The WordPress coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. development team builds WordPress! Follow this site forย general updates, status reports, and the occasional code debate. Thereโs lots of ways to contribute:
Found a bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority.?Create a ticket in the bug tracker.
WordPress 6.9 BetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. 4 is ready for download and testing!
This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, itโs recommended to test Beta 4 on a test server and site.
WordPress 6.9 Beta 4 can be tested using any of the following methods:
PluginPluginA 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
Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. (Select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBeta/RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). Onlyโ stream.)
The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.9 is still December 2, 2025. The full release schedule can be found here. Your help testing Beta and RC versions is vital to making this release as stable and powerful as possible. Thank you to everyone who helps with testing!
The 6.9 Release Candidaterelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). is still scheduled for Tuesday, November 11th, and the final release on December 2nd is still on track. As always, a successful release depends on your confirmation during testing. So please download and test!
How to test this release
Your help testing the WordPress 6.9 Beta 4 version is key to ensuring that the final release is the best it can be. While testing the upgrade process is essential, trying out new features is equally as important. This detailed guide will walk you through testing features in WordPress 6.9.
If you encounter an issue, please report it to the Alpha/Beta area of the support forums or directly to WordPress Trac if you are comfortable writing a reproducible bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. report. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
WordPress 6.9 BetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. 1 is ready for download and testing!
This beta release is intended for testing and development only. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, use a test environment or local site to explore the new features.
How to Test WordPress 6.9 Beta 1
You can test WordPress 6.9 Beta 1 in any of the following ways:
WordPress Beta Tester PluginPluginA 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
Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. Select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBeta/RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). Onlyโ stream.
Command Line (WP-CLIWP-CLIWP-CLI is the Command Line Interface for WordPress, used to do administrative and development tasks in a programmatic way. The project page is http://wp-cli.org/https://make.wordpress.org/cli/)
Use this WP-CLI command: wp core update --version=6.9-beta1
The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.9 is December 2, 2025. The full release schedule can be found here. Your help testing Beta and RC versions is vital to making this release as stable and powerful as possible. Thank you to everyone who contributes by testing!
How important is your testing?
Testing for issues is a critical part of developing any software, and itโs a meaningful way for anyone to contributeโwhether or not you have experience.ย Details on what to test in WordPress 6.9 are here.
If you encounter an issue, please share it in the Alpha/Beta area of the support forums. If you are comfortable submitting a reproducible bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. report, you can do so via WordPress Trac. You can also check your issue against this list of known bugs.
WordPress 6.9 will include many new features that were previously only available in the GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses โblocksโ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/ plugin. Learn more about Gutenberg updates since WordPress 6.8 in the Whatโs New in Gutenberg posts for versions 20.4 & 20.5, 20.6 & 20.7,20.8 & 20.9,21,21.1,21.2, 21.3, 21.4, 21.5,21.6, 21.7, 21.8 & 21.9
Whatโs new in WordPress 6.9?
This release brings major advancements in editing, collaboration, and developer capabilities.ย
Site Editor
Expanded Template Management: Create multiple templates per slug, draft before publishing, activate or deactivate templates as needed, and retain custom templates when switching themes.
Content Creation & Editor Features
Notes: Notes can now be attached to individual blocks. This enables asynchronous collaboration and more efficient editorial workflows. This was formerly known as โBlockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. Commentsโ.
Hide Blocks on Frontend: You can hide blocks from the frontend while leaving them editable in the backendโsupporting staging, alternate design explorations, and non-destructive workflows.
New Blocks: Accordion, Terms Query, Math block and Time to Read. The โFit textโ formatting option is now available for paragraph and heading blocks, providing more flexibility for site building.
Drag and drop block experience: Instead of dragging a copy, users now move the actual block itself within the editor while rearranging content. The result is a visually enhanced and accessible editing experience for all users
Command Palette
Command Palette (Press Ctrl+K or Command+K anywhere in the dashboard to use the command palette) is available across both the Editor and the Dashboard, making navigation and actions faster and easier. Simply type in the Command Palette to search, jump to specific screens, or trigger actions directly. This also lays the groundwork for future integrations with the new Abilities APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways..
Developer & API Updates
New Abilities API: A unified registry of callable WordPress capabilities with defined inputs and outputs, built for AI integrations and developer automation.
