{"id":650,"date":"2019-04-06T11:59:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T11:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipraxa.com\/blog\/?p=650"},"modified":"2023-07-06T09:36:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T09:36:06","slug":"wordpress-5-2-whats-new-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ipraxa.com\/blog\/wordpress-5-2-whats-new-coming\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress 5.2: Key Features & Improvements with Screenshots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since its release on the 21st of February, WordPress 5.1 \u201cBetty\u201d<\/a> has been downloaded over 19 million times<\/a> and counting. While the first major release of the year fulfilled only a few of the nine priorities set by Matt Mullenweg for 2019<\/a>, work on version 5.2 has now been started to make the CMS even better, faster and smoother.<\/p>\n

As a result of the development, WordPress 5.2 Beta 1<\/a> was recently released with an exciting lineup of new features that are currently in the testing phase. Expected to be released by the end of April 2019<\/a>, version 5.2 focuses mainly on improving the block editor and site health check and bringing several bug fixes and enhancements to WordPress.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s check out what\u2019s new coming in WordPress 5.2 in detail!<\/p>\n

Improved Fatal Error Protection<\/h2>\n

Most of the errors in WordPress are usually fatal errors that prevent users from accessing the Dashboard area. To fix a fatal error, users are currently required to undo changes either using an FTP client or contacting their host.<\/p>\n

Starting WordPress 5.2, for the first time, site administrators will be able to access their Dashboard even when a fatal error occurs. Thanks to the new recovery mode!<\/p>\n

Now if you face a fatal error, you will see a message on your screen, saying \u201cThis site is experiencing technical difficulties\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Thereafter, you’ll receive an email with a special login link on your admin email address, on clicking which you’ll be able to login to the WordPress admin area. Means, you can now undo any changes right from your Dashboard area.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the WordPress Core Team is also planning to add a new Health Check tool under the \u201cTools\u201d menu in the Dashboard. Using this handy tool, you\u2019ll be able to get information on how you can improve the speed and security of your WordPress site.<\/p>\n

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Block Editor Updates<\/h2>\n

The WordPress Block Editor, which is called Gutenberg, is also going to receive several new features and enhancements. These include:<\/p>\n

Performance Improvements:<\/h3>\n

The editor will now load 35% faster for lengthy posts. Also, the keypress time has been cut by half, facilitating users a more responsive typing.<\/p>\n

Accessibility Improvements:<\/h3>\n

With the release of WordPress 5.2, the Gutenberg editor<\/a> will start supporting reduced motion settings in browsers as well as the post URL slug will equip with better labeling and help text.<\/p>\n

Also, through landmarks, the focus styling for keyboard navigating will be clearer and more consistent. Moreover, new speak messages have been introduced to improve the screen-reader experience along with existing speak messages have been tweaked to be clearer.<\/p>\n

Introduction of New Blocks:<\/h3>\n

By default, the Gutenberg editor comes with a number of different blocks. Nonetheless, WordPress 5.2 introduces several new blocks to make the editor even more powerful and useful:<\/p>\n