--- title: "December 2025 Updates: Stitch AI Optimizer, Figma, Google and WordPress Updates & More!" url: https://uichemy.com/blog/december-2025-updates/ date: 2026-01-13 modified: 2026-04-14 author: "Sagar Patel" description: "This month, we focused on making AI-generated designs actually usable for real WordPress projects, not just good-looking files. Stitch AI Optimizer (Google Stitch × UiChemy) Google Stitch changed how designs..." categories: - "Blog" - "Product Announcements" image: https://uichemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/December-2025-Updates-1024x536.jpeg word_count: 985 --- # December 2025 Updates: Stitch AI Optimizer, Figma, Google and WordPress Updates & More! ## Key Takeaways - Stitch AI Optimizer integrates Google Stitch with UiChemy to convert designs into proper Auto Layout for Elementor and Bricks. - UiChemy compresses images into formats like PNG, JPEG, AVIF, and WEBP during export, ensuring lighter files without extra steps. - Figma Make Optimizer is in alpha with 60u201370% design conversion accuracy, improving as Figma Make evolves. - Expanded Global Styles for Bricks will include additional class-level settings like borders and drop shadows for consistent styling. This month, we focused on making AI-generated designs actually usable for real WordPress projects, not just good-looking files. **Stitch AI Optimizer (Google Stitch × UiChemy)** ![AI website design; UiChemy enhances WordPress pages with intelligent automation.](https://uichemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Google-Stitch-AI.jpg) Google Stitch changed how designs are generated with AI, and UiChemy now makes those designs practical to build with. We’ve added a **Google Stitch Optimizer** inside the *Convert to Auto Layout* flow. **It automatically:** - Removes unnecessary frames - Converts layouts into proper Auto Layout - Prepares a clean 960px box-width structure ready for Elementor and Bricks **Once optimized, your work is simple:** - Check alignment - Update content or images if needed - Export directly to WordPress From Google AI design to a live WordPress page, faster, cleaner, and built for real projects. We’ve also rolled out security enhancements behind the scenes to keep things more stable and reliable as you work. For all the changes,** **[**Check out the complete changelog here.**](https://roadmap.uichemy.com/updates) ## 📈 — What’s Next at UiChemy? We’re already working on the next set of improvements to make design conversion even smoother and more future-ready. - **Figma Make Optimizer (Alpha Coming Soon)**** **We’re actively working on support for **Figma Make**. An early alpha version is on the way, with around **60–70% design conversion accuracy** to start. As Figma Make continues to improve its output, we’ll keep refining UiChemy alongside it for better results over time. - **Expanded Global Styles for Bricks**** **Bricks users can expect more control soon. We’re adding support for additional class-level settings like **borders, gaps, radius, and drop shadows**, making it easier to maintain consistent styling across your site. - **Elementor v4 (Atomic) Compatibility** Elementor’s Atomic / v4 architecture is coming, and we’re getting UiChemy ready for it. Our workflows are being prepared to stay compatible, so your exports remain clean, stable, and future-proof. ## 🔥— Feature Spotlight **Image Compression** ![](https://uichemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Image-Compression-1024x576.jpeg) UiChemy compresses images into modern formats like PNG, JPEG, AVIF, and WEBP, with adjustable quality settings, so your files stay light, uploads stay smooth, and WordPress stays fast. No extra steps. No separate tools. No extra cost. Just lighter images during export. ## 🎥 — New Video **Two easy ways to turn your ideas into websites, fast and without coding.** ![](https://uichemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Introducing-One-Click-Relume-Optimizer-Image-Compression-1024x771.jpeg) ## 📰 — Figma & Tech Bytes - [**Turn ChatGPT conversations into Figma Slides and Buzz assets:**](https://www.figma.com/release-notes/?title=turn-your-chatgpt-brainstorms-into-figma-slides-presentations-and-figma-buzz-assets)** **ChatGPT users can now generate presentations, social posts, ads, posters, and more directly in Figma Slides and Figma Buzz. The Figma app is available on all ChatGPT plans, with EU support coming soon. - Figma rolled out several updates, including the option to disable templates in Buzz, Figma for Government with enterprise-level capabilities in a compliant environment, new image editing tools in Design and Draw, metadata improvements for Make and Sites, and visibility into AI credit usage and more.….[***Read about all the updates here***](https://www.figma.com/release-notes/)*.* - [**Elementor 3.34 Developer Update**](https://developers.elementor.com/elementor-3-34-developers-update/) focuses on advancing Editor V4 with atomic design principles, introducing Nested Tabs, Entrance Interactions, and core system improvements for better styling consistency, layout control, accessibility, and performance. Editor V4 features remain experimental as it’s still in Alpha. - **[Google has begun rolling out a new feature that allows users](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/26/google-gmail-change-email-address-without-new-account-india-hindi-support.html) **to change their Gmail address while keeping their existing data and services. The update appears first on Google’s Hindi support pages, indicating an initial rollout in India or Hindi-speaking regions. - **[Google has released its Year in Search 2025 report](https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-reveals-the-top-searches-of-2025/563738/), **highlighting the actors, movies, athletes, games, recipes, and travel destinations that drew the most interest throughout the year. - WordPress has opened a feedback call for the **[6.9 release](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/12/19/wordpress-6-9-release-retrospective/).