On January 25, 2022, WordPress released version 5.9. Named in honor of legendary jazz singer Joséphine Baker, version 5.9 has been deemed the “most versatile” WordPress release ever, and is available via both the WordPress dashboard and the WordPress website. WordPress version 5.9 includes various new and improved features and functions, including full site editing,…
On July 20, 2021, WordPress released version 5.8 “Tatum” was released. The first major release of 2021 is named in honor of innovative Jazz pianist Art Tatum, who pushed boundaries with his music, changing what people thought could be done, and inspiring the WordPress team in developing new versions. WordPress 5.8 is available for download…
On March 9, 2021, WordPress version 5.7 was released. The first WordPress release of 2021 is called “Esperanza”, in honor of jazz performer and modern musical prodigy Esperanza Spalding. WordPress 5.7 includes various new features, improvements and enhancements, and is available for download via your WordPress dashboard and on the WordPress website. Editor & Block…
On August 11, 2020, WordPress released its second major release this year, version 5.5, named “Eckstine” after jazz/pop singer and swing bandleader Billy Eckstine. WordPress 5.5 is focused on enhancing speed, search and security, and is available for download via your WordPress dashboard or the WordPress website. Increased Accessibility The version 5.5 visual editor has…
On March 31, 2020, WordPress version 5.4 was released, and is available both in your WordPress dashboard or for download on the WordPress site. Named “Adderley” in honor of American jazz trumpeter Nate Adderlely, many features in version 5.4 are focused on enhancing the “Gutenberg” block editor that was introduced in WordPress version 5.0. Improved…
On November 12, 2019, the last major WordPress version of 2019 was released. Named “Kirk” in honour of jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, version 5.3 includes more intuitive interactivity, along with various tools to improve accessibility and enhance the design process. In version 5.3, the overall user experience and interface have been enhanced, with improvements…
For many years, “HTTP”, or “hypertext transfer protocol” was the foundation for all Internet communications – defining how all data sent between a client and server is formatted and transmitted, and how Web servers and browsers respond to various commands. Unfortunately, HTTP has become a less secure method of communicating across the internet, with shared…
On June 8, 2017, WordPress released version 4.8, the first major WordPress release of 2017. Named “Evans” after jazz pianist and composer William John “Bill” Evans, version 4.8 is now available for download via your WordPress dashboard or via the WordPress website. Version 4.8 includes a number of enhancements that allow users to better express…
On December 6, 2016, WordPress launched its final release of 2016 with version 4.7, a major upgrade named “Vaughan” in honor of jazz vocalist Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan. Version 4.7 is now available for download from the WordPress site and for update via the WordPress dashboard. Guided by the tagline “Your site, your way”, the many…
On August 16, 2016, WordPress released version 4.6, “Pepper”, named in honor of jazz baritone saxophonist Park Frederick “Pepper” Adams III. Aimed at enhancing, yet simplifying, the user experience even further, version 4.6 is the second major WordPress release of the year, and is available for download on the WordPress site and for update via…