Seven and a half years after the Gutenberg block editor debuted in core, WordPress has introduced a streamlined developer experience that allows the creation of custom blocks using exclusively PHP—bypassing React, complex build pipelines, and NPM package management entirely. Main Facts: The Evolution of WordPress Block Development With the rollout of WordPress 7.0, the core […]
WordPress 7.0 Introduces PHP-Only Block Registration: A Lifeline for Legacy Migrations or a Step Backward?
By the Tech Desk Published: June 2026 Main Facts: The End of an Era for JavaScript-Only Block Development More than seven and a half years after the Gutenberg block editor fundamentally altered the WordPress landscape, core developers have rolled out one of the most anticipated—and debated—features in the platform’s history. WordPress 7.0 officially introduces PHP-only […]