create an appropriate block. (#65030, #65144)
Create Block: Update the minimum required PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher version to 7.2. (65166)
Media Utils: Add TypeScript support and export more utils. (64784)
Media placeholders: Add “drag” to the text. (65149)
Restore: 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. button in Document settings. (65087)
Inspector Controls: Use custom block name in inspector controls when available. (65398)
Navigator Screen: Warn if path doesn’t follow a URLURLA specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org-like scheme. (65231)
Terms List block: Add Categories-specific variation. (65434)
Zoom Out
Add Zoom Out toggle to editor 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. when experiment enabled. (65183)
Add prompt for drag and drop in Patterns tab in Zoom Out mode. (65115)
Close inserter on exiting Zoom Out to edit. (65194)
Use 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. label from register_meta in block bindings workflows. (65099)
Global Styles
Refactor site background controls and move site global styles into Background group. (65304)
Spacing control: Replace sides dropdwon with link button. (65193)
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.
Update: Rephrase “Force page reload” and move to Advanced. (65081)
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/.
Global Styles: Allow read access to users with edit_posts capabilities. (65071)
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. / Post template: Enable post format 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.. (64167)
Inserter: Fix loading indicator for reusable blocks. (64839)
Normalize spacing in Layout hook controls. (65132)
Pattern Inserter: Fix pattern list overflow. (65192)
Remove reset styles RTL from the iframeiframeiFrame is an acronym for an inline frame. An iFrame is used inside a webpage to load another HTML document and render it. This HTML document may also contain JavaScript and/or CSS which is loaded at the time when iframe tag is parsed by the user’s browser.. (65150)
Revert “Block Insertion: Clear the insertion point when selecting a different block or clearing block selection (#64048)” (65208)
Components
BoxControl: Unify input filed width whether linked or not. (65348)
Remove zoom out toggle when editor is not iframed. (65452)
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)
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): Add script-module. (65101)
Interactivity API: Use a11y Script Module in Gutenberg. (65123)
Script Modules API: Print script module live regions HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers. in page HTML. (65380)
Form Input: Don’t use flex-direction: Row-reverse for checkbox field. (64232)
Navigation Menus: Remove Warning and add notice for Navigation. (63921)
Global Styles: Fix the shadows Range control accessibility and usability. (63908)
Block Editor: Fix accessibility of the hooked blocks toggles. (63133)
Post Editor
Support keyboard resizing of meta boxes pane. (65325)
Swap position of the Pre-publish checks buttons. (65317)
Performance
CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Data: Batch remaining actions in resolvers. (65176)
Block Editor: Use static access for selector in ‘useZoomOutModeExit’. (65337)
Editor: Optimize global styles permission check. (65177)
Experiments
Block bindings REST API: Bring bindings UIUIUser interface in Site Editor. (64072)
Documentation
Add JSDoc block for getSectionRootClientId in block editor package. (65219)
ButtonGroup: Fix story to show what the component does. (65336)
Editor: Use 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. instead of HoC in BlockManager. (65349)
Data Views Fields: Migrate store and actions from editor package to fields package. (65261)
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: Remove ‘function_exists’ checks for methods with ‘gutenberg’ prefix. (65260)
Global Styles: Update REST controller override method and 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. changes from Core. (65259)
Patterns: Remove unused method returned from ‘mapSelect’. (65073)
Embed: Convert EmbedPreview component to functional component. (51325)
Components
BoxControl: Fix critical error when null value is passed. (65287)
“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.
The latest Gutenberg release introduces several key updates. Among them is the 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. Bindings UIUIUser interface, which restricts creation and modification to adminadmin(and super admin) users by default but, most importantly, removes the experimental flag from the feature. This version also enhances Zoom Out mode, allowing for more straightforward navigation, includes an experimental feature for client-side media processing, and adds Preview Options extensibility via the 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-partyAPIAPIAn 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.. Alongside these highlights, users will find improvements in data views and refinements to the overall editing experience.
Block Bindings UI out of experimental phase.
In Gutenberg 19.2, the Block Bindings UI has moved out of its experimental phase, marking a significant milestone. Removing the experimental flag means this feature is now integrated into the editor, offering a stable way to connect block attributes to external data sources. By default, only admin users can create and modify these bindings, providing an additional layer of control and security.
