The much-anticipated WordPress 3.2, named “Gershwin” in honor of the pianist and composer, was released on July 4th. In just 24 hours, approximately 330,000 downloads of this free, open-source web application occurred. Imagine “Rhapsody in Blue” playing in the background to appreciate 3.2, which, like Gershwin, “weaves familiar elements into something unique.”
WordPress 3.2 Highlights
- Refreshed Administrative UI: A complete admin redesign.
- New Default Theme “Twenty Eleven”: Incorporates the latest theme features.
- Full-Screen Editor: Offers a distraction-free writing experience.
- Extended Admin Bar: Provides more valuable links for site control.
For a complete list of updates and features, refer to the WordPress Codex Version 3.2.
In his blog post, Matt Mullenweg describes 3.2 as “faster and lighter,” with a refreshed backend design that enhances typography, design, and code. The previous version, 3.1, was released four months ago and surpassed Monday’s 15 million download mark.
Key Features
New Default Theme “Twenty Eleven”
- Fully HTML5 compliant.
- Part of WordPress’s annual theme replacement plan.
Redesigned Post Editor
- Enter a “distraction-free writing or zen mode” that fills the screen.
- All interface elements fade away, leaving a clean writing environment.
- Most-used shortcuts appear when your mouse strays to the top of the screen.
WordPress 3.2 is available as an update in your dashboard and as a download on WordPress.org.
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