this oneWordPress 6.6It is currently in beta, meaning it is still being developed and refined. For security and stability reasons, theWe strongly recommend that you do not install, use, or test this version on a site that is officially operated or has an important mission.. Otherwise, you may encounter some unanticipated problems or errors.
However, if you really want to try out this beta or get an early taste of the new features in it, there are four ways to test Beta 2 on your local site or in a test environment:
| stick | Installation and activation in WordPress installationWordPress Beta TesterPlugin. (Select "Bleeding edge" channel and "Beta/RC Only" stream). |
| Direct Download | downloadingBeta 2 version (zip)and install it on your WordPress site. |
| command line (computing) | using thisWP-CLICommand:wp core update --version=6.6-beta2 |
| WordPress Playground | utilization6.6 Beta 2 WordPress Playground ExampleTest the software directly in your browser. This is probably the easiest method ever - no separate website, no setup. Just click and go! |
The target release date for WordPress 6.6 isJuly 16, 2024The WordPress community is urging users to help test the Beta and RC versions over the next five weeks to ensure that the final version is as stable, powerful and intuitive as it should be.
If a problem is found
If you encounter problems while testing WordPress 6.6, you can find them in the support forums of theAlpha/Beta regionShare . If submitting a reproducible bug report, you can Submit via WordPress Trac. It's also possible to submit a file based on theKnown errorsList check your questions .
Want to learn about the new features in 6.6:You can check out our previous post "What's new in WordPress 6.6?"