Preview Options extensibility via the Plugin API
With this release, the Preview Options have gained new extensibility, making it easier for developers to customize how content is previewed within the block editor. The extensibility feature allows plugins and themes to introduce their own options into the preview dropdown. This provides greater flexibility for users who need to see content in various formats or environments, improving the editing experience.
Other Notable Highlights
New Experiment: Client-side Media Processing: Introduces an experimental feature for processing media client-side, reducing server load and enhancing performance. (#64650)
Zoom Out Mode Enhancements: Adds an “Edit” button to the toolbar and allows users to exit Zoom Out mode by double-clicking blocks. The “Shuffle” block toolbar button has also been removed. (#64571, #64573, #64954)
Content Only Mode: Adds support for block styles on top-level content-only locked blocks and displays block icons in the toolbar. (#64872, #64694)
Changelog
Enhancements
Add: Reorder control at the field level on the new view configuration UI. (64381)
CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Data Types: recordId can be a number. (64796)
Core Data: Derive collection totals for unbound queries. (64772)
Create Block: Set minimum supported WordPress version to 6.6. (64920)
Dataviews 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. search 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.: Do not use Composite store. (64985)
Dataviews list view: Do not use Composite store. (64987)
Move bulk actions menu to the Footer, consolidate with floating toolbar and total items display. (64268)
Add warning in attributes connected to 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. sources. (65002)
Allow only admin users to create and modify bindings by default. (64570)
Lock editing in fields in editor if 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. fields panel is opened. (64738)
Rely on Text component instead of Truncate in bindings panel. (65007)
Remove getPlaceholder API and rely on key argument or source label. (64910)
Data Views
Add: Reorder control at the field level on the new view configuration UI. (64381)
Dataviews Filter search widget: Do not use Composite store. (64985)
Dataviews list view: Do not use Composite store. (64987)
Move bulk actions menu to the Footer, consolidate with floating toolbar and total items display. (64268)
Block Editor
Add ‘Reset’ option to MediaReplaceFlow component. (64826)
Block Patterns List: Do not use Composite store. (64983)
Add experiment for client-side media processing. (64650)
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/.
Core Data: Resolve entity collection user permissions. (64504)
Block Transforms
Details block: Add transform from any block type. (63422)
New APIs
Extensibility
Editor: Add extensibility to PreviewOptions v2. (64644)
Fix site editor broken when fontWeight is not defined or is an integer 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. or theme styles. (64953)
Fixes the default fluid value on the UI based on the global typography fluid value. (64803)
Block bindings
Change placeholder when attribute is bound. (64903)
Fix empty custom fields not being editable in bindings. (64881)
CSSCSSCascading Style Sheets. & Styling
Featured ImageFeatured imageA featured image is the main image used on your blog archive page and is pulled when the post or page is shared on social media. The image can be used to display in widget areas on your site or in a summary list of posts. Block: Reduce CSS specificity. (64463)
Retain the same specificity for non iframed selectors. (64534)
Pattern: Don’t render block controls when an entity is missing. (65028)
Site Editor
DataViews: Fix pattern title direction in RTL languages. (64967)
Typography
Site Title, Post Title: Fix typography for blocks with a children. (64911)
NUX
Fix visibility of the template Welcome Guide in the Site Editor. (64789)
Document Settings
Fix: Adjust Site URLURLA specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org Styles to Prevent Overflow in Pre-Publish Component. (64745)
Zoom Out
Focus selected block in editor canvas when clicking edit button on zoom out mode toolbar. (64725)
Templates API
Make plugin-registered templates overriden by themes to fall back to plugin-registered title and description. (64610)
Block Style Variations
Block Styles: Ensure unique classname generation for variations. (64511)
Distraction Free
Make Distraction Free not conditional on viewport width. (63949)
Media
Limit the max width of image to its container size. (63341)
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)
Components
AlignmentMatrixControl: Simplify styles and markup. (64827)
TimePicker: Use ToggleGroupControl for AM/PM toggle. (64800)
Block Editor
Layout content and wide width controls: Remove confusing icon and clarify labels. (64891)
Font Library
Font Library Modal: Group font variations as a list. (64029)
Post Editor
Fix the post summary Status toggle button accessibility. (63988)
Performance
Core Data: Avoid loops in ‘registry.batch’ calls. (64955)
Core data: Performance: Fix receive user permissions. (64894)
Reusable blocks: Fix performance of __experimentalGetAllowedPatterns. (64871)
Corrected HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers. Syntax for Closing Tags in api-reference.md file. (64778)
DataViews docs: Fix typo in direction values. (64973)
