{"id":155223,"date":"2025-01-14T15:49:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T21:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=155223"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:05:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:05:34","slug":"2024-innovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/2024-innovations\/","title":{"rendered":"WP Engine\u2019s 2024 Innovations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The relentless drive to simplify our customers&#8217; workflows, enhance their websites, and invest in open-source tools beloved by the community\u2014such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Custom Fields<\/a> (ACF), <a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nitropack.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NitroPack<\/a>\u2014inspired a banner year for innovation at WP Engine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on our <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/wp-engine-year-in-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Year in Review<\/a>, which highlighted key upgrades and enhancements, we\u2019re excited to present this comprehensive view of the innovations and improvements we launched for our customers and the wider WordPress community in 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/smart-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Search AI<\/a>, which transforms how site owners and online retailers connect with their users, to <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/page-speed-boost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Page Speed Boost<\/a> enhancements that make websites faster than ever, 2024 saw us redefine the possibilities of what your websites can do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, our <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/transfer-wp-engine-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developer sandbox environments<\/a> and improved <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/transfer-wp-engine-environment\/\">site transfer workflows<\/a> simplified agency operations, while our <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/virtual-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conversational AI search experience<\/a> offered a glimpse into the future of website interactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s just the beginning. All of these innovations reflect our commitment to our customers, our agency partners, and WordPress users worldwide. They are embedded in the DNA of our industry-leading platform and products to help our customers and WordPress developers win online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s keep evolving, improving, and innovating together in 2025!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-lapis-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cd654b900e583c35406c4d7ac635bc3a\"><strong>WP Engine\u2019s 2024 Key Improvements &amp; Innovations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance innovations &amp; insights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">Frontend optimization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Page Speed Boost optimizations tuning<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page Speed Boost\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/page-speed-boost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30+ code-level enhancements<\/a> now further increase page speed, optimizing images, cleaning up code, and prioritizing loading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Page Speed Boost troubleshooting<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page Speed Boost has been further streamlined to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/boost-pagespeed-scores-in-minutes\/'\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optimize your code and supercharge your SEO<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">Analytics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Performance Insights &amp; Recommendations<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/introducing-performance-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">faster way to access<\/a> the frontend metrics that matter.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lighthouse scores monitoring with Page Speed Boost<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>View how Page Speed Boost is affecting your <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/google-pagespeed-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most important page speed scores<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">Platform performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Edge Full Page Cache<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deliver static content closer to users for up to <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/faster-site-speed-edge-full-page-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90% faster server response times<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Object Cache<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speed up database queries more seamlessly by <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/wp-engines-object-caching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caching and reusing repeated requests<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entri Connect for automating DNS pointing<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entri.com\/products\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Entri Connec<\/a>t to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3GrOYp0R-Hs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automate DNS pointing<\/a> for WP Engine sites with supported providers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased reliability and security&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We implemented robust security enhancements, resolved customer pain points, and upgraded hardware for faster, safer, and more reliable user experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UI &amp; accessibility improvements&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">WP Engine User Portal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Switch network workflow update<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effortlessly switch to our advanced network and receive DDoS mitigation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-factor authentication enhancements<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve strengthened the security of the WP Engine User Portal with <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/multi-factor-authentication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional identity verification methods<\/a> including authenticator apps, email codes, and Okta Verify.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copy site error handling &amp;&nbsp; status updates<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More detailed updates throughout the copy site process, ensuring transparency to keep customers informed of progress and completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated search for support and account information<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Easily locate <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support resources<\/a> and account information directly in the WP Engine User Portal&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI-powered chat support<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find what you need in seconds with our <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/virtual-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-powered support concierge<\/a>, Willa P. Engine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic Search-Replace for primary domain updates<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the hassle out of manual updates with our new auto search-replace feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Site navigation redesign<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We refined our core navigation to make the WP Engine User Portal easier and more intuitive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[Beta] Dark mode<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save energy and give your eyes a break with our new dark mode option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account dashboard, usage reporting, and invoice updates<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve enhanced the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/wp-engine-user-portal\/#Dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dashboard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/my-account-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/usage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Usage<\/a> pages in the User Portal, ensuring the most important information about your plan and website(s) is readily available. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specialized solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">AI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smart Search AI<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A natural-language search experience that understands user intent and delivers highly relevant, accurate results\u2014even for vague, misspelled, or conversational queries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversational AI search experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-powered hybrid search for both keywords and natural language.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[Beta] AI Recommendations<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance content, product pages, and more with AI-generated recommendations for your users.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[Beta] AI chatbot template<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our AI-powered vector-as-a-service technology gives you easy access to an out-of-the-box chatbot template. