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01/23/2026 09:01:32 PM (7 weeks ago)
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  • Ticket #64546

    • Property Keywords has-patch added
    • Property Focuses accessibility added
    • Property Milestone changed from Awaiting Review to 7.0

  • Ticket #64546 – Description

    initial v2  
    33As part of the WordPress 7.0 visual refresh, this ticket proposes changing the default admin color scheme from "Default" (fresh) to "Modern" for all users.
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    5 = Background =
     5== Background ==
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    77The "Default" color scheme has been the admin default since WordPress 3.8. The "Modern" color scheme was introduced more recently and better aligns with the WordPress Design System and the visual direction established by the Block Editor and Site Editor.
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    99With the visual reskin effort underway, switching to the "Modern" scheme as the default provides a more cohesive experience out of the box.
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    11 = Proposed Changes =
     11== Proposed Changes ==
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    1313 * '''Update the default for new users''': Change the fallback color scheme from {{{fresh}}} to {{{modern}}} in user creation and the color picker.
    1414 * '''Migrate existing users''': Add a database upgrade routine that migrates users currently set to {{{fresh}}} to {{{modern}}}.
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    16 = Files Affected =
     16== Files Affected ==
    1717
    1818 * {{{src/wp-includes/version.php}}} – Bump {{{$wp_db_version}}}
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    2121 * {{{src/wp-admin/includes/misc.php}}} – Change fallback in {{{admin_color_scheme_picker()}}}
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    23 = Important Consideration =
     23== Important Consideration ==
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    2525WordPress does not track whether a user explicitly selected a color scheme or inherited the default. This means users who intentionally chose "Default" will also be migrated to "Modern". These users can re-select "Default" from their profile settings if desired.
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    2727The "Default" color scheme will remain available as an option for users who prefer it.
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    29 = Testing =
     29== Testing ==
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    3131 * Verify new user accounts receive the "Modern" color scheme
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    3434 * Verify "Default" scheme remains selectable in user profile
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    36 = Related Tickets =
     36== Related Tickets ==
    3737
    3838 * #64308 – Explore a "Coat-of-Paint" Visual Reskin of the WordPress Admin for WordPress 7.0