WordPress 4.1 Released – 5 Great New Features (with Screenshots & GIFs)

WordPress 4.1 was released on December 18, 2014.

It’s a minor upgrade but includes a few gems if you use WordPress as often as I do.

Distraction-Free Writing Mode

Now you can completely focus on what matters most at the moment: content.

WordPress 4.1 - Distration Free Writing Mode

Switching the Language on the Back-End

As much as I use WordPress, this may just be the key into learning a new language this year.

WordPress 4.1 - Change Language

Recommended Plugins

I’m always on the hunt for new plugins so I’ll add this to the list of sources for discovery.

WordPress 4.1 - Recommended Plugins

Logging Out of Everywhere

If you manage your website on multiple computers, it’s now easier to log out from everywhere in one click.

Wordpress 4.1 - Log Out of All Other Sessions

Embedding Vine Videos

Along with a slew of other supported embeds, you can now embed Vine’s in your blog post.

Upgrade

If you aren’t seeing any of these nifty features, you’ll, of course, need to upgrade 🙂

More Info

For more information, view WordPress’ official release.

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