AI 0.6.0 has been released and is available for download! “What’s new in AI Experiments…” posts (labeled with the #aiex-release tag) are posted following every AI release, showcasing new features included in each release.

We’re pleased to announce the release of AI v0.6.0, the latest update to the canonical pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. powering experimental AI-powered features in WordPress. This release builds on recent work aligning with WordPress 7.0 by introducing image editing and refinement workflows, along with continued improvements to how AI Features and Experiments are structured and surfaced throughout the plugin.

What’s new in 0.6.0?

Image Editing and Refinement Workflows

Version 0.6.0 introduces the next phase of AI-powered media workflows by expanding beyond image generation into image editing and refinement.

Users can now:

• Refine generated images through an iterative prompt-based workflow
• Edit existing images directly within the Media Library
• Apply preset editing actions, such as expanding or removing backgrounds and removing or replacing elements within an image

Together, these updates begin to establish a more complete AI-assisted image editing experience inside WordPress, allowing authors to not just generate images, but actively refine and adapt them without leaving the editor or admin.

Improvements to AI Feature Structure

This release also includes an important internal shift in how functionality is organized within the plugin.

Experiments have been refactored to be treated as a type of Feature, helping create a clearer structure for how AI capabilities are registered, surfaced, and evolved over time. This lays the groundwork for promoting more mature Experiments into stable Features in future releases.

As part of this evolution, the plugin has also been renamed from AI Experiments to simply AI, reflecting its growing role as the central place for AI-powered functionality in WordPress.

Editor and Workflow Enhancements

Several improvements have been made to the editor experience to make AI features easier to discover and use:

• The Generate Alt Text action has been moved to the Content tab for improved visibility
• UIUI UI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think ‘how are they doing that’ and less about what they are doing. labels and interactions have been refined for greater consistency
• AI abilities, such as title generation, have been standardized for more predictable behavior

These updates continue the effort to make AI features feel like a natural part of the WordPress editing experience, rather than separate or experimental add-ons. The AI plugin continues to serve as a laboratory for exploring how AI can support real publishing workflows, combining capabilities like content generation, editorial review, and media creation into a unified experience.

Stability and Developer Improvements

Version 0.6.0 also includes a number of fixes and developer-focused updates, including:

• Improved error handling in the Generate Alt Text workflow
• Refactoring of upgrade routines and migrationMigration Moving the code, database and media files for a website site from one server to another. Most typically done when changing hosting companies. handling
• Updates to plugin constants and hook naming conventions

These changes help improve reliability and make it easier for contributors and developers to extend and build on the plugin.

What’s next in 0.7.0?

Work is already underway on several features and refinements planned for v0.7.0, including:

• Onboarding flows as necessary in support of the “Try AI” callout in WordPress 7.0
• Finalize requirements to elevate an Experiment to a Feature and promote first round of features
• Refine from Notes experiment to update post content based on editorial feedback
• AI-specific dashboard widgets
• Contextual Tagging experiment that suggests post tags and categories based on post content, title, and excerptExcerpt An excerpt is the description of the blog post or page that will by default show on the blog archive page, in search results (SERPs), and on social media. With an SEO plugin, the excerpt may also be in that plugin’s metabox., helping authors apply consistent, relevant taxonomyTaxonomy A taxonomy is a way to group things together. In WordPress, some common taxonomies are category, link, tag, or post format. https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies. directly in the editor
• Meta Description experiment that integrates with several SEO plugins
• Content Provenance tracking for text and images via C2PA
• Updating AI Experiments admin screens to utilize DataViews and DataForms

Several early prototype experiments are also being explored, including type-ahead suggestions, content moderation assistance, extended provider support, AI request logging, and tools like the AI Playground and deeper MCP integration. These concepts are still exploratory, but they help test how AI could support real workflows across WordPress. We encourage users and developers to review and test these ideas and share feedback so the most valuable experiments can mature and land in upcoming releases like 0.7.0.

Thanks to contributors!

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this release, including:

@dkotter, @jeffpaul, @justlevine, @juanfra, @gziolo, @mamaduka, @raftaar1191, and others involved in review, testing, and 174 commits between 0.5.0 and 0.6.0.

Your help and feedback are what make these experiments possible.

Get involved

As always, we welcome feedback, testing, and contributions from the community. Whether you are interested in editor UXUX UX is an acronym for User Experience - the way the user uses the UI. Think ‘what they are doing’ and less about how they do it., APIs, accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), performance, or AI ethics and policy, there are many ways to participate.

You can explore the v0.6.0 release today, review open issues and pull requests, and help shape what comes next.

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