May 24, 2022
WordPress 6.0 released
WordPressA PHP CMS powering millions of sites — themes, plugins, and the block editor for publishing. 6.0 "Arturo" shipped on May 24, 2022 — adding style switching, block theme templates, and improved site editing workflows.
What it was for
WordPressA PHP CMS powering millions of sites — themes, plugins, and the block editor for publishing. 6.0 refined the block editor era with style variations, block locking, and better list view navigation — nearly 1,000 enhancements since 5.9. It pushed full-site editing closer to production readiness for block-based themes.
Why it's here
WordPressA PHP CMS powering millions of sites — themes, plugins, and the block editor for publishing. 6.0 advanced full-site editing and block themes for millions of sites.
Why it mattered
Style switching and template tools made block themes practical for non-developers.
What it solved
Block themes lacked polish and flexibility compared to classic PHP themes.
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