What’s coming in WordPress 6.6

This is a working document where I’ll keep you up to date with the most exciting features that will hopefully be coming in WordPress 6.6. WordPress 6.6 is scheduled for a final release on July 16, 2024, following a Beta 1 release on June 4, 2024. The information below is based on my current research of what’s in the development pipeline. As soon as the WordPress 6.6 release plan is available I’ll update this post.

WordPress 6.6 is set to introduce a series of exciting updates aimed at enhancing the user experience and expanding creative possibilities for developers and designers.

From “Content Only Editing,” which simplifies the editing process, to the “Zoomed Out View” for a broader perspective of your work, these updates promise a more intuitive and efficient workflow.

Additionally, “CSS Grids” will offer advanced layout options, including column and row customization. The introduction of “Color and Typography Presets” in Global Styles, “Root Support for Background Images” in theme.json, and “Featured Image Support” for media and text, are poised to revolutionize design capabilities within WordPress.

Moreover, “Pattern Overrides” and the “Playground Plugin,” which creates a sandbox environment for testing, underscore WordPress’s commitment to flexibility and innovation. For a detailed dive into these features, check the links provided in each segment.