WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 Released: New Optimizations and Bug Fixes, Beta Testing Now Open!

WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 has been officially released and you are welcome to test it! As always, this version is still under development and it is not recommended to use it in theOfficial or business-critical websiteinstall, run, or test on it. It is recommended that thetest environmentThe evaluation is done in the middle to ensure the stability and security of the website.

How to test WordPress 6.8 Beta 2?

You can test it in four ways:

1️⃣ Testing with Plugins

• Installation and activation on the WordPress website WordPress Beta Tester Plug-ins.
• option "Bleeding edge"(Frontier Edition) channel and select "Beta/RC Only" Stream to experience the Beta version.

2️⃣ Direct Download ZIP file

• Visit the official WordPress website to download Beta 2 ZIP file and install it on your WordPress site.

3️⃣ WP-CLI Command Line Update

• If you use the WP-CLI command line tool, you can run the following command to upgrade: wp core update --version=6.8-beta2

4️⃣ WordPress Playground Tryout

• pass (a bill or inspection etc) WordPress Playground Test directly in your browser, no installation or configuration required.Click on this link to enterYou can experience the new version features online.

📅 WordPress 6.8 Official Release Date

WordPress 6.8The official release is expected on April 15, 2025Release. For a complete development timeline, check out the WordPress 6.8 Development Cycle(English).

WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 Updates

Beta 2 focuses mainly onFix bugs and optimize editor, included:
✅ Since Beta 1.14 Editor Updates respond in singing 21 WordPress Core Issues FixedThe
✅ Further improving the functionality of Beta 1.Improve system stabilityThe

If you want to know the specific details of the technical update, you can visit:

• GitHub version 6.8-est (superlative suffix)New record submissions
• List of Bugs Fixed in WordPress Trac

Examples of specific fixes

1️⃣ Invalid "Dismiss" button for media upload error messages (bug)

Description of the problem: When a user tries to uploadUnsupported file types(e.g. .exe The "Dismiss" button in the error message does not work properly when the file is not in the file.
Cause analysis: The root causes of the problem are wp_admin_notice() The function internally calls the wp_kses_post()lead to onclick property is removed, disabling the button.
Restoration program: The WordPress development team has optimized wp_admin_notice() to ensure that the HTML handling of the Dismiss button to close the error message normally.

2️⃣ Calendar Widget added! get_calendar_post_type Filters (tasks)

improvement point: WordPress 6.8 in get_calendar() function has a new get_calendar_post_type filters, allowing developers more flexibility inControl the types of articles displayