WordPress 6.7

Introduction

• WordPress 6.7 “Rollins” released on November 12, 2024


• The third and final major release of 2024

I. New Default Theme: Twenty Twenty-Five

• Fully compatible with the Site Editor


• Emphasizes flexibility and adaptability


• Includes templates for personal blogs, photo blogs, and complex blogs


• Features high-quality fonts supporting multiple languages


• Offers a variety of color palettes and patterns

II. Zoom Out Mode

• New feature for easier content creation and editing


• Allows users to work at the pattern level instead of individual blocks


• Provides a bird’s-eye view of the page or template structure


• Includes controls to drag, move, and shuffle patterns


• Enhances the ability to visualize the overall site layout

III. Enhanced Block Customization

• Extended border support for multiple blocks (Buttons, Categories, Gallery, etc.)


• New background image support for Cover, Group, and Column blocks


• Shadow support was added for Group blocks


• Color support expanded to Buttons, List Items, and Latest Comments blocks

IV. Improved Typography Controls

• New font management tools in the Styles interface


• Ability to create, edit, and apply custom font size presets


• Fluid typography feature for responsive font scaling

V. Query Loop Block Improvements

• Streamlined interface with automated default settings


• Consolidated key options for easier customization


• Enhanced usability for displaying dynamic content

VI. Media Enhancements

• Support for HEIC image format


• Auto sizes for lazy-loaded images


• Improved background image support at individual and global levels

VII. Developer Features

• New Template Registration API


• Preview Options API for extending the Preview drop down menu


• Improvements to the Block Bindings API


• Enhanced Data Views API

VIII. Performance Updates

• Faster pattern loading


• Optimized previews in the data views component


• Improved PHP 8+ support


• Removal of deprecated code

IX. Accessibility Improvements

• 65+ accessibility fixes and enhancements


• Improved user interface components and keyboard navigation in the Editor


• Accessible heading on WordPress login screens


• Clearer labeling throughout the interface

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