The WordPress.org team is busy getting WordPress 3.1 for self hosted sites ready to go in the next few weeks. So what’s inside?
Some of the more interesting features that could make the final release:
New front end admin toolbar
This new feature adds a similar toolbar used on WordPress.com and currently available through a 3rd party plugin to the top of your self hosted site. The admin toolbar gives you easy access to posts, pages, and other settings while viewing your published web site.
Enhanced theme search
Remember a few months ago, WordPress.com was upgraded with a slicker new theme finder? Some of these will be headed over to your self hosted WordPress site.
Simpler password reset
Instead of two emails to get your lost password fixed, it’s going to be reduced down to one.
Internal page/post linking
When inserting links on posts/pages you can now select the destination post or page through a pop up window.
There are also various admin UI updates including sortable columns, new pagination style, and enhanced user administration page. We’ve noticed the sortable columns can already be seen in WordPress.com admin sites.
Note that some of these changes may not make the final release so cross your fingers.
Here’s the full list of 3.1 updates at WordPress.org. We’ll keep you updated on the release of version 3.1.