The newest episode of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast, #125, features hosts Birgit Pauli-Haack and JC Palmes discussing a major trio of releases: WordPress 6.9, Gutenberg 22.1, and Gutenberg 22.2.
JC highlights several exciting features in WordPress 6.9, focusing on significant developer and editor experience improvements, including the full iframe editor, routing, DataViews, the Interactivity API, pattern logic and content-only mode, and the Abilities system. A personal favorite is the new Accordion Block.
The discussion then moves to the latest Gutenberg releases.
Gutenberg 22.1 introduces the new core/tabs block and brings enhancements like JS/CSS editing for the HTML Block, updates to the Twitter/X embed icon, and various improvements to DataViews and Breadcrumbs.
Gutenberg 22.2 focuses on performance, block editor polish, accessibility, and developer experience. Key updates include expanded functionality for the Breadcrumbs block, support for background video embeds in the Cover block, and new controls for text justification and width in the Block Editor. It also refines the block-locking functionality with changes to pattern management, such as replacing the ‘Ungroup’ option with ‘Add edit section’ for specific blocks.
Tune in to get the full rundown on how these releases will shape the future of site building in WordPress.
- Editor: Sandy Reed
- Logo: Mark Uraine
- Production: Birgit Pauli-Haack
Show Notes
JC Palmes, WebDev Studios
- Website
- A Developer’s Guide: The Future of the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor
- WDS-BT on GitHub
- Previous Appearances
Announcements
Gutenberg Changelog podcast now also available on YouTube
WordPress 6.9
State of the Word Dec 2, 2025, at 20:00 UTC
WordPress Importer can now migrate URLs in your content
Gutenberg-Releases
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Transcript
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