--- title: "April 2024 Monthly Updates: Major Rework on the Way, Ajax Loading Patterns, WordPress Redesign & More" url: https://nexterwp.com/blog/april-2024-monthly-updates/ date: 2025-02-14 modified: 2026-04-14 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "We're in the process of reworking and improving Nexter Blocks for better ease of use, better integrated system with Theme Builder, & 1000+ Templates. Get ready for a new dashboard, optimized block settings,..." image: https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/April-2024-Monthly-Updates-1024x536.jpg word_count: 585 --- # April 2024 Monthly Updates: Major Rework on the Way, Ajax Loading Patterns, WordPress Redesign & More ## Key Takeaways - Nexter Blocks is being reworked for better ease of use, a better integrated system with Theme Builder, and 1000+ Templates. - Nexter Blocks adds a new dashboard and optimized block settings as part of the ongoing revamp. - Smart Ajax loading is added to the pattern and loads on click or viewport. - Smart Ajax loading adds 0 requests until the user interacts with content. We're in the process of **reworking and improving Nexter Blocks **for better ease of use, better integrated system with Theme Builder, & 1000+ Templates. Get ready for a** new dashboard, optimized block settings, and enhanced performance** that's easier and faster than ever before. Above that, we're adding **smart Ajax loading to our pattern**, which will potential make the performance blazing fast, which will load on click or viewport. This practically add 0 requests until the user interacts with content. Amazing isn't it? ![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ajax-mega-menu.gif) Our goal is to give you more flexibility and improve your experience. Stay tuned for our next email, where we'll give you a sneak peek at the ongoing revamp. ## 📖 — Latest Reads  - [5 Best Anti-Spam Plugins for WordPress [Bot Protection]](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-anti-spam-plugins-for-wordpress/) - [5 Best WordPress Backup Plugins [Protect Data]](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-wordpress-backup-plugin/) - [21+ Best WordPress Widget Plugins [No Coding Required]](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-wordpress-widget-plugins/) - [How to Make a WordPress Site Private [Restrict Access]](https://nexterwp.com/blog/make-a-wordpress-site-private/) ## 📹 — Video Tutorials  - [How to Add Animated SVG Icons in WordPress for FREE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m43HqUgeccU) - [How to Add FREE Breadcrumbs Bar on Page for SEO in WordPress](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Yop2ghGts) - [Best FREE Video Player for WordPress (Self Host, YouTube, Vimeo)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh7oyoVmvqY) - [How to Add MP3 Audio Player in WordPress (With Playlist)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKKCA19hXtI) ## 🗞️ — WordPress & Tech Bytes - WordPress has**[ introduced Studio by WordPress.com](https://wordpress.com/blog/2024/04/24/studio/)**, a free solution for developing WordPress websites locally. It's now available for Mac users, with the Windows version coming soon. - Hostinger has made its largest server investment to date by** [purchasing 800 servers from Dell Technologies and AMD.](https://www.hostinger.com/blog/record-server-investment) **This investment aims to bolster the hosting infrastructure. - WordPress is set to introduce a **[Duplicate Content feature, ](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/pull/60637)**enabling users to easily duplicate posts and pages content without the need for additional plugins. - In October 2023, WooCommerce.com transitioned to the Woo.com domain. However, due to a significant drop in Google traffic, they are reversing this change and**[ reverting back to the WooCommerce.com domain](https://woocommerce.com/posts/woo-back-to-woocommerce-com/).** Product sellers in the Woo/WooCommerce niche should update their information accordingly. - The rollout of **[Google's March 2024 core update has been completed.](https://searchengineland.com/google-march-2024-core-update-rollout-is-now-complete-438713)** - **[OpenAI launches Instant-Use ChatGPT](https://www.searchenginejournal.com/openai-announces-instant-use-chatgpt-no-login-required/512715/), **enabling users to access ChatGPT without the need for signing up or logging in. - The next [**maintenance release of WordPress 6.5.3**](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/04/15/wordpress-6-5-3-an-upcoming-maintenance-release/) is scheduled for May 7th, 2024. - **[New updates in Gutenberg 18.1](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/04/10/whats-new-in-gutenberg-18-1-10-april/)** bring background image support to the Site Editor and enhanced data views. - **[Google discontinues the "Notes on Search"](https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-unplugs-notes-on-search-experiment/513751/)** experiment, prompting little surprise from the search community as the Google Notes Search Labs feature comes to an end. - The release date for WordPress 6.6 has been confirmed for July 16, 2024. A **[call for volunteers is now open,](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/03/29/wordpress-6-6-planning-proposal-call-for-volunteers/)** seeking leads in documentation, design, core, marketing, and other areas. - **[WordPress.org undergoes a revamp](http://wordpress.org/)** with the introduction of a new homepage design. Nick Diego discusses the goals behind the redesign. - **[Google Ads announces the retirement of customizers](https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-ads-to-retire-customizers-for-text-ads/513930/)** for text ads, encouraging marketers to transition to responsive search ads as Google discontinues support for ad customizers. - **[Meta integrates Google and Bing search results into its AI assistant](https://www.searchenginejournal.com/meta-integrates-google-bing-search-results-into-ai-assistant/514291/)** powered by the latest Llama 3 model, providing real-time results from both search engines. - The **[Gutenberg 18.2 update](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/04/24/whats-new-in-gutenberg-18-2-24-april/)** brings improvements such as better pattern overrides, template previews accessible to all users, and additional enhancements. ## 🗣️— Word of the Month #### Awesome Nexter Blocks *I’m currently using Qi Blocks on my projects and their support and development cycle awful. When I started to search for an alternative, I found Nexter Blocks. It has more useful feature, more friendly pricing and they’re releasing new features very often. If you’re looking an Gutenberg editor, you can clearly choose Nexter Blocks. I wish they switch to new WordPress Site Editor but it’s ok for now.* *~ @betterwithagency* **Subscribe our Newsletter, get Monthly & Weekly Product updates, News and more....✉️**