WordPress recently released version 5.6.2, which includes important bug fixes. Although there is an issue that affects the Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg plugin, the update has been largely successful, and publishers are encouraged to install it.
WordPress 5.6.2
This version is labeled as a Maintenance Update, intended to fix bugs introduced by previous updates. Maintenance updates address problems, so it’s highly recommended for publishers to keep their WordPress installations up-to-date.
Bug Fixes
The new update resolves an issue introduced in version 5.6.1, dubbed the “Leave site? Changes you made may not be saved” bug. This bug caused a warning to appear in the Admin backend on certain pages, indicating unsaved changes.
The initial bug report described it as follows:
“We use custom taxonomies extensively, and as of 5.6.1 today, every custom taxonomy page now prompts with ‘Leave site? Changes you made may not be saved.’ This has never happened before for custom taxonomies and is now quickly getting really annoying.”
This issue caused a lot of confusion among WordPress publishers who were unsure why the warning messages appeared. Since version 5.6.2 contains the necessary bug fix and has no widespread reports of new issues, updating is strongly encouraged.
Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg Bug
The only reported problem involves a third-party plugin called Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg by Brainstorm Force. According to reports in the WordPress support forums, the bug creates a display issue. This is a minor problem tied to the plugin rather than WordPress itself.
Publishers experiencing display anomalies with the Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg plugin should file a support ticket with WP Astra, the plugin’s publishers. A user reporting the issue described the problem as follows:
“I’ve done some testing and was able to pin down the problem. It’s a plugin, specifically Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg. And more specifically, it only happens when using a Post Carousel.
Note: There could be more triggers for the problem, but that’s the one affecting me right now.
When I disable that plugin, the problem goes away. Sadly, I can’t just disable it because I use some of its blocks for a lot of content.
PD: Oh, and if you still need the info, the theme I’m using is Astra.
PD2: I tried twenty twenty-one and twenty nineteen and the problem is not there. Seems to be linked to Astra and Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg working together.”
The bug seems relatively inconsequential and impacts a small number of WordPress publishers. Overall, WordPress 5.6.2 appears to be a safe update, and publishers are advised to update their installations.
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Read the official WordPress announcement:
WordPress 5.6.2 Maintenance Release