** The community is invited to share thoughts on the release cycle, process, and team via a short form (open until January 15, 2026). All feedback will be anonymized and used to improve future WordPress releases. - **[Gutenberg 22.3 introduces](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/12/17/gutenberg-22-3-december-17/) **a new Fonts page for easier typography management, improved image editing with persistent crop and zoom, and a responsive Grid block for creating layouts across devices, along with several bug fixes and enhancements. - **[Google has filed a DMCA lawsuit against SerpApi](https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-files-dmca-suit-targeting-serpapis-serp-scraping/563847/),** alleging the company bypassed protections designed to prevent automated scraping of Google Search results and licensed content. - **[WordPress 6.9 “Gene”](https://wordpress.org/news/2025/12/gene/) **has been released as the second major update of the year, introducing new features such as Notes, the Abilities API, an option to hide blocks, and several other improvements. - [**AI as a WordPress Fundamental:**](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/12/04/ai-as-a-wordpress-fundamental/) Jason Adams outlines a vision where AI becomes a core part of WordPress, similar to the database itself. With AI integrated into hosting plans and supported by tools like the WP AI Client and Abilities API, developers can easily build features such as auto-generated alt text, images, and intelligent workflows. - [**What’s new in Gutenberg 22.2**](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/12/03/whats-new-in-gutenberg-22-2-dec3/): This update introduces video embeds for the Cover block, improves the Breadcrumbs block, and adds new styling options for the Math block, along with several other enhancements and bug fixes. - [**WordPress to return to three major releases in 2026**](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11/26/core-committers-check-in-november-2025/): Core committers shared plans to move back to three major WordPress releases in 2026, with the first expected around March or April. The roadmap includes features deferred from 6.9, such as template activation, the Tabs block, and client-side abilities for the Abilities API. - [**WordPress AI Team announces**](https://wp-content.co/wordpress-ai-team-release-ai-experiments-plugin/) first public release of AI Experiments plugin: The WordPress AI Team has launched version 0.1.0 of the AI Experiments plugin, marking the first public step in testing AI-powered features before they are considered for WordPress core. This plugin is part of the AI Building Blocks for WordPress initiative introduced earlier this year. ## 💡— Figma Tips, Tricks & Tools #### Tool of the Month [**Whimsical**](https://whimsical.com/boards) If you love planning before designing, this one’s for you. Create clean wireframes, mind maps, and flows in minutes, a great way to organize your ideas before moving to Figma. [![](https://store.posimyth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/whimsical-1-1024x576.jpeg)](https://whimsical.com/boards) #### Tip of the Month **Use Figma Components for Repeatable Patterns **Want to save time and avoid unnecessary tweaks? Turn repeating elements into components. It keeps your UI clean, helps you make global updates in one click, and makes your whole file easier to manage, especially as your design grows. ## 🗣️— From the Community #### Amazing plugin for designers *Uichemy is amazing for figma designers* [](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-figma-to-wordpress-tool-ever-made/)*[~ @shaurya928471*](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/amazing-plugin-for-designers/) * * **Subscribe our Newsletter, get Monthly & Weekly Product updates, News and more….✉️** ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What is the Google Stitch Optimizer in UiChemy?** A: The Google Stitch Optimizer is a feature that streamlines the conversion of AI-generated designs into usable WordPress layouts. It removes unnecessary frames, converts layouts into Auto Layout, and prepares a clean 960px box-width structure for Elementor and Bricks. This optimization simplifies the process, allowing users to check alignment and update content before exporting directly to WordPress. **Q: How does UiChemy handle image compression during export?** A: UiChemy compresses images into modern formats like PNG, JPEG, AVIF, and WEBP with adjustable quality settings. This ensures that files remain lightweight, which helps maintain fast uploads and overall performance on WordPress. By integrating this feature, users avoid the need for separate tools or additional costs while exporting. **Q: Can I use UiChemy with Figma Make?** A: UiChemy is actively working on support for Figma Make, with an early alpha version expected to achieve around 60u201370% design conversion accuracy. As Figma Make improves, UiChemy will refine its capabilities to enhance conversion results. This means users can look forward to better integration in the future. **Q: What are the upcoming features for Bricks users in UiChemy?** A: Bricks users can anticipate expanded global styles in UiChemy, which will include additional class-level settings such as borders, gaps, radius, and drop shadows. These enhancements will facilitate more consistent styling across sites, making it easier for designers to maintain their desired aesthetic. **Q: How does UiChemy ensure compatibility with Elementor v4?** A: UiChemy is preparing for Elementor's Atomic/v4 architecture by adjusting its workflows to maintain compatibility. This ensures that exports remain clean, stable, and future-proof, allowing users to take advantage of the latest features in Elementor without worrying about integration issues.