WordPress users who experienced fatal errors and unwanted UI changes after updating to version 6.6 can now breathe a sigh of relief as WordPress has released version 6.6.1 to address these issues. The update fixes seven major problems, including fatal errors that caused website crashes, security plugins issuing false warnings, and unwanted UI changes that affected the overall look of websites.
One of the major issues that users faced with version 6.6 was the introduction of underlines beneath all links, which drastically changed the appearance of websites using certain page builders and themes like Divi. While some users joked about this being a fix rather than a bug, it caused significant confusion and frustration among website owners. Divi quickly issued an emergency fix for their users to apply, even though the root cause of the issue was on the WordPress side.
In addition to fixing fatal errors and unwanted UI changes, version 6.6.1 addresses other bugs that were causing inconvenience to users. These include issues with security plugins issuing false positives about possible hacker files, problems with how the admin toolbar was displayed, invalid CSS causing horizontal scrolling on web pages, and an issue in the Post Editor that caused the category chooser box to become extra long.
Overall, the WordPress 6.6.1 update aims to provide users with a smoother and more reliable experience, ensuring that websites function properly without any critical errors or unwanted changes. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to avoid encountering any of the issues that were present in version 6.6.
For more details on the WordPress 6.6.1 maintenance release, users can visit the official WordPress website. Stay informed and stay ahead of any potential issues by subscribing to our newsletter for daily search marketing news.