Interactivity API Improvements: A new algorithm powers client-side navigation, enabling developers to build new user experiences that werenโt possible before and will be included in future WordPress versions, like instant search or client-side comment submissions.
DataViews & DataForm components: The release introduces support for more field types & new layouts. DataViews now offers infinite scroll for large datasets and allows for locked filters and improved multi-selection via the new DataViewsPicker.
HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers. API: These upgrades make parsing, transforming, and validating HTML safer and more efficient across blocks, site editor, and custom plugins, boosting programmatic HTML manipulation accuracy.
Block Binding API: Date block supports block bindings, image block allows binding the caption, an improved and extensibleExtensibleThis is the ability to add additional functionality to the code. Plugins extend the WordPress core software. user interface that allows custom sources in the bindings editor.
Performance
Introduced the โtemplate enhancementenhancementEnhancements are simple improvements to WordPress, such as the addition of a hook, a new feature, or an improvement to an existing feature. output bufferโ to unlock new optimization opportunities.
Block styles loaded on demand in classic themes to reduce overall CSSCSSCascading Style Sheets. used.
Support for fetchpriority on scripts and script modules.
Support for printing script modules in the footer.
Increased inlining of stylesheets to reduce render blocking.
Minification of stylesheets in coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. block themes.
Scripts and styles for hidden blocks omitted by default.
Emoji detection script converted to a script module and moved to footer.
Database query optimizations and caching.
Cron spawned at shutdown instead of init to reduce impact on TTFB.
Improvements to RSS feedRSS FeedRSS is an acronym for Real Simple Syndication which is a type of web feed which allows users to access updates to online content in a standardized, computer-readable format. This is the feed. caching.
UTF-8 processing optimizations.
Additional Notes
No new default theme in 6.9: There is no bundled theme shipping with 6.9; the focus is on enhancing the editor experience, API support and performance.
Early Preview Plugins: MCP Adapter, and PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher AI Client are launching as canonical packages and plugins alongside 6.9, but are not part of Core.
The MCP Adaptorย turns WordPress Abilities into MCP Tools that can be used by AI agents.
The PHP AI Client allows WordPress to connect to LLMS for AI powered content creation.
Just for you: a Beta 1 haiku
Beta moon arises, In its glow, we debug dreamsโ Stable stars ahead.
A mandatory 24-hour code freeze will be in effect for the 6.8 branchbranchA directory in Subversion. WordPress uses branches to store the latest development code for each major release (3.9, 4.0, etc.). Branches are then updated with code for any minor releases of that branch. Sometimes, a major version of WordPress and its minor versions are collectively referred to as a "branch", such as "the 4.0 branch". after the Dry Run finishes on April 14th.
What does this mean?
No source code for 6.8.0 (i.e., in the 6.8 branch) can be changed during these 24 hours.
What happens if a critical bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. is reported during this period?
The release squad will meet with committers and maintainers to determine if the issue is a blockerblockerA bug which is so severe that it blocks a release..
If yes, another RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). release happens, and the release process restarts (meaning the Dry Run repeats, and then the 24-hour code freeze clock restarts).
Please note: releasing a major version requires more time than releasing a betaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. or release candidaterelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta)..ย There are more steps in the process. If any last-minute issues need addressing, those issues will take more time, as well.
How You Can Help
A key part of the release process is checking that the ZIP packages work on all the available server configurations. If you have any of the less commonly used servers available for testing (IIS, in particular), that would be super helpful. Servers running older versions of PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher and MySQLMySQLMySQL is a relational database management system. A database is a structured collection of data where content, configuration and other options are stored. https://www.mysql.com/. will also need testing.
You can start this early by running the WordPress 6.8 RC4 packages, which are built using the same method as the final packages.
During the release party, you will get access to several ways to help test the release package.
Tips on What to Test
In particular, testing the following types of installs and updates would be much appreciated:
Does a new WordPress install work correctly? This includes running through the manual install process, as well as WP-CLIWP-CLIWP-CLI is the Command Line Interface for WordPress, used to do administrative and development tasks in a programmatic way. The project page is http://wp-cli.org/https://make.wordpress.org/cli/ or one-click installers.
Test upgrading from various versions.
Remove the wp-config.php file and test a fresh install.
