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On December 12, 2008, over 200 themes were removed from the WordPress theme directory as they did not comply
with GPL License requirements. [26] [27] Today, author mentions are permitted in each theme but the official policy
does not allow for sponsorships or links to sites distributing non-GPL compatible themes. Non-GPL compliant
themes are now hosted on other theme directories.
Releases
Most WordPress releases are code named after well-known jazz musicians starting after version 1.0. [28]
Version Code
Name
Release Date Notes
0.70 27 May 2003 contained the same file structure as its predecessor, b2/cafelog. Only 0.71-gold is available for download in
the official WordPress Release Archive page.
1.2 Mingus 22 May 2004 It's notable for containing the support of Plugins. The same Plugin identification headers are still used
1.5 Strayhorn 17 February
2005
unchanged in the latest WordPress releases.
Strayhorn added a range of vital features, such as the ability to manage static pages and a template/theme
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system. It was also equipped with a new default template (code named Kubrick ) designed by Michael
Heilemann.
2.0 Duke 31 December
This version added rich editing, better administration tools, image uploading, faster posting, an improved
2005
import system, and completely overhauled the back end. WordPress 2.0 also offered various improvements
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to plugin
developers.
2.1 Ella 22 January
In addition to correcting security issues, version 2.1 featured a redesigned interface, enhanced editing tools
2007
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(including integrated spell check and auto save), and improved content management options.
2.2 Getz 16 May 2007 Version 2.2 featured widget support for templates, updated Atom feed support, and speed
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optimizations.
2.3 Dexter 24 September
Version 2.3 featured native tagging support, new taxonomy system for categories, and easy notification of
2007
updates. 2.3 also fully supports Atom 1.0 along with the publishing protocol, and included some much
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needed security
fixes.
2.5 Brecker 29 March
Developers skipped the release of version 2.4 so version 2.5 contained two releases worth of new code.
2008
WordPress 2.5 saw a complete overhaul of the administration interface and the WordPress website was also
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redesigned to match the new
style.
2.6 Tyner 15 July 2008
Tyner contained new features that made WordPress a more powerful CMS: you can now track changes to
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every post and page and easily post from wherever you are on the
web.
2.7 Coltrane 11 December
It once again saw the administration interface completely redesigned. It also introduces an automated
2008
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upgrade feature, and automatic installation of plugins from within the administration interface.
2.8 Baker 10 June 2009 Baker offered improvements in speed, and automatic installation of themes from within the administration
2.9 Carmen 19 December
2009
interface. It also introduces the CodePress editor for syntax highlighting and a redesigned widget
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interface.
Carmen offers a global undo feature, a built-in image editor, batch plugin updating, and numerous
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under-the-hood tweaks.