WordPress 5.0.3

WordPress 5.0.3

5.0.3 is a maintenance release that includes 36 bug fixes and 7 performance updates. The focus of this release was fine-tuning the new block editor, and fixing any major bugs or regressions.
Here are a few of the highlights:

• 15 block editor related bug fixes and improvements have been added to bundled themes. Make sure to update these for an improved block editing experience.
• 2 block editor related internationalization (I18N) bugs have been fixed
• Users with JavaScript disabled now see a notice when attempting to use the block editor.
• A few PHP errors in the Customizer have been fixed.
• Some issues uploading common file types, like CSVs, have been fixed.

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WordPress 5.0

On December 6 WordPress 5.0 was released. This release includes the much anticipated new block editor as the default editing experience. While some users have chosen to continue using the Classic Editor on their sites, many site owners have quickly upgraded to this latest version.

Two security and maintenance releases came out over the course of the month, with the latest update providing a huge boost to performance and stability.
The new version of WordPress comes a new default theme: Twenty Nineteen. This theme is designed to highlight how the block editor can be used.

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