WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong”
Named in honor of jazz legend Louis Armstrong, this major update marks a brand-new era for WordPress by redesigning the user experience.
- Modernized Dashboard: The admin area has a fresh, modern color scheme with smooth transitions. It also features a new Command Palette shortcut (⌘K or Ctrl+K), allowing you to quickly search and jump to your favorite tools from anywhere on your site.
- Better Font Management: You can now upload, install, and organize your website’s fonts from one dedicated font management page, regardless of the theme you are using.
- Easier Design & Visual Tools:
- New Blocks: New options for galleries (slideshows), breadcrumbs (navigation paths), headings, and icons.
- Mobile Controls: You can easily hide or show specific blocks depending on whether your visitor is using a phone, tablet, or desktop.
- Visual History: If you make a mistake, you can visually scroll through past revisions of your pages to see exactly what changed and restore an older version instantly.
WordPress 7.0.1 Maintenance Release
Released shortly after, this minor update is all about keeping your website running smoothly and securely.
- Under-the-Hood Fixes: It resolves 31 bugs across the platform, targeting minor hiccups in the block editor, the admin dashboard, and media management.