What is new in WordPress 5.2 Jaco?

Finally, the version is named ‘Jaco’ has released after the jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius under the headline ‘keeping sites safer.’ WordPress 5.2 Jaco focuses on the safety and health of the site. The new features in this version make it easy to fix a WordPress website if something goes wrong. Site health check and PHP error protection are must be mentioned updates.

Site Health Check

Site Health has introduced in version 5.1, but the latest version adds two new pages to help in debugging the common configuration issues.

It also adds space where developers can include debugging information for site maintainers.

PHP Error Protection

PHP Error Protection is an administrator-focused update that lets you safely fix the mortal errors without needing a developer. PHP Error Protection provides a feature for better handling of the “white screen of death.” It also offers a method to enter recovery mode, which pauses error-causing plugins or themes.

Other Improvements in WordPress 5.2

Accessibility Updates

WordPress 5.2 brings accessibility updates to keyboard navigation flow for those using screen readers, contextual awareness and other assistive technologies.

New Dashboard Icons

In this WordPress version, they’ve included thirteen new icons. Even they include Instagram, a suite of icons for BuddyPress, and rotating Earth icons for global inclusion.

Plugin Compatibility Checker

WordPress will now automatically determine if your site’s version of PHP is compatible with installed plugins. WordPress will not allow activating the plugin If your site less than the required versions. This helps in preventing potential compatibility errors.

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