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# What’s new for developers? (January 2026)

**[WordPress & WooCommerce](https://daily.dev/sources/wpwoo)** · [@redmonkey](https://daily.dev/redmonkey) · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

WordPress Gutenberg 22.3 introduces several developer-focused features including responsive Grid blocks with set columns, a dedicated Font Library admin screen, and PHP-only block registration support. New packages include an image cropper component and updated abilities system for WordPress 7.0. The Breadcrumbs block is progressing toward release, while Playground gains UI improvements, a DevTools extension, and faster environment setup. Additional updates cover Data Views validation, routing enhancements for SPA-like navigation, and various block library improvements.

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