WordPress has yet again come out with some super cool features with WordPress 5.5 code-named “Eckstine“. Some of the awesome features are Lazy loading, sitemap, automatic updates for plugins, and themes.
So what does this mean to folks who want to update to the newer version of wordpress? Lets findout.
All new sitemap – baked right into WordPress going forward.
Sitemaps are the route map for any website. It’s one of the ways on how the search engines learn and find content.
Now with native support for sitemaps, wordpress sites are getting the required limelight for the content to be shared with an external plugin.
WordPress site says:
So more people will find your site sooner, giving you more time to engage, retain, and convert them to subscribers, customers, or whatever fits your definition of success.
Easy auto plugin and theme updates
With WordPress now supporting auto plugin and theme updates, its super easy to keep your plugins update to fix any vulnerability issues away.
It is still possible to turn auto update OFF or ON via settings.
Upload theme or plugin zip files for update
For custom plugins installed its now super easy to just upload a newer version and have it updated auto-magically!
Lot more enhancements are available with wordpress 5.5. Take a look at the wordpress blog for more detailed information.
