WordPress Studio changelog
WordPress Studio ships fast and often. This changelog highlights what’s new, what’s improved, and what’s been fixed in each release. While you can always view technical release notes on GitHub, this page gives you the bigger picture: how each update helps you build faster, safer, and smarter with WordPress.
1.6.0
- Added support for Blueprints, allowing you to define plugins, themes, and settings for new sites to create consistent environments faster. This work introduces a new “Add site” flow featuring a dedicated screen where you can choose between adding an empty site, selecting a Blueprint, or importing a backup.
- Introduced Selective Syncing in the pull dialog, giving you more control over what content and code changes to sync.
- Migrated from wp-now to the Playground CLI for improved performance, reliability, and better parity with WordPress Playground.
- Added support for Sublime Text as an external code editor.
- Improved reliability when pushing large sites and refined export behavior to preserve information about completed exports.
- Migrated the internal bundler from Webpack to Vite, resulting in faster builds and a smoother developer experience.
- Fixed missing fonts on macOS Tahoe.
- Hid the What’s New modal for first-time users to streamline onboarding.
- Updated core dependencies, including Electron, Forge, Playground, and the SQLite plugin, to the latest versions for enhanced speed and stability.
October 7, 2025
1.5.6
- We upgraded Studio’s SQLite plugin and enabled a new AST driver under the hood, helping power faster, more stable local environments.
- Studio now opens the Overview tab by default after creating or deleting a site, streamlining your workflow and reducing friction.
- We’ve improved offline functionality, so you can now delete sites and log out even without an internet connection.
- A better crash screen now appears if something goes wrong, and we fixed a startup bug that occurred when launching Studio from a read-only directory.
- Other improvements include support for sites with custom environment types, suppressed punycode warnings in both the app and CLI, and minor UI tweaks to make selective sync safer by default.
August 7, 2025
1.5.5
- Introducing Selective Sync. No more all-or-nothing deployments. Push or pull only what you need. Ideal for shipping themes or plugins safely.
- Studio by WordPress.com is now WordPress Studio, signaling a broader mission and cross-host compatibility.
- Studio now fully revokes your token on logout, helping protect your account across shared or multiple devices.
July 14, 2025
1.5.4
- There’s a new Settings button that makes it easier to jump straight into your Studio preferences, where you can specify your app language and default code editor and terminal application.
June 23, 2025
1.5.3
- Studio now supports symlinks in Previews and Sync, making it easier to work with complex or modular project structures.
- We’ve improved site export performance, network reliability, and Windows editor detection, making Studio faster, more stable, and more intuitive across the board.
- We upgraded the Electron Forge and WordPress Playground packages.
June 9, 2025
1.5.2
- You can now sync Studio sites directly with Pressable staging and production sites.
- Push progress is now clearer, and an email notification will confirm when a push is successful.
- We’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to syncing, preview limits, and plugin updates for better reliability across the board.
May 26, 2025
1.5.1
- Choose your preferred code editor (Visual Studio Code, Cursor, Windsurf, PhpStorm, or WebStorm) and terminal app (Terminal, Command Prompt, Warp, Ghostty, or iTerm2) for easy access to your Studio files.
- We’ve updated the default PHP version to 8.3 and made multiple Windows-specific improvements to HTTPS and certificate handling.
May 12, 2025
1.5.0
- Studio now includes a CLI for managing Preview Sites so you can create, list, and delete Preview Sites right from your terminal. Perfect for developers who want to script common tasks or streamline their local workflow.
May 5, 2025
1.4.0
- A new in-app “What’s New” popup gives you a quick look at the latest features and changes.
- The Studio sites you were working on now auto-start when you relaunch Studio, helping you pick up right where you left off.
April 14, 2025
1.3.9
- Studio now supports SSL for custom domains, allowing you to develop with SSL/HTTPS enabled and to create a more production-like environment locally.
- Support was added for nightly WordPress versions.
- You can now import/export a site while another local site is syncing.
March 31, 2025
1.3.8
- Choose the PHP and WordPress version you need when creating a site to test compatibility, reproduce bugs locally, or build for specific client requirements.
- Added support for custom domains to test features that require proper domain names.
March 17, 2025
1.3.7
- We fixed a bug related to the rotatePHPRuntime setting that could cause sites to crash unexpectedly.
March 6, 2025
1.3.6
- Studio now handles symlinks and custom site paths more reliably on Windows, improving compatibility with a wider range of local setups.
March 6, 2025
1.3.5
- When creating a new site, Studio now suggests unique paths and names automatically, reducing confusion and preventing accidental overwrites.
- We also fixed compatibility issues with older versions of SQLite to ensure more consistent performance across different environments.
March 4, 2025
1.3.4
- Demo Sites are now called Preview Sites. With 2 GB of space each, you can work with larger themes, more media assets, and richer content during your development process.
- Tunneling is now supported, allowing you to define
WP_SITEURLandWP_HOMEinwp-config.phpfor external access via tools like ngrok. That means you can test Studio sites on real devices or share them temporarily for client previews and responsive testing. - Studio docs are now localized in Spanish.
February 24, 2025
1.3.3
- We added support for mu-plugins in site import, plus improvements to ZIP import, fullscreen behavior on macOS, and terminal UX on Windows.
