Title: Version 4.8
Author: Akira Tachibana
Published: November 18, 2018

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# Version 4.8

## In this article

 * [Highlights](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#highlights)
    - [Exciting Widget Updates](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#exciting-widget-updates)
    - [Link Boundaries](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#link-boundaries)
    - [Nearby WordPress Events](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#nearby-wordpress-events)
    - [The Finer Points](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#the-finer-points)
    - [For Developers](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#for-developers)
 * [What’s New](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#whats-new)
    - [General](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#general)
    - [Posts](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#posts)
    - [Media](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#media)
    - [Comments](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#comments)
    - [Appearance](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#appearance)
    - [Users](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#users)
    - [Install Process](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#install-process)
    - [Multisite](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#multisite)
    - [Accessibility](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#accessibility)
 * [Under The Hood](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#under-the-hood)
    - [General](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#general-2)
    - [Images](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#images)
    - [Embeds](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#embeds)
    - [Script Loader](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#script-loader)
    - [JavaScript](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#javascript)
    - [Bug Fixes](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#bug-fixes)
    - [Multisite](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#multisite-2)
    - [Classes](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#classes)
    - [Functions](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#functions)
    - [Actions & Filters](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#actions-filters)
    - [External Libraries](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#external-libraries)
    - [Miscellaneous](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#miscellaneous)

[ Back to top](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#wp--skip-link--target)

On June 8, 2017, WordPress [Version 4.8](https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md),
named for jazz pianist and composer William John “Bill” Evans, was released to the
public. For more information on this enhancement and bug-fix release, read the [WordPress Blog](https://wordpress.org/news/2017/06/evans/),
and see the [Changelog for 4.8](https://codex.wordpress.org/Changelog/4.8).

For [Version 4.8](https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md),
the database version (**db_version** in **wp_options**) changed to 38590, and the
[Trac](https://core.trac.wordpress.org) revision was 40888.

 * [View Closed Tickets](https://trac.wordpress.org/query?status=closed&milestone=4.8)

## 󠀁[Highlights](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#highlights)󠁿

### 󠀁[Exciting Widget Updates](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#exciting-widget-updates)󠁿

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**Image Widget**

 Adding an image to a widget is now a simple task that is achievable for any WordPress
user without needing to know code. Simply insert your image right within the widget
settings. Try adding something like a headshot or a photo of your latest weekend
adventure — and see it appear automatically.

**Video Widget**

 A welcome video is a great way to humanize the branding of your website. You can
now add any video from the Media Library to a sidebar on your site with the new 
Video widget. Use this to showcase a welcome video to introduce visitors to your
site or promote your latest and greatest content.

**Audio Widget**

 Are you a podcaster, musician, or avid blogger? Adding a widget with your audio
file has never been easier. Upload your audio file to the Media Library, go to the
widget settings, select your file, and you’re ready for listeners. This would be
a easy way to add a more personal welcome message, too!

**Rich Text Widget**

 This feature deserves a parade down the center of town! Rich-text editing capabilities
are now native for Text widgets. Add a widget anywhere and format away. Create lists,
add emphasis, and quickly and easily insert links. Have fun with your newfound formatting
powers, and watch what you can accomplish in a short amount of time.

### 󠀁[Link Boundaries](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#link-boundaries)󠁿

[[

Have you ever tried updating a link, or the text around a link, and found you can’t
seem to edit it correctly? When you edit the text after the link, your new text 
also ends up linked. Or you edit the text in the link, but your text ends up outside
of it. This can be frustrating! With link boundaries, a great new feature, the process
is streamlined and your links will work well. You’ll be happier. We promise.

### 󠀁[Nearby WordPress Events](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#nearby-wordpress-events)󠁿

[[

Did you know that WordPress has a thriving offline community with groups meeting
regularly in more than 400 cities around the world? WordPress now draws your attention
to the events that help you continue improving your WordPress skills, meet friends,
and, of course, publish!

This is quickly becoming one of our favorite features. While you are in the dashboard(
because you’re running updates and writing posts, right?) all upcoming WordCamps
and official WordPress Meetups — local to you — will be displayed.

Being part of the community can help you improve your WordPress skills and network
with people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. Now you can easily find your local events
just by logging in to your dashboard and looking at the new Events and News dashboard
widget.

### 󠀁[The Finer Points](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#the-finer-points)󠁿

### 󠀁[For Developers](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#for-developers)󠁿

#### 󠀁[More Accessible Admin Panel Headings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#more-accessible-admin-panel-headings)󠁿

New CSS rules mean extraneous content (like “Add New” links) no longer need to be
included in admin-area headings. These panel headings improve the experience for
people using assistive technologies.

#### 󠀁[Removal of Core Support for WMV and WMA Files](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#removal-of-core-support-for-wmv-and-wma-files)󠁿

As fewer and fewer browsers support Silverlight, file formats which require the 
presence of the Silverlight plugin are being removed from core support. Files will
still display as a download link, but will no longer be embedded automatically.

#### 󠀁[Multisite Updates](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#multisite-updates)󠁿

New capabilities have been introduced to 4.8 with an eye towards removing calls 
to

is_super_admin(). Additionally, new hooks and tweaks to more granularly control 
site and user counts per network have been added.

#### 󠀁[Text-Editor JavaScript API](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#text-editor-javascript-api)󠁿

With the addition of TinyMCE to the text widget in 4.8 comes a new JavaScript API
for instantiating the editor after page load. This can be used to add an editor 
instance to any text area, and customize it with buttons and functions. Great for
plugin authors!

