Jetpack 11.8 beta is available now and the download link is available here.
Jetpack 11.8 will be deployed to VIP on Thursday, February 9, 2023*. The upgrade is expected to be performed at 17:00 UTC (1:00PM ET).
*This deployment date and time are subject to change if issues are discovered during testing of the Jetpack release.
A full list of changes is available in the commit log.
What is being added or changed?
Enhancements
- Form block: add styling of input fields.
Improved Compatibility
- General: migrated to new Web Fonts API from Gutenberg.
- Revue block: add a direct link to the WordPress.com subscriber import page.
Bug fixes
- Slideshow: fix slideshow loading excessive dependencies on every page view.
- Masterbar: avoid PHP fatal on WoA sites due to a bad filter return.
- Twitter Timeline shortcode: remove jQuery dependency for non-admin pages, and add it for admin pages.
What do I need to do?
We recommend the below:
- Installing the release on your non-production sites using these instructions.
- Running through the testing flows outlined in the Jetpack Testing Guide.
As you’re testing, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- Check your browser’s JavaScript console and see if there are any errors reported by Jetpack there.
- Use “Query Monitor” to help make PHP notices and warnings more noticeable and report anything you see.
Questions?
If you have any questions, related to this release, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist.
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