In the next major release (v 5.0), WordPress will be updating their visual editor tools under the core name Gutenberg. This update is a significant change to how the current WordPress works and may affect your current WordPress installation. WordPress is making this change to maintain its relevance in the content management system marketplace and keep with current trends. Most notably, the new Gutenberg release works very well with mobile devices making using the visual editor using your mobile device much more user friendly.

The WordPress 5.0 release date has changed. It is now scheduled for release on November 27, 2018.