Test single site and multisitemultisiteUsed to describe a WordPress installation with a network of multiple blogs, grouped by sites. This installation type has shared users tables, and creates separate database tables for each blog (wp_posts becomes wp_0_posts). See also network, blog, site/networknetwork(versus site, blog) (both subdirectory and subdomain) installations.
Testing the following user flows on both desktop and mobile would be great to validate each function as expected:
Publish a post, including a variety of different blocks.
Comment on the post.
Install a new pluginPluginA 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/theme, or upgrade an existing one.
Change the site language.
If youโre a plugin developer, or if there are complex plugins you depend upon, test that theyโre working correctly.
The fourth release candidaterelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). (โRC4โ) for WordPress 6.8 is ready for download and testing!
This version of the WordPress software is under development.ย Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites.ย Instead, itโs recommended that you evaluate RC4 on a test server and site.
Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone.ย While release candidates are considered ready for release, testing remains crucial to ensure that everything in WordPress 6.8 is the best it can be.
You can test WordPress 6.8 RC4 in four ways:
PluginPluginA 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
Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install.ย Select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process./RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). Onlyโ stream.
Direct Download
Download the RC4 version (zip) and install it on a WordPress website.
Command Line
Use the following WP-CLI command: wp core update --version=6.8-RC4
WordPress Playground
Use the 6.8 RC4 WordPress Playground instance (available within 35 minutes after the release is ready) to test the software directly in your browser without the need for a separate site or setup.
Get a recap of WordPress 6.8โs highlighted features in the Beta 1 announcement.ย The following updates have been addressed since RC3:
#62887 โ Editor: Restore static properties for deprecated __experimentalLinkControl.
#63248 โ Docs: Correct the type of the $return parameter in embed_handler_htmlfilterFilterFilters are one of the two types of Hooks https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks. They provide a way for functions to modify data of other functions. They are the counterpart to Actions. Unlike Actions, filters are meant to work in an isolated manner, and should never have side effects such as affecting global variables and output..
How you can contribute
WordPress is open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. software made possible by a passionate community that collaborates and contributes to its development.ย The resources below outline various ways you can help the worldโs most popular open source web platform, regardless of your technical expertise.
Get involved in testing
Testing for issues is critical to ensuring WordPress is performant and stable.ย Itโs also a meaningful way for anyone to contribute. This detailed guide will walk you through testing features in WordPress 6.8.ย For those new to testing, follow this general testing guide for more details on getting set up.
If you encounter an issue, please report it to the Alpha/Beta area of the support forums or directly to WordPress Trac if you are comfortable writing a reproducible bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. report.ย You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
For plugin and theme authors, your products play an integral role in extending the functionality and value of WordPress for all users.ย For more details on developer-related changes in 6.8, please review the WordPress 6.8 Field Guide.
Thanks for continuing to test your themes and plugins with the WordPress 6.8 beta releases.ย With RC4, youโll want to conclude your testing and update the โTested up toโ version in your pluginโs readme file to 6.8.
If you find compatibility issues, please post detailed information to the support forum.
Help translate WordPress
Do you speak a language other than English?ย ยฟEspaรฑol?ย Franรงais?ย ะ ัััะบะธะน?ย ๆฅๆฌ่ช? ย เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ?ย เคฎเคฐเคพเค เฅ?ย เฆฌเฆพเฆเฆฒเฆพ?ย เฒเฒจเณเฒจเฒก?ย You can help translate WordPress into more than 100 languages.
An RC4 haiku
RC4 steps in, One last note in six-eightโs song, Soon the last refrain.
The fifth release candidaterelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). (RC5) for WordPress 6.7 is ready for download and testing!
This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, itโs recommended that you evaluate RC5 on a test server and site.
Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone. While release candidates are considered ready for release, testing remains crucial to ensure that everything in WordPress 6.7 is the best it can be.
You can test WordPress 6.7 RC5 in four ways:
PluginPluginA 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
Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. (Select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process./RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). Onlyโ stream).
Direct Download
Download the RC5 version (zip) and install it on a WordPress website.
Command Line
Use the following WP-CLI command: wp core update --version=6.7-RC5
WordPress Playground
Use the 6.7 RC5 WordPress Playground instance (available within 35 minutes after the release is ready) to test the software directly in your browser without the need for a separate site or setup.
Get a recap of WordPress 6.7โs highlighted features in the Beta 1 announcement. For more technical information related to issues addressed since RC4, you can browse the following links:
[59383] Feeds: Avoid fatal error with emptyย blog_charsetย value.
