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The release is named after Louis Armstrong and marks the beginning of a new era, AI integration (Settings > Connectors), a revamped interface, and advanced tools for developers.
AI at the Core
- AI Plugin: image generation/editing, creation of headlines, teasers, and alt text
- AI Client + Abilities API: a unified hub for connecting generative models directly in the admin panel (OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic)
- Client-Side Abilities: a JS package with a command palette and hybrid AI functions
- Manage external integrations in a single interface (3 presets + custom)
Updated Admin Panel
- Command palette (⌘K / Ctrl+K): quick access to tools from any section
- New minimalist design with smooth transitions (completely rebuilt using React)
- Visual revision history: change markers and instant restore
- Font management: a single page for uploading and configuring (support for block/hybrid/classic themes)
Design and Blocks
- Menu overlay: full customization via blocks and patterns
- Block-level Custom CSS: targeted styling without global styles
- New blocks: Gallery (with lightbox), Heading, Breadcrumbs, Icons
- Patterns as a single block: isolated editing of elements
- Responsive controls: hide blocks by device, custom breakpoints
For Developers
- Enhanced Site Editor: routing, path validation, and the wordpress/boot package for custom pages
- PHP 7.4+ Requirement: The minimum supported version of PHP has been raised to 7.4 (PHP 8.3+ is recommended). This is critical for the new AI SDKs to function properly
- Improved extensibility and control over the build process
- Block and pattern registration via PHP only (auto-registration via the Block API)
Technical Details
- 420+ improvements and fixes
- 900+ contributors, 279 newcomers
- Full localization into 70+ languages
Pro Tip: Entrust your website to experts in the field.
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Blocks of WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong”
WP AI Client
Core ClientAbstracts AI model interactions. Provides a standardized interface for all AI tasks such as text generation, image manipulation, and audio processing across the entire CMS.
WP AI Connectors
Admin & Agency ToolsCentralized settings and key management. Gives administrators global control over AI access, API keys, and cost boundaries across the entire site or specific user roles.
WP AI Providers
Third-Party PluginsImplements concrete models. Allows plugin developers to register specific AI models (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic SDKs) seamlessly using the native Core API foundation.
WP AI Extensions
Creative Themes & PluginsLeverages built-in AI tools. Theme and plugin authors can build user-facing features like editor text suggestions, automatic image creation, and AI-driven layout adjustments.