February 5, 2025
1.3.2
- Studio’s Demo Site limit is now 2 GB (up from 250 MB), giving you more space to test, gather feedback, and iterate on your local sites.
- We upgraded the Electron version powering Studio to 33.3.1.
January 21, 2025
1.3.1
- Studio now supports importing a site when another one is already in progress.
- You can now select a custom domain when setting up a new WordPress.com site from the Studio UI.
January 13, 2025
1.3.0
- Introducing Studio Sync, making it easy to push and pull changes between your local Studio environment and live or staging sites on WordPress.com (Business or Commerce plans). You can push local changes to production, pull down the latest version to work locally, or collaborate across teams by linking multiple Studio installs to the same hosted site.
- We bumped the default PHP version to 8.2 and improved RTL layout handling.
January 3, 2025
1.2.2
- Studio is now available as an AppX installer, making it easier than ever to install directly from the Microsoft Store on Windows devices.
- We’ve improved the accuracy of theme and plugin exports, so your backups are cleaner and more portable across environments.
- Sites now start automatically after import, helping you get back to development faster with fewer clicks.
- We also resolved login issues with Jetpack-enabled sites by disabling Jetpack Protect in local environments, making autologin more reliable during development.
November 25, 2024
1.2.1
- We streamlined the site import process by removing unnecessary steps related to media regeneration. That means faster imports and less waiting around when setting up a site.
November 11, 2024
1.2.0
- Meet Studio Assistant, your new built-in AI for getting the most out of Studio. With the Studio Assistant, you can quickly configure new sites, manage existing sites, and run complex WP-CLI commands, all through a simple and intuitive chat interface.
- We also refreshed the interface with cleaner styling and improved window handling on macOS, making Studio feel more native, modern, and responsive.
October 29, 2024
1.1.4
- Studio now supports importing .wpress backup files, making it easier to bring in full site backups created with common WordPress tools.
- We’ve also improved error messages during the import process, helping you troubleshoot faster.
- You can now open the Settings menu even when you’re offline, great for tweaking preferences without needing a live connection.
October 14, 2024
1.1.3
- Studio now fully supports symlinks, unlocking smoother workflows for advanced development.
- We also use the default PHP version when running the WP-CLI sqlite import command.
September 30, 2024
1.1.2
- Studio is now fully responsive, making it easier to use on smaller screens or in split-view setups.
- We added a sidebar toggle to help you focus in-app, along with several quality-of-life improvements to local path handling.
September 16, 2024
1.1.1
- You can now switch Studio’s language from the Settings menu, unlocking Studio usage for users around the world.
- We improved compatibility with WooCommerce and polished terminal behavior, WordPress Playground interactions, and UI details throughout the app.
September 10, 2024
1.1.0
- You can now export and import full WordPress sites with a single click, making it easier to move projects between machines, collaborate with teammates, or work on a production or staging site on any WordPress host.
- We also added support for Ukrainian and rolled out general UI improvements.
August 20, 2024
1.0.7
- We improved how Studio handles testing timers and reduced the risk of data corruption during simultaneous operations.
- A new message alerts users if their account doesn’t support Demo Sites, saving confusion during setup.
August 5, 2024
1.0.6
- Studio now supports Vietnamese, expanding accessibility for more developers.
- We improved the onboarding experience by fixing issues with the Settings menu and adding subtle UI polish like hover states and loading indicators.
- Users now receive a helpful reminder to restart after checking for updates.
- The “Delete site files” checkbox is now checked by default, preventing forgotten leftovers on disk.
July 22, 2024
1.0.5
- We fixed a crash that occurred when deleting sites and improved the clarity of confirmation dialogs throughout the app.
July 8, 2024
1.0.4
- Windows users can now speed up sites using a new performance modal.
- We also added the ability to change the PHP version per site, great for testing across versions, and bumped the default to PHP 8.1.
- New menu links make it easier to submit feedback, and we improved translation support and fixed race conditions during site creation.
June 17, 2024
1.0.3
- Studio is now available for Windows users.
- Plugin, theme, and core updates are now fully functional again, and we fixed update flows on Windows.
- We also introduced an application menu for Windows, improved Sentry logging, and squashed several platform-specific bugs.
- You can now delete all Demo Sites at once, and Studio will handle permalink structures without needing index.php.
May 29, 2024
1.0.2
- We made Studio feel snappier by moving key processes to separate threads and reducing layout issues on Windows and RTL languages.
- WooCommerce and font uploads work more reliably, and external resources like YouTube now resolve correctly.
- Design tweaks across onboarding, layout, and headers polished the experience across platforms.
May 16, 2024
1.0.1
- Your WordPress.com profile photo now links to your account, and Studio helps users download the right version of the app for their machine.
- We improved support for RTL languages and long translations, confirmed deletions using native OS dialogs, and resolved crashes caused by demo site status issues.
- Other improvements include a copy button for demo URLs, better keyboard navigation, smarter error handling, and more consistent drag behavior.
May 13, 2024
1.0.0
- Hello, world. Welcome to Studio, local WordPress development made simpler, faster, and more accessible for everyone.
April 29, 2024
Last updated: October 08, 2025
