What's New in WordPress 7.0

WordPress 7.0 lands on May 20th, and it's the most significant core release in years. We'll walk through what's new, what's changed, and what it means for the way you create and manage your WordPress site.

We'll cover:

• AI built into WordPress. A new Connectors screen lets you plug your site into AI providers like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic in one place, so any plugin that needs AI can use the same connection.
• A modern admin dashboard. The familiar list tables you've used for years are being replaced with a faster, app-like interface that makes filtering and managing content much easier.
• Visual revisions. When you compare versions of a post, you'll now see a clear, color-coded preview of exactly what changed, no more guessing.
• New blocks and editor improvements. A new Icon block, a new Breadcrumbs block, the ability to use embedded videos as backgrounds in the Cover block, and a smoother overall editing experience.
• Performance and polish. Faster page loads, fewer "this block is broken" messages, and a more reliable experience across the board.

Whether you run a single site or manage many, you'll leave with a clear picture of what to test, what to turn on, and what to expect from the first major WordPress release of 2026. Bring your questions.