WordPress News & Coverage
The WordPress Core team’s May 13 dev chat will focus on WordPress 7.0’s final release preparations, including deferring real-time collaboration and discussing Gutenberg 23.1 updates.
The WordPress Core team will hold a Developers Chat on May 6, 2026, focusing on WordPress 7.0 RC3, hosting partner RTC testing, and a proposal to auto-generate block editor documentation.
The WordPress Core team prepares for the WordPress 7.0 release with an April 29 dev chat focused on release candidates, the new Presence API, and community-driven ticket prioritization.
WordPress 7.0 release is scheduled for May 20, 2026, with an updated series of beta and release candidate parties to ensure stability and performance.
The WordPress 7.0 release remains paused as the core team focuses on Real Time Collaboration testing, while the community refines contributor workflows and mentorship efforts.
WordPress 6.9.4 is available now, addressing critical security fixes missed in previous updates. Update your sites immediately.
WordPress 6.9.2 addresses critical security vulnerabilities. Site operators must update immediately to protect against potential exploits.
WordPress 6.9 'Gene' debuts, introducing AI capabilities, updated blocks, and modernized standards for developers.
