following up on previous referencesWordPress 6.6 RC1cap (a poem)WordPress 6.6 RC2Same.WordPress 6.6 RC3 versionWordPress software in developmentTheDo not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on an operational or mission-critical site.It is recommended that RC3 be tested and evaluated on a test server or in a local environment.
WordPress still preserves its rigor, although WordPress 6.6 RC3 is perfect and considered ready for release. But testing continues to ensure that everything in WordPress 6.6 is optimal.
WordPress 6.6 RC3 can be tested in four ways:
stick | Installation and activation in WordPress installationWordPress Beta TesterPlugin. (Select "Bleeding edge" channel and "Beta/RC Only" stream). |
Direct Download | downloadingRC3 version (zip)and install it on your WordPress site. |
command line (computing) | using thisWP-CLICommand:wp core update --version=6.6-RC3 |
WordPress Playground | utilization6.6 RC3 WordPress Playground Example(available within 35 minutes of release readiness) Test the software directly in your browser, without a separate site or setup. |
The goal of WordPress 6.6 is toReleased next Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
What's in WordPress 6.6 RC3?
After testing by many other contributors so far, this version contains 8 bug fixes for the editor and 18 Tickets for WordPress CoreThe
In Beta 1 Announcementto review the outstanding features of WordPress 6.6. For more technical information on issues that have been resolved since RC 2, you can visit the following links:
- GitHub since July 2Submit version 6.6
- From July 2Close Tracperson held for ransom
Want to dive into the details and technical notes of this release? Check out theWordPress 6.6 Field Guide. Then, view this list: