WordPress 7.1 field guide covers all major developer-facing changes in the release, including 310+ Core Trac tickets. Key highlights include new client-side media processing APIs, infinite scrolling in the Media Library, accessible tooltip mechanisms, expansions to the Abilities API, SVG Icon API, responsive Global Styles, enforced iframe-based post editor, a persistent admin toolbar, and jQuery UI 1.14.2 update. Notable deferrals include the React 19 upgrade, real-time collaborative editing, and hiding the Classic block from the inserter. The release also ships 180+ bug fixes and 100+ enhancements.
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MediaAccessibilityAbilities APIGlobal stylesSVG Icon APIDataViews, DataForm, and View Config APIsEditorDesign SystemPersistent Admin BarExternal librariesOther updatesBut wait, there’s more!What changes didn’t make the 7.1 release9.3K Impressions