DataViews: Add story about combining fields. (64984)
[Docs]: Update Usage Example for block variation picker: Fix Import from Wrong Package. (55555)
Code Quality
Button: Add lint rule for 40px size prop usage. (64835)
Dataviews filter: Move resetValueOnSelect prop to combobox item. (64852)
Rename refs to fix tons of ‘Mutating a value’ errors in reactReactReact is a JavaScript library that makes it easy to reason about, construct, and maintain stateless and stateful user interfaces. https://reactjs.org/.-compiler. (64718)
Rich text: Add comment on placeholder approach. (64945)
Typography: 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. comment changes only. (64859)
UnitControl: Add lint rule for 40px size prop usage. (64520)
UnitControl: Move to stricter lint rule for 40px size adherence. (65017)
Use rectIntersect instead of a custom argument to rectUnion. (64855)
Site Editor
Add Custom Template modal: Do not use Composite store. (65044)
Video Block: Remove custom CSS code for placeholder style. (64861)
Global Styles
Allow referenced zero value and simplify getValueFromObjectPath calls. (64836)
Navigator: Replace deprecated NavigatorToParentButton with NavigatorBackButton. (64775)
Block Directory
Downloadable Block List: Do not use composite store. (65038)
Design Tools
Color panel hook: Rename to remove ambiguity. (64993)
Tools
Add remaining 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. rules to recommended ESLint ruleset. (64710)
Scripts: Added chunk filename in webpack configuration to avoid reading stale files. (58176)
Scripts: Import CSS files before optimization. (61121)
“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.
In the Gutenberg 19.0 release, two important features have been added under experimental flags to allow folks to opt in to test and give feedback as they want. These features can be enabled by going to Gutenberg > Experiments. The first feature lets you connect blocks to custom fields, which many have been eager to see. The second feature lets you quick edit within the new Site Editor > Page’s interface, built using Data Views. Feedback is welcome and needed for both.
Outside of these experimental features, this release also includes severable notable enhancements, including a more intuitive user interface to configure views (pages, templates, patterns, etc) and the option to choose whether filters are shown or hidden within them. Finally, the option to manually enter a zoomed out view was added alongside the device preview options and multiple writing flow enhancements were completed.
UIUIUser interface to connect blocks and custom fields
Gutenberg 19.0 comes with the first UI prototype to connect blocks and custom fields. It has been merged under an experimental flag in the Gutenberg 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.
To check it out enable the “UI to create 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. bindings” experiment under “Gutenberg -> Experiments”.
Quick edit is now available on the new Pages list
The first version of Quick Edit for Data Views has landed in Gutenberg 19.0 as an experiment. It allows users to edit some fields without leaving the overall Pages interface — it supports bulk editing as well.
Show or hide filters in Data Views
Gutenberg 19.0 includes functionality to hide/show the filters in the user interface. This simplifies the Data Views UI, as complex filters (including default ones for some views) will no longer occupy UI space. At the same time, feature parity and ease of use are maintained, as filters can still be added by clicking the filtering button when needed.
“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 biweekly following every Gutenberg release, 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 introduces several new features to Data Views. For starters, you can customize the column order in table views (63416) and adjust the density of grid views (63367).
The Pages list views also get some love, as it now displays the author’s 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. (63309) next to the publication status.
If you like these visual hints next to the page titles, you will love to hear that table views now support displaying combined fields (63236), enabling things like displaying page thumbnails next to the page title in future releases.
Finally, if you really like tinkering with early features, try out the new experimental Quick Edit for Data Views (63600). To do so, remember to enable the experiment in the Gutenberg settings first!
Consolidating design tools across blocks
In a recurring effort to provide design tool consistency across blocks (43241), Gutenberg 18.9 brings border control support to the Gallery, Buttons (which also gets color and padding support), Heading, Paragraph, Quote (spacing support, too) blocks, Social Links, and Term Description blocks. Similarly, the Image and Search blocks get margin support.
Improved usability in editing and applying font size presets
Gutenberg 18.9 iterates both using and editing font presets in global styles. The Global Styles interface now allows user-friendly editing of font size presets (63057). Moreover, these font presets and color presets can now be selected on the Global Styles 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. under “Browse styles“, bringing consistency to the interface and aligning with the left sidebar Styles menu (63173).
