WordPress is leveling up in 2024, with custom fields support, font library, and a data liberation front. Template management and dashboard improvements are coming, along with colorways and a new navigation overlay. Also, get ready for real-time collaboration and pattern overrides – it’s gonna be 🔥! And oh, hit that like button, cats need treats! 🐱
Ative Support for Custom Fields
In 2024, WordPress will introduce native support for custom fields, allowing users to connect blocks to custom fields without creating custom blocks. This new feature will bridge the gap between developer-friendly custom fields and user-friendly blocks.
New Font Library
A user-friendly tool will be launched, allowing users to easily install, remove, and use different fonts on their website, independent of the chosen theme.
The Data Liberation Front
WordPress will make data portability much easier, ensuring a seamless import of data into and out of the platform, including between different page builders.
Enhancements to Templates and Template Parts
The upcoming WordPress 6.5 release will include improvements to how templates and template parts are managed, providing visibility into the history of changes.
WP Admin Dashboard Refresh
The wp admin dashboard is getting a refresh, promising significant improvements and a long overdue update.
Colorways Feature
This new feature will allow users to control the design of specific sections of their website in more detail by offering additional color options for certain areas.
Navigation Block Improvement
A prototype will be launched to customize the overlay functionality of the mobile menu within the navigation block, addressing limitations with the block themes.
Part Collaboration
Phase three of the Gutenberg project will introduce a working prototype of real-time collaboration in the editor, enabling simultaneous updates to be reflected across all sessions.
Pattern Overrides
The introduction of pattern overrides will allow for changes and customization within patterns while maintaining synchronization, providing a more flexible and user-friendly approach.
Performance Focus
WordPress will focus on further improving website performance, with an emphasis on speed improvements and efficiency in using the Gutenberg block editor.
Please note that more updates are expected to be announced, and the release date for these changes has not been confirmed. Stay tuned for the latest news and updates by subscribing. Thank you for watching!
