25/05/2026
🚀 WordPress 7.0 is here — and it's the biggest release since the block editor in 2018.
Here's what's new:
- Native AI integration built into core (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini — configure once, works across every compatible plugin)
- A proper admin redesign — DataViews replaces the old List Tables
- PHP-only block registration, no JavaScript required
- Custom CSS per block, directly from the sidebar
- Embedded YouTube/Vimeo backgrounds in the Cover block
This is Phase 3 of the Gutenberg roadmap — Collaboration. WordPress is evolving from a publishing tool into a full team workflow platform.
If you're on WordPress and want to update safely — get in touch. I'll handle the testing, compatibility checks, and upgrade so nothing breaks on your site.
Learn more here 👉🏼 https://afelman.com/wordpress-7-0-is-here-whats-new-and-what-you-need-to-know/
WordPress 7.0 is officially live — and it’s the platform’s most significant release since the block editor arrived in 2018. Native AI integration, a refreshed admin interface…