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WordPress Core

WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 2: Key Features and Testing Insights

WordPress 7.0 RC2 is available for testing, introducing features like Real-Time Collaboration and Pattern Editing. Final release is set for April 9, 2026.

Mar 29, 2026 · 5 min read
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WordPress Core

WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate Phase, Pt. 2

WordPress 7.0 enters its second Release Candidate phase, introducing stricter backporting policies and finalizing the hard string freeze for translation readiness.

Mar 29, 2026 · 5 min read
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Industry

WordPress 7.0 RC1 Ships Despite Core Committer Concerns Over Release Readiness

WordPress 7.0 RC1 introduces AI Connectors and RTC fixes, but core committers question readiness after a rushed release process.

Mar 29, 2026 · 5 min read
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WordPress Core

WordPress 7.0 Enters Release Candidate Phase: Key Updates and Policies

WordPress 7.0 enters the Release Candidate phase with new commit policies, delayed translations, and stability-focused milestone restrictions.

Mar 25, 2026 · 5 min read
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WordPress Core

WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 1 Brings AI Connectors and Real-Time Collaboration

WordPress 7.0 RC1 introduces Real-Time Collaboration and AI Connectors, paving the way for its April 9 final release. Test now to ensure compatibility.

Mar 25, 2026 · 5 min read
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Industry

WordPress 7.0 RC1 Delayed to March 24 Over Core Feature Concerns

WordPress 7.0 RC1 is delayed until March 24 due to real-time collaboration and media processing concerns. The final release remains set for April 9.

Mar 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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WordPress Core

WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 1 Delayed to March 24th

WordPress 7.0 RC1 has been delayed to March 24th due to concerns about Real Time Collaboration, Client-side Media optimization, and package size.

Mar 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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