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.
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WordPress 7.0 enters the Release Candidate phase with new commit policies, delayed translations, and stability-focused milestone restrictions.
WordPress 6.9.2 faced process challenges and prompted quick follow-up releases. A retrospective outlines lessons learned, including better verification and automation.
WordPress 7.0 debuts the Client-Side Abilities API, enabling dynamic browser-based interactions and plugin automation with JavaScript.
WordPress 7.0 introduces the AI Client, enabling plugins to interact with AI models seamlessly. Learn how this new API works and what it means for developers.
WordPress Playground’s 2025 updates improve speed, plugin compatibility, and database tools, making it a vital tool for developers and educators.
WordPress Playground and GitHub integration streamline block theme development, bridging visual design and professional workflows.
The WordPress Performance Team discussed Trac tickets, pull requests, and plugin updates in their February 10, 2026, chat. Key improvements include WP_Query enhancements and Site Health upgrades.
WordPress 7.0 Beta 6 introduces 132 fixes, enhanced collaboration tools, and performance updates. Test it now before the final release on April 9, 2026.
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.
WordPress 7.0 enables custom CSS for individual block instances directly in the editor, simplifying granular styling workflows.