WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” Release Notes
Test media library voice control and alt text import on staging, update theme templates to remove title attributes from author links, verify admin color contrast, and upgrade to WordPress 7.0 by June 15.
Test media library voice control and alt text import on staging, update theme templates to remove title attributes from author links, verify admin color contrast, and upgrade to WordPress 7.0 by June 15.
Summary
WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” (May 20) focuses heavily on accessibility, adding 24 core fixes and new editor features.
Key changes include media library voice‑control support, automatic import of IPTC alt text into the image alt field, a new admin color scheme with improved contrast, and several new Gutenberg blocks such as Gallery lightbox, Icons, Connectors screen/API, and Visual Revisions inspector.
The release also updates theme template functions, removes title attributes from author links, adds ARIA improvements, and fixes numerous color‑contrast and ARIA attribute issues across the admin and editor.
These changes aim to meet WCAG 2.2 AA for all new and updated code and provide a more consistent, screen‑reader‑friendly experience for developers and users alike.
Key changes
- Media library now supports voice control and auto‑imports IPTC alt text
- New admin color scheme improves contrast for screen readers
- Gallery block gains lightbox support
- Icons block, Connectors screen/API, and Visual Revisions inspector added
- Title attributes removed from author link functions
- Multiple ARIA and color‑contrast fixes across admin and editor