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">eCommerce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slow Query Monitor<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimizes performance by <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/introducing-slow-query-monitor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detecting and alerting<\/a> you to slow queries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart Search AI for eCommerce<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Delivers more accurate, <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/smart-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reliable search results<\/a>\u2014without metered pricing or a performance tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dynamic plugin loading<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/introducing-dynamic-plugin-loading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disables unnecessary plugins<\/a> on a page-by-page basis for optimized performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stripe Checkout integration<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/elevate-woocommerce-stripe-checkout-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optimizes your buyer journey<\/a> and simplifies compliance with a single solution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">Headless<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Performant Node Package Manager (pnpm) support<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Added support for fast, space-efficient disk space management.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved runtime logs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Gain an aggregated, real-time view of recent application logs generated by WordPress and Node.js environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure dynamic content freshness with incremental static regeneration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cache purge library<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Removes resources from your cache without waiting for the cache to expire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced User Interface<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In alignment with WP Engine&#8217;s UX and design standards, we refined our Headless Platform UI to boost usability and intuitiveness. <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/headless-wordpress?plan=headless-eval&amp;_gl=1*dkagnd*_ga*MTcxMjkxMTQ5MS4xNjgzMjIzNDQy*_ga_9HX6WG40N2*MTY4MzgzNzYyMy4yNC4xLjE2ODM4Mzc2MjYuMC4wLjA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out for free<\/a> for a firsthand look!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HTTP health checks<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Monitor the health of HTTP servers with ease.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Agency workflows &amp; developer tooling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">Solutions for agencies and large-scale sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All Accounts view<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See all of your client accounts in one place, at once.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bulk plugin and theme ZIP file upload<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Say goodbye to individually installing plugins and ZIP files and get back to focusing on what matters most.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developer Sandboxes<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give your devs access to a safe, secure development environment for building and testing your latest work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved account switcher<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Switch between accounts more seamlessly than ever.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved site transfer<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfer client sites faster, with more intuitive workflows and dedicated support throughout.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managed Migration Service<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;A <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/free-managed-migrations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white-glove service<\/a> for migrating client sites to our platform.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Push\/Pull functionality<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update client sites and their content faster and seamlessly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status visibility for backups<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain a clear line of sight into your backup processes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">Tooling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smart Plugin Manager visual regression testing sensitivity configuration<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/smart-plugin-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Plugin Manager<\/a> now ensures plugin and theme updates haven\u2019t caused site errors with even greater granularity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bulk plugin upload available for customers with Site Management&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install multiple plugins at once to save time and refocus efforts elsewhere.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart Plugin Manager users can change the limit of tested URLs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test more URLs for available plugin and theme updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WP Engine Site Migration plugin&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/support\/wp-engine-site-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Engine Site Migration<\/a> plugin simplifies the process of moving your local or hosted WordPress website to WP Engine or Flywheel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WP Offload SES: Enqueue Only mode and improvements for high-volume senders<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Per <a href=\"https:\/\/deliciousbrains.com\/wp-offload-ses-1-7-released\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Version 1.7<\/a>, capture or pause emails in any environment and streamline email logs to reduce database bloat for high-volume senders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open-source tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New icon picker field type<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Streamlined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/blog\/acf-6-3-0-released\/#new-icon-picker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">icon selection<\/a> for custom post types and options pages.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for WordPress Block Bindings API<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/blog\/acf-6-2-8\/#block-bindings-api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect ACF data to WordPress blocks<\/a> for dynamic attributes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple releases improving plugin security<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/blog\/acf-6-3-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enhanced permissions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/changelog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">updates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/blog\/acf-6-3-8-security-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data access<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/blog\/acf-6-3-9-security-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">XSS protections<\/a>, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACF PRO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Field validation for ACF Blocks<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ACF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/blog\/acf-6-3-0-released\/#acf-blocks-validation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">now supports<\/a> block field validation directly in the editor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Store ACF Block field data in post meta&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a custom post type with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcustomfields.com\/blog\/acf-6-3-0-released\/#acf-blocks-postmeta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">locked block template<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">Local<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a new WP Engine site from within Local<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As of Local 9.0.1 WP Engine customers can create sites directly in Local, no browser needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select and filter connected sites by individual accounts&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sites dropdown now filters by account for easier navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Database-only pushes and pulls<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Push and pull databases instantly without file dependencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual Studio Code integration<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new \u201cVS Code\u201d button opens sites in Visual Studio Code, providing users with a streamlined editing option that opens sites in new windows instead of replacing existing open VS Code windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xl-font-size\">NitroPack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Secure Cloudflare integration<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delivers <a href=\"https:\/\/nitropack.io\/blog\/post\/nitropack-cloudflare-cdn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">faster performance and enhanced 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