Hey folks! Let’s chat about the latest scoop with WordPress 6.5. So, the launch train hit a bit of a snag and is taking a minor detour. Why? Well, there was a bit of a tiff about a shiny new feature and, long story short, it’s pushed back the release date.

Alright, so here’s the dirt: WordPress was rolling out this cool Font Library feature that’s all about keeping things kosher with GDPR – you know, the privacy stuff. This feature lets you buddy up with Google Fonts to download fonts directly to your site. No more calling out to Google’s servers, which means visitor IP addresses stay private. A big win for privacy fans!

But, here’s the snag. The fonts were supposed to chill in a new spot, /wp-content/fonts/. Turns out, not all file systems were cool with this, leading to some buggy behavior. The initial fix? Pushing sites with issues to use a plugin called Fonts to Uploads to keep the party going with WordPress 6.5.

Well, that idea didn’t fly. The WordPress crowd was up in arms because it kinda broke the golden rule of WordPress: it should just work right out of the box. No fuss, no muss.

The feedback was loud and clear. Folks were saying it was a big no-no that strayed from what WordPress is all about. It wasn’t fitting the whole “easy to use” vibe, and honestly, it felt like shipping out a half-baked feature.

So, what’s the fix? Fonts are now kicking it in a friendlier spot, /wp-content/uploads/fonts/. This tweak meant pushing back the release to make sure everyone can use this nifty Font Library without having to jump through extra hoops.

Of course, there were a couple of side-eyes about putting fonts in the uploads directory, but hey, no solution’s perfect, right?

Bottom line: WordPress 6.5 is now hitting the stage on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. A bit of a hiccup, sure, but it looks like the team’s working hard to keep the platform easy and accessible for everyone. Stay tuned!