https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/ Weekly human-reviewed WordPress ecosystem trend reports. en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-09-08.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-09-08.html Weekly human-reviewed analysis of changes across the WordPress ecosystem, covering releases, tools, and developer implications. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-30.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-30.html Weekly human-reviewed analysis of changes across the WordPress ecosystem, covering releases, tools, and developer implications. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-24.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-24.html WordPress 7.1 "Mary Lou" released with new blocks, responsive styling tools, and an Icon Registration API, alongside the Accessibility Lab plugin for testing ac Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-18.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-18.html WordPress 7.1 finalizes on August 19, 2026, with RC4 available for testing and accessibility improvements highlighted. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-10.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-10.html WordPress 7.1 enters Release Candidate phase, introducing client-side media processing and responsive block styles, with final release scheduled for August 19, Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-03.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-08-03.html WordPress 7.1 Beta 4 introduces an always-iframed post editor, Abilities API enhancements, and new JSON schema tools to improve client compatibility and develop Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-07-26.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-07-26.html WordPress 7.1 Beta 3 introduces new block support, client-side media processing, and SVG icon registration ahead of its August 19 release. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-07-19.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-07-19.html WordPress 7.1 Beta 1 now available, featuring persistent toolbar, iframed post editor, and enhanced styling controls, with testing encouraged for developers. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-07-11.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-07-11.html WordPress 7.1, releasing August 19, introduces new blocks, responsive styling, and a redesigned command palette, with betas starting July 15. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-07-05.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-07-05.html WordPress 7.1 introduces responsive styling, daily bug scrubs, read-only abilities, and security updates, with a general release planned for August 19, 2026. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-06-27.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-06-27.html WordPress 7.1 removes the Classic block, introduces `wp_knowledge` for site standards, and features a block-based e-commerce storefront, with feedback sought on Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-06-21.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-06-21.html WordPress 7.1 development progresses with new Notes feature, emoji reactions, and expanded responsive styling, alongside React 19 testing in Gutenberg 23.4 and Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-06-12.html https://colorful-tones.github.io/wp-trend-watcher/2026-06-12.html WordPress 7.1's collaborative editing represents a significant workflow shift, alongside client-side media processing and ACF 6.8.4 updates. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT