We have released WordPress 5.0 (known as “Bebo”) package. We have also added a new branch for WordPress 4.9.x so if you are not yet comfortable with installation 5.0 you can install 4.9.8.

All new WordPress Hosting accounts automatically provision the latest stable version. This can be overwritten for existing website migrations.

Auto Update (Minor Version)

Softaculous supports auto update for major as well as minor versions so if you have auto update enabled for WordPress for only minor versions, your installation will not be updated to 5.0 unless your update it from Softaculous enduser panel.

Auto Update (Major Version)

If you have auto update enabled for major versions as well your installation will be automatically updated to 5.0. However Softaculous creates a backup before auto upgrading your installation so if you feel you are not comfortable with 5.0 yet you can restore your installation from Softaculous Enduser panel -> Backups and Restore page.

The New Editor

WordPress 5.0 is shipped with Gutenberg editor as the default editor for your pages/posts. In case you face issues in editing with the new editor you can install the Classic Editor which lets you edit with the same feel as the familiar editor which was shipped with the previous version of WordPress. Support for the Classic Editor plugin will remain in WordPress through 2021.

You can one click install the Classic Editor from Softaculous as well on the Install, Edit as well as Upgrade installations page in the Softaculous enduser panel.

In case you need any support with the upgrades you can contact us via Support Ticket.

WordPress 5.0 is Now Available

Gutenberg – The new Block-Based Editor

The new block-based editor is the first step toward an exciting new future with a streamlined editing experience across your site. You’ll have more flexibility with how content is displayed, whether you are building your first site, revamping your blog, or write code for a living.

The new block-based editor won’t change the way any of your content looks to your visitors. What it will do is let you insert any type of multimedia in a snap and rearrange to your heart’s content. Each piece of content will be in its own block; a distinct wrapper for easy maneuvering. If you’re more of an HTML and CSS sort of person, then the blocks won’t stand in your way. WordPress is here to simplify the process, not the outcome.

Here are some default Blocks that are included in WordPress 5.0

  • Paragraph
  • Heading
  • Preformatted
  • Quote
  • Image
  • Gallery
  • Cover
  • Video
  • Audio
  • Columns
  • File
  • Code
  • List
  • Button
  • Embeds
  • More
Twenty Nineteen – The New Default Theme

Twenty Nineteen, the new default theme that shows off the power of the new editor.

Wordpress 5. 0 is now available

Designed for the block editor

Twenty Nineteen features custom styles for the blocks available by default in 5.0. It makes extensive use of editor styles throughout the theme. That way, what you create in your content editor is what you see on the front of your site.

Simple, type-driven layout

Featuring ample whitespace, and modern sans-serif headlines paired with classic serif body text, Twenty Nineteen is built to be beautiful on the go. It uses system fonts to increase loading speed. No more long waits on slow networks!

Versatile design for all sites

Twenty Nineteen is designed to work for a wide variety of use cases. Whether you’re running a photo blog, launching a new business, or supporting a non-profit, Twenty Nineteen is flexible enough to fit your needs.

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