Wordpress 3.8 Arrives named "Parker"

Here is some good news for all the WordPress users! WordPress.org has announced the release of WordPress 3.8. The new version brings along a new design, which the company is calling the “most beautiful update yet.” Those interested can download the new version from WordPress.org/Download. The file size is 6.1MB.
The new version has been named “Parker” after the American jazz saxophonist and composer Charlie Parker.

As reported by The Next Web, the new features of the version are here:

The new version has a fresh, uncluttered design that offers clarity and simplicity.

Additionally, the Open Sans typeface offers simple, friendly text, which is optimized for both desktop and mobile viewing. What's more? It’s open source like WordPress.

It comes along with refined contrast that is comfortable for viewing.

This new version has given WordPress the power of high definition at high speed. Pages load faster and it has the all new vector-based icons that can easily scale to your screen.

It comes with eight new admin color schemes.


You can survey your themes at a glance with the new refined theme management. With a click, you can add more information and use the keyboard keys to slide through themes.

The widget screen is now smoother. When viewed on big screen, multiple widget areas appear side-by-side to make use of the available space.

The Twenty Fourteen theme can turn your blog into a magazine.

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