WordPress 2.1 Release Candidate 1

After several rounds of beta releases, Release Candidate 1 of WordPress 2.1 is available. Download it here.

What’s New In Version 2.1

  • Much more efficient database code, faster than previous versions
  • Autosave
  • Tabbed editor
  • Lossless XML import and export for moving between WordPress blogs
  • WYSIWYG spellchecker
  • Search engine blocker for private blogs
  • You can set any “page” to be the front page of your site, and put the latest posts somewhere else
  • Links can now have sub-categories
  • Redesigned login screen
  • More AJAX to make custom fields, moderation, deletions, etc all instant
  • Pages can now be drafts, or private
  • Minor admin redesign
  • Upload manager
  • Faster dashboard

WordPress 2.1 also includes over 550 bug fixes. You can give feedback on RC1 via the Testers Mailing List or the Beta Forum.

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