WordPress 4.0 named “Benny” got released and it is available for Download, it should show under available updates on your WordPress dashboard. We have just updated Indexwp to version 4.0 and it was smooth.

This version is named “Benny” in honor of jazz and swing musician Benny Goodman, We have already written an article about the expected features in WordPress 4.0 when it was released under Beta

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WordPress 4.0 primarily focused on your content and making your experience much better while creating and editing your content for your blog.

Much Better Media Management

Just go to your media tab on WordPress dashboard after updating your site to version 4.0, you will get a pleasant surprise. Yes, the media management page is much better and easier to handle your media files.

It gives you a great feel to see all the uploaded image in a single glance, just scroll down the page and select if you want to re-use any old file.

Content Writing Experience

Now, the visual editor of your WordPress site can understand your need, it supports you to make your writing experience much better. The toolbar of your writing pan will be fixed as you scroll down the page while writing longer articles.

Just check the image below which is taken while writing this article, the content goes up providing you more space to write while the toolbar is still there to help you write your article effectively.

Improved Embed Functionality

Gone are the days when you had to grab the embed code for placing any YouTube video in your WordPress post. WordPress 4.0 makes it real fun for you, just copy the link of the video and place it in the visual editor and watch what happens.

Another good news is the expansion of services in terms of default support of videos. Now, you can embed videos from CollegeHumor, playlists from YouTube, and talks from TED

Language Selection

Language selection is one of the major and very important update in WordPress 4.0. Now it is really easy for the non-English speaking users to use WordPress effectively.

WordPress 4.0 makes it very easy to change the language of any WordPress setup with click of a button.

Improved Plugin Install Page

Did you check the plugin installation page after updating to WordPress 4.0, it is much better now. The search options and the presentation of plugins in the plugin search page is superb now.

So, update your site right way and enjoy these amazing new features and have a pleasant blogging experience in WordPress