--- 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: 2026-08-17 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....✉️** ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why is Nexter Blocks being reworked in the April 2024 monthly updates?** A: The rework is aimed at making Nexter Blocks easier to use and better integrated with Theme Builder and the 1000+ Templates. That matters because the update is not just visual polish, it is about tightening the whole workflow around blocks, templates, and the builder system. The page also says a new dashboard, optimized block settings, and enhanced performance are part of the revamp. **Q: What performance changes are coming to Nexter Blocks in this update?** A: Smart Ajax loading for patterns is the main performance change mentioned here. The idea is that patterns load on click or viewport, which means 0 requests until the user interacts with content. That kind of lazy behavior can cut down unnecessary loading work early in the page lifecycle, which is why it is being framed as a speed improvement. **Q: Does smart Ajax loading change how patterns load on a page?** A: Patterns will load on click or viewport instead of loading immediately. That is a practical shift because it delays requests until there is user interaction or the pattern enters view, which can keep initial loading lighter. The page specifically says this can mean 0 requests until the user interacts with content, so it is clearly being positioned as a performance-first pattern behavior. **Q: What kind of changes are planned for the Nexter Blocks dashboard?** A: A new dashboard and optimized block settings are part of the revamp. The point of that combination is usually to make block management faster and less cluttered, especially when a suite has many blocks and templates involved. In this update, Nexter Blocks is being pushed toward a cleaner workflow rather than just adding more options. **Q: What WordPress and tech news stood out in April 2024?** A: Several items stand out: WordPress.com introduced Studio for local development on Mac, with Windows coming soon; WordPress plans a Duplicate Content feature; WordPress 6.5.3 is scheduled for May 7th, 2024; and WordPress 6.6 is confirmed for July 16, 2024. The page also notes Gutenberg 18.1 and 18.2 updates, plus Google’s March 2024 core update being completed. **Q: Which Nexter articles are worth reading if I need practical WordPress help?** A: The linked reads focus on common real-world problems: anti-spam protection, backups, widgets without coding, and making a WordPress site private. That mix suggests this monthly update is not just product news but also pointing readers toward utility content that solves everyday site issues. Useful starting points are [5 Best Anti-Spam Plugins for WordPress [Bot Protection]](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-anti-spam-plugins-for-wordpress/) and [5 Best WordPress Backup Plugins [Protect Data]](https://nexterwp.com/blog/best-wordpress-backup-plugin/).