Featuring new Block Editor features of WordPress 5.3, improved performance, and the new Twenty Twenty theme
WordPress 5.3 introduces exciting enhancements, including new Block Editor tools, improved performance, and the sleek Twenty Twenty theme. This update brings better usability, accessibility, and refined design features.
With twelve Gutenberg releases merged into latest WordPress, users can enjoy:
- Accessibility Navigation Mode for improved keyboard navigation.
- Upgraded blocks like List, Table, Group, and Gallery.
- New animations and micro-interactions for a smoother editing experience.
Performance improvements are also a key focus in this update. The block editor now loads 1.5 seconds faster for large posts (36,000 words and 1,000 blocks) compared to WordPress 5.2.
Beyond the Block Editor, WordPress 5.3 introduces several admin enhancements, such as:
- Support for big images, ideal for high-resolution uploads from smartphones.
- Automatic image rotation to correct orientation during upload.
- Site Health Check, helping users maintain website performance and security.
- Admin Email Verification, ensuring website administrators keep their contact details up to date.
With these updates, WordPress 5.3 delivers a more powerful, efficient, and user-friendly experience. Whether you’re a blogger, developer, or business owner, these improvements help streamline website management and performance. Stay ahead with the latest WordPress and explore its latest features today!
Twenty Twenty theme
The new default theme offers a higher level of compatibility with Gutenberg and is based on Chaplin theme by Anders Norén.
You can read more about this release on WordPress’ blog.
Please note: WordPress 5.3 is slated for release on November 12, 2019
How to update WordPress 5.3
To try the beta download WordPress 5.3 Beta 1 (.zip file) and install it manually. Make sure you make a back up of your website before doing so, or better still, test it out in a staging environment.