[59381] Media: Remove dimension suffix from full size converted HEIC images.
How you can contribute
WordPress is open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. software made possible by a passionate community of people collaborating on and contributing to its development. The resources below outline various ways you can help the worldโs most popular open source web platform, regardless of your technical expertise.
Get involved in testing
Testing for issues is critical to ensuring WordPress is performant and stable. Itโs also a meaningful way for anyone to contribute. This detailed guide will walk you through testing features in WordPress 6.7. For those new to testing, follow this general testing guide for more details on getting set up.
If you encounter an issue, please report it to the Alpha/Beta area of the support forums or directly to WordPress Trac if you are comfortable writing a reproducible bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. report. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
For plugin and theme authors, your products play an integral role in extending the functionality and value of WordPress for all users.ย
Thanks for continuing to test your themes and plugins with the WordPress 6.7 beta releases. With RC5, youโll want to conclude your testing and update the โTested up toโ version in your pluginโs readme file to 6.7.
If you find compatibility issues, please post detailed information to the support forum.
The fourth release candidaterelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). (RC4) for WordPress 6.7 is ready for download and testing!
This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, itโs recommended that you evaluate RC4 on a test server and site.
Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone. While release candidates are considered ready for release, testing remains crucial to ensure that everything in WordPress 6.7 is the best it can be.
You can test WordPress 6.7 RC4 in four ways:
PluginPluginA 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
Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. (Select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process./RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). Onlyโ stream).
Direct Download
Download the RC4 version (zip) and install it on a WordPress website.
Command Line
Use the following WP-CLI command: wp core update --version=6.7-RC4
WordPress Playground
Use the 6.7 RC4 WordPress Playground instance (available within 35 minutes after the release is ready) to test the software directly in your browser without the need for a separate site or setup.
Get a recap of WordPress 6.7โs highlighted features in the Beta 1 announcement. For more technical information related to issues addressed since RC3, you can browse the following links:
WordPress is open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. software made possible by a passionate community of people collaborating on and contributing to its development. The resources below outline various ways you can help the worldโs most popular open source web platform, regardless of your technical expertise.
Get involved in testing
Testing for issues is critical to ensuring WordPress is performant and stable. Itโs also a meaningful way for anyone to contribute. This detailed guide will walk you through testing features in WordPress 6.7. For those new to testing, follow this general testing guide for more details on getting set up.
If you encounter an issue, please report it to the Alpha/Beta area of the support forums or directly to WordPress Trac if you are comfortable writing a reproducible bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. report. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
For plugin and theme authors, your products play an integral role in extending the functionality and value of WordPress for all users.ย
Thanks for continuing to test your themes and plugins with the WordPress 6.7 beta releases. With RC4, youโll want to conclude your testing and update the โTested up toโ version in your pluginโs readme file to 6.7.
If you find compatibility issues, please post detailed information to the support forum.
WordPress 6.6 RC4 is ready for download and testing!
This unplanned RC4 release does not change the general WordPress 6.6 release date, which isย scheduledย for July 16, 2024.
This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, please evaluate RC4 on a test server or a local environment.
Reaching this phase of the release cycle is a worthy achievement. While release candidates are considered ready for release, your testing is still vital to make sure everything in WordPress 6.6 is the best it can be.
You can test WordPress 6.6 RC4 in four ways:
PluginPluginA 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
Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. (Select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process./RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). Onlyโ stream).
Direct Download
Download the RC4 version (zip) and install it on a WordPress website.
Command Line
Use this WP-CLI command: wp core update --version=6.6-RC4
WordPress Playground
Use the 6.6 RC4 WordPress Playground instance (available within 35 minutes after the release is ready) to test the software directly in your browser without the need for a separate site or setup.
Please test WordPress 6.6 RC4 in one or more of these four ways.
Thanks to your testing (and many other contributorsโ up to now) this release includes two reverts for the Editor and one standard task:
Editor revert:ย https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/61654ย which reverts an Editor change for โtriggering multi-entity save panel in post with metaMetaMeta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. changesโ
This ticketticketCreated for both bug reports and feature development on the bug tracker. is for the theme bumps (a typical task in a major)ย https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/60701
Thank you to all of the contributors who tested theย BetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process./RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta).ย releases and provided feedback. Testing is a critical part of making each release strong and a great way to contribute to WordPress.
Installing RC4
This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended that you install RC4 on a test server and site.ย
You can test WordPress 6.3 RC4 in three ways:
Option 1:ย Install and activate theย WordPress Beta Testerย pluginPluginA 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-partyย (select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBeta/RC Onlyโ stream).
Option 3:ย Run the following command to upgrade viaย WP-CLIWP-CLIWP-CLI is the Command Line Interface for WordPress, used to do administrative and development tasks in a programmatic way. The project page is http://wp-cli.org/https://make.wordpress.org/cli/: wp core update --version=6.3-RC4
Plugin and Theme Developers
All plugin and theme developers are encouraged to complete testing of their respective extensions against WordPress 6.3 RC4 and update the โTested up toโย version in their readme file to 6.3 this week. If you find compatibility problems, please post detailed information to theย support forums, so these items can be investigated promptly.
Testing for issues is critical for stabilizing a release throughout its development. Testing is also a great way to contribute to WordPress. If you are new to testing, check out thisย detailed guideย that will walk you through how to get started.
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To get ready for the final release of WordPress 6.2 on March 28, 2023, an RC4 has been put together to help cover some last-minute fixes.ย
Hereโs whatโs changed since RC3:
Revert changesets [55358] and [55360], restoring the wp_insert_user() function back to its previous state, to avoid a regressionregressionA software bug that breaks or degrades something that previously worked. Regressions are often treated as critical bugs or blockers. Recent regressions may be given higher priorities. A "3.6 regression" would be a bug in 3.6 that worked as intended in 3.5. on the related wp_update_user() function (see tickets #57967 and #57394).
Thanks to everyone who has assisted with testing this release. Your feedback and help in filing bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. reports keep the WordPress experience stable, smooth, and delightful. Itโs critical work and a great way to contribute to the projectโespecially in these final moments before release day.
How to install RC4
This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended that you test RC4 on a test server and site.ย
You can test WordPress 6.2 RC4 in three ways:
Option 1: Install and activate the WordPress Beta TesterpluginPluginA 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 (select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process./RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). Onlyโ stream).
Option 3: Use the following WP-CLIWP-CLIWP-CLI is the Command Line Interface for WordPress, used to do administrative and development tasks in a programmatic way. The project page is http://wp-cli.org/https://make.wordpress.org/cli/ command:
wp core update --version=6.2-RC4
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Without your testing support, hitting important product milestones would be a much bigger challenge. Itโs also a meaningful way to contribute to the project. If youโre new to testing, or itโs been a while, this detailed guide can help you get started.ย
If you think you have run into an issue, please report it to the Alpha/Beta area in the support forums. If you are comfortable writing a reproducible bug report, you can file one on WordPress Trac. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs.
Test your plugins and themes
As you test your latest versions against RC4, make sure you update the โTested up toโ version in your pluginโs readme file to 6.2. If you find compatibility problems, please post detailed information to the support forums.
WordPress 6.2 BetaBetaA pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. 5 is ready for download and testing!
This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, itโs recommended that you test Beta 5 on a test server and site.
You can test WordPress 6.2 Beta 5 in three ways:
Option 1: Install and activate the WordPress Beta TesterpluginPluginA 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 (select the โBleeding edgebleeding edgeThe latest revision of the software, generally in development and often unstable. Also known as trunk.โ channel and โBeta/RCrelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). Onlyโ stream).
Option 3: Use the following WP-CLIWP-CLIWP-CLI is the Command Line Interface for WordPress, used to do administrative and development tasks in a programmatic way. The project page is http://wp-cli.org/https://make.wordpress.org/cli/ command:
wp core update --version=6.2-beta5
The current target for the final release is March 28, 2023, which is three weeks away. Your continued help with testing is vital to ensuring everything in this release is the best it can be.
Testing for issues is a critical part of developing any software, and itโs a great way to start contributing to WordPressโnow more than ever. This detailed guide is a great place to start if youโve never tested a beta release.
The 6.2 Release Candidaterelease candidateOne of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta)., which will now happen on Thursday, March 9, depends on your confirmation that this fix works well. So please download and test.
A haiku from the beta-five mind for 6.2
One little bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. found Beta 5 to test a fix RC 1 awaits
