WPBeginner Spotlight July News

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This is a new monthly series called WPBeginner Spotlight, where we will be covering all the behind-the-scenes news from the world of WordPress.

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WordPress 6.6 is finally here, with new features and improvements to enhance your website-building experience. This update focuses on making your site editing smoother and faster.

The new Grid block allows you to create complex grid layouts easily, offering better control over your content design. You can adjust column widths, apply custom styling, and drag items across columns.

New grid block in WordPress 6.6
The update also introduces Section Styles and Mix and Match Style Variations. These features let you apply georgia telemarketing data unique styles to different sections and combine design elements effortlessly.

We are particularly excited about the automatic rollback for the plugin updates feature. In our experience, many users were reluctant to turn on automatic updates because they were afraid of broken updates.

With 6.6, if an auto-update breaks your site, then WordPress will revert to the previous stable version. This ensures your site remains functional and secure.

Lastly, WordPress 6.6 includes performance improvements, better accessibility, and enhanced support for internationalization.

For a detailed walkthrough, you can see our WordPress 6.6 release post or the official WordPress 6.6 Field Guide.