The release of version 3.7 of WordPress, named “Basie” in honour of Count Basie, features some of the most important architectural updates made to date. Here are the big ones:
Updates While You Sleep
With WordPress 3.7, you don’t have to lift a finger to apply maintenance and security updates. Most sites are now able to automatically apply these updates in the background. The update process also has been made even more reliable and secure, with dozens of new checks and safeguards.
Stronger Password Recommendations
Your password is your site’s first line of defense. It’s best to create passwords that are complex, long and unique. To that end, the password meter has been updated in WordPress 3.7 to recognise common mistakes that can weaken your password: dates, names, keyboard patterns (123456789) and even pop culture references.
Better Global Support
Localised versions of WordPress will receive faster and more complete translations. WordPress 3.7 adds support for automatically installing the right language files and keeping them up to date, a blessing for the many millions who use WordPress in a language other than English.
