Gutenberg Times: Gutenberg Changelog #131 – Gutenberg Plugin Releases 23.1 – 23.3, Calls for Testing for 7.1 and more

In episode 131 of the Gutenberg Changelog, Birgit Pauli-Haack welcomes Isabel Brison to discuss the latest developments in Gutenberg plugin releases 23.1, 23.2, and 23.3, as well as progress leading up to WordPress 7.1. The hosts highlight recent calls for testing, including collaborative editing—previously delayed from 7.0 due to stability concerns—and the new media editor modal for the image block.

Isabel Brison shares insights into the new responsive global block styles, allowing users to customize styles per device breakpoint, as well as updates to the layout and dimensions controls in the block editor. She encourages feedback from users as these features iterate for the upcoming WordPress 7.1 release. The episode covers stabilizations, such as the improved, more ergonomic media editor and cropper, and strides in accessibility, particularly regarding the tabs block.

The hosts also discuss experiments in dashboard widgets, content type management, and empowering plugin developers with new admin UI components. Both stress the importance of community feedback and testing, given the ambitious new features arriving soon. The episode wraps with practical notes on documentation improvements, React 19 integration, and a reminder of the short summer break ahead.

Show Notes / Transcript

• Editor: Sandy Reed
• Logo: Mark Uraine
• Production: Birgit Pauli-Haack

Show Notes

Special guest: Isabel Brison

• GitHub @tellthemachines
• WordPress @isabel_brison
• X (former Twitter) @ijayessbe

Calls for Testing

• Announcing a collaborative editing outreach effort for 7.1
• Media Editor Modal: call for testing
• Call for Testing: client-side media processing

What’s released

• WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong”
• WordPress 7.0 Field Guide
• WordPress 7.0 Source of Truth
• React 19 upgrade temporarily reverted in Gutenberg

Gutenberg releases

• What’s new in Gutenberg 23.1? (07 May)
• What’s new in Gutenberg 23.2? (21 May)
• What’s new in Gutenberg 23.3? (03 Jun)

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Transcript

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