WordPress 6.0 has garnered positive feedback from many users, with reports indicating a smooth rollout. There have been some instances of plugin conflicts, but overall reactions vary depending on the part of the WordPress community.
Over 36% of All Sites Updated
According to WordPress documentation, 36.2% of all WordPress sites have updated to 6.0 within two weeks of its release. Nearly 20% of users are still using version 5.9.
Source: WordPress.org
WordPress 6.0, known as "Arturo," is a version change from the 5.x development branch to the 6.x branch. This might seem significant, but like previous updates, version 6.0 is an incremental update aimed at making the website creation process more intuitive and accessible.
Advanced WordPress Users
In the Advanced WordPress Facebook group, consisting of developers, the general sentiment was that Gutenberg isn’t yet robust enough for some, with many choosing to wait for future releases. One user pointed out a lack of sufficient documentation, reflecting a common concern.
Despite reservations, many acknowledged the progress made in version 6.0. Updates to the Block Tree and an overall smoother editor were particularly praised. A key goal for WordPress 6.0 was to enhance user intuitiveness, contributing to this perception of improved usability.
Advanced Users and WordPress 6.0
Matt Cromwell, an Admin of the Advanced WordPress Facebook group and a WordPress entrepreneur, shared his thoughts on WordPress 6.0. He highlighted Full Site Editing (FSE) as the main goal of the release, aimed at making it more attractive to developers and agencies. However, Cromwell noted that for FSE to gain traction, themes must adopt it. While there is potential, many still prefer more established tools like Elementor or Divi for their clients.
Reaction At Reddit
Reactions on Reddit were varied. Some users have had positive experiences with the Gutenberg editor, while others have encountered issues. One user reported that after the update, their "edit post" page appeared blank on Chrome. Others mentioned changes in text alignment and decreased performance, potentially due to outdated plugins or themes.
Possible Bug in WordPress 6.0?
One Reddit user, StinkyWeezle, noted a specific issue where column containers were now vertically centered by default, creating workflow interruptions. This seems to be an isolated incident but adds to the list of quirks that users are noticing post-update.
Gutenberg Still Faces Holdouts to Classic Editor
Nearly 20% of WordPress users have not yet transitioned from 5.9 to 6.0. Discussions on Reddit suggest a preference for the familiar Classic Editor over Gutenberg, which some users find more traditional and reliable.
WordPress 6.0 Overview
The critical point about WordPress 6.0 is that it’s an incremental update designed to be backward compatible. It works with server environments using PHP versions as low as 5.6, though PHP 7.4 is recommended. Users on PHP 8.0 may experience incompatibility issues, as version 6.0 offers only beta support for PHP 8.0.
Before updating, it’s advisable to back up the entire WordPress site and database to avoid potential issues. Overall, the WordPress community feels that version 6.0 has been a smooth update.
