Say hello to WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey,” named in honor of the legendary American Big Band leader, Tommy Dorsey. Known for his smooth-toned trombone and captivating compositions, Dorsey’s music brought emotional depth and energy that resonated with audiences. The new release, aptly named, aims to bring the same level of finesse, creativity, and emotional engagement to the web-building experience.
New Features and Enhancements
WordPress 6.6 delivers an array of new features designed to elevate your site-building efforts. With enhanced tools and creative possibilities, this update promises to make web development more intuitive and effective. Among the notable additions are more design options for block themes, allowing for the creation of cohesive and visually appealing sites. A new layout for quick page previews in the Site Editor streamlines workflow, while the introduction of automatic rollbacks for failed plugin auto-updates ensures enhanced security and reliability.
Performance and Accessibility Improvements
In line with previous releases, “Dorsey” continues to offer significant performance and accessibility gains. Key updates include optimized data handling to improve load times and the addition of 58 accessibility enhancements, focusing on foundational improvements in areas like the Inserter and data views component. These updates ensure a more seamless and inclusive experience for all users.
Join the WordPress Community
The WordPress 6.6 release is a collaborative effort, reflecting the contributions of over 630 individuals from 51 countries, including more than 150 first-time contributors. The dedication and hard work of this diverse community enabled the delivery of over 1,900 enhancements and fixes in this release, showcasing the power and capability of the WordPress open-source community.
Explore the new features, enjoy the benefits of improved performance and accessibility, and join the ever-growing community of WordPress users and contributors. Download WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey” and let it take your website to new heights.
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