#### 󠀁[Media Widgets API](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#media-widgets-api)󠁿

The introduction of a new base media widget REST API schema to 4.8 opens up possibilities
for even more media widgets (like galleries or playlists) in the future. The three
new media widgets are powered by a shared base class that covers most of the interactions
with the media modal. That class also makes it easier to create new media widgets
and paves the way for more to come.

#### 󠀁[Customizer Width Variable](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#customizer-width-variable)󠁿

Rejoice! New responsive breakpoints have been added to the customizer sidebar to
make it wider on high-resolution screens. Customizer controls should use percentage-
based widths instead of pixels.

## 󠀁[What’s New](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#whats-new)󠁿

### 󠀁[General](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#general)󠁿

### 󠀁[Posts](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#posts)󠁿

### 󠀁[Media](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#media)󠁿

### 󠀁[Comments](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#comments)󠁿

### 󠀁[Appearance](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#appearance)󠁿

### 󠀁[Users](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#users)󠁿

### 󠀁[Install Process](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#install-process)󠁿

### 󠀁[Multisite](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#multisite)󠁿

### 󠀁[Accessibility](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#accessibility)󠁿

## 󠀁[Under The Hood](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#under-the-hood)󠁿

### 󠀁[General](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#general-2)󠁿

Roughly [225](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=closed&type=defect+(bug)&milestone=4.8&col=id&col=summary&col=milestone&col=status&col=type&col=owner&col=priority&order=priority)
bugs, [109](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=closed&type=enhancement&milestone=4.8&col=id&col=summary&col=milestone&col=status&col=type&col=owner&col=priority&order=priority)
enhancements, [1](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=closed&type=feature+request&milestone=4.8&col=id&col=summary&col=milestone&col=status&col=type&col=owner&col=priority&order=priority)
feature request, and [21](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=closed&type=task+(blessed)&milestone=4.8&col=id&col=summary&col=milestone&col=status&col=type&col=owner&col=priority&order=priority)
blessed tasks have been [marked as closed in WordPress 4.8](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=closed&milestone=4.8&group=component&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=type&col=priority&col=component&col=version&order=priority).
Some additional ones to highlight include:

 * REST API: `orderby` normalization ([#38693](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38693))
 * REST API: Add `supports` object to `/types` response ([#39033](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39033))
 * New filter to disable auto-focus on the login screen ([#40301](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40301))
 * Screencast.com was added as an oEmbed provider ([#38367](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38367))
 * HHVM removed from the test matrix on Travis ([#40548](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40548))
 * Bundled Themes now support the new media and updated text widgets ([#40745](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40745))
 * Popular plugins feed has been removed from the dashboard ([#40702](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40702))
 * Support added for Bosnian locale (`bs_BA`) in `remove_accents()` ([#39658](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39658))
 * Easily enqueue `WP_Editor` JavaScript files using the new `wp_enqueue_editor()`(
   [#35760](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/35760))

### 󠀁[Images](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#images)󠁿

### 󠀁[Embeds](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#embeds)󠁿

### 󠀁[Script Loader](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#script-loader)󠁿

### 󠀁[JavaScript](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#javascript)󠁿

### 󠀁[Bug Fixes](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#bug-fixes)󠁿

### 󠀁[Multisite](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#multisite-2)󠁿

### 󠀁[Classes](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#classes)󠁿

#### 󠀁[What’s New](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#whats-new-2)󠁿

#### 󠀁[Deprecated](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#deprecated)󠁿

### 󠀁[Functions](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#functions)󠁿

#### 󠀁[What’s New](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#whats-new-3)󠁿

#### 󠀁[Deprecated](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#deprecated-2)󠁿

### 󠀁[Actions & Filters](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#actions-filters)󠁿

#### 󠀁[New Action Hooks](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#new-action-hooks)󠁿

 * `deleted_blog` ([#25584](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/25584))
 * `print_default_editor_scripts` ([#35760](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/35760))

#### 󠀁[New Filter Hooks](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#new-filter-hooks)󠁿

 * `file_mod_allowed replaces disallow_file_mods` ([#38673](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/38673))
 * `minimum_site_name_length` ([#39676](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39676))
 * `nav_menu_submenu_css_class` ([#36163](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/36163))
 * `page_menu_link_attributes` ([#40359](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40359))
 * `post_date_column_status` ([#39545](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39545))
 * `signup_site_meta` ([#39223](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39223))
 * `signup_user_meta` ([#39223](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39223))
 * `wp_doing_cron` ([#39591](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39591))
 * `widget_text_content` ([#40772](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40772))
 * `rest_oembed_ttl` ([#40450](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40450))
 * `widget_{$this->id_base}_instance` ([#32417](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/32417))

#### 󠀁[Modified Filter Hooks](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#modified-filter-hooks)󠁿

 * `widget_text_content` ([#40772](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40772))
 * `{$type}_template` ([#39525](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39525))
 * `display_media_states` ([#39628](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39628))
 * `media_library_show_audio_playlist` ([#31071](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/31071))
 * `media_library_show_video_playlist` ([#31071](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/31071))
 * `rest_pre_insert_comment` ([#39578](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/39578))
 * `wp_is_large_network` ([#40489](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40489))

#### 󠀁[Deprecated](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#deprecated-3)󠁿

### 󠀁[External Libraries](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#external-libraries)󠁿

 * TinyMCE was updated from version **4.5.6** to version **4.6.2** (see: [#40859](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40859))
 * Twemoji was updated from version **2.2.2** to version **2.3.0** (see: [#40858](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40858))
 * zxcvbn was updated from version **1.0** to version **4.4.1** (see: [#31647](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/31647))

### 󠀁[Miscellaneous](https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-4-8/?output_format=md#miscellaneous)󠁿

See also: other [WordPress Versions](https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Versions)

First published

November 18, 2018

Last updated