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Better Block Editor (BBE) · Version history

Better Block Editor (BBE) changelog and version history

Latest version
1.8.1
Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago)
Releases
18
since 2025
In the last year
15
about one every 19 days
Tested up to
WordPress 7.1.4
PHP 7.4 or later

Releases each year

  • 20254 releases
  • 202614 releases

202614 releases

  1. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.8.1Latest

    • Responsive indication fixed.

  2. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.8.0

    • WordPress 7.1 compatibility update

  3. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.7.0

    • Animation on Scroll now works in AJAX loops.

  4. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.6.0

    • Added responsive column count controls to the Grid block.
    • Added default Animation settings to the BBE Settings screen.
    • Improved Animation on Scroll triggering by adjusting the root margin.
    • Improved block ID generation based on hash.
    • Unified BBE block names and added a visual distinguishing mark to their icons.
    • Fixed Animation on Scroll preview.
    • Fixed a responsiveness issue in the Cover block.
    • Fixed the “Palette Generator” button appearing in interfaces where it should not.

  5. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.5.1

    • Fixed incorrect alignment of the Spacing control.
    • Resolved responsiveness issues in the Post Template block.

  6. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.5.0

    • Added compatibility with WordPress 7.0.
    • Reworked the Responsive Settings panel for Group / Row / Stack / Grid blocks to include full Dimensions panel capabilities.
    • Added Responsive Settings with Dimensions to the Cover block.

  7. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.4.2

    • Minor page loading performance improvements.
    • Fixed an issue where the toolbar was hidden for animated elements.

  8. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.4.1

    • Fixed a fatal error caused by a rare combination of plugins.

  9. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.4.0

    • Improved Better Block Editor settings interface.
    • Added option to remove Site Templates link from admin menu.

  10. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.3.0

    • Added accessibility enhancements for SVG Icon block.
    • Added shadow support for SVG Icon block.
    • Fixed an issue where margin and padding in the SVG Icon block were applied incorrectly.
    • Prevented fatal errors caused by broken settings.

  11. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.2.2

    • Fixed an issue with responsive visibility for the Group block (props to @frdmsun)

  12. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.2.1

    • Removed hidden reference elements (div.wpbbe-ref-anchor) from the editor.
    • Added an option to stretch all form fields in Better Contact Form 7 block.
    • Fixed an issue where Better Contact Form 7 block lost font size control data in specific use cases.
    • Resolved a problem where buttons in Better Contact Form 7 block did not inherit font family from their parent container.
    • Corrected placeholder text color rendering in Better Contact Form 7 block fields under certain conditions.

  13. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.2.0

    • Added integration with Contact Form 7 via the “Better Contact Form 7” block.

  14. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.1.0

    • Added Text Style settings for Heading, Paragraph, Post Title, and Post Excerpt blocks.
    • Forced the editor into API v3 (iframe) mode for enhanced stability and compatibility.
    • Fixed minor layout issues caused by the Welcome Guide.
    • Resolved a compatibility issue with Contact Form 7 block.
    • Removed duplicate Display Settings panel in the Navigation block.

20254 releases

  1. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.0.1.2

    • Fix Site Templates page.

  2. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.0.1.1

    • Fix progress indicator for Partial Import.

  3. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.0.1

    • Improved Palette Generator (one-click customization tool).
    • Added progress indicator for Partial Import.
    • Cleaned up unnecessary files.
    • Minor under-the-hood tweaks.

  4. Better Block Editor (BBE) 1.0.0

    • Initial public release.

Questions about Better Block Editor (BBE)’s releases

What is the latest version of Better Block Editor (BBE)?

1.8.1, released on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago). It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4 and needs PHP 7.4 or later.

How often is Better Block Editor (BBE) updated?

15 releases in the last year, about one every 19 days. Its first release on WordPress.org dates from October 2025.

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Release dates come from the day each version’s folder was made in Better Block Editor (BBE)’s WordPress.org SVN repository; the notes from its readme’s changelog, as its authors wrote it.