WordPress 6.8

[Rex Maughan]

What is Coming in WordPress 6.8?

[Jimmy_Carter]

WordPress will release WordPress 6.8 in April 2025, bringing many exciting updates. One of my favorites is the Style Book, which provides a complete overview of your site’s design elements, including colors, typography, and block styles.

[Annie_P]

• Speculative Loading: Load your website faster by preloading resources before they are needed.

• Section Styles Selector in Toolbar: Allow users to quickly switch between different section styles while in zoom-out mode.

• Improved Password Security in WordPress 6.8: WordPress will now use bcrypt as the default algorithm for password hashing, enhancing security.

• Localized Emails for Administrators: Plugin update emails & notifications will now be sent in the administrator’s selected language.