WordPress 6.8 will be the first major releaseMajor Release A set of releases or versions having the same major version number may be collectively referred to as “X.Y” -- for example version 5.2.x to refer to versions 5.2, 5.2.1, and all other versions in the 5.2. (five dot two dot) branch of that software. Major Releases often are the introduction of new major features and functionality. this year. The BetaBeta A 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 version of this release cycle was published earlier today. With this, we’re inviting security researchers to help us make WordPress 6.8 as secure as possible!
As is our tradition, between the release of WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 and the final Release CandidateRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge. (RCRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge.), we are offering double bounties for valid security vulnerabilities found in the new code. WordPress 6.8 Beta 1 contains over 370 enhancements and 520 bug fixes – more details are in the release post and testing guidelines for key features are here.
Full schedule of the 6.8 release cycle is here, with Release Candidate 3 set to be released on April 8.
Think you have found a security issue? Please reach out via HackerOne and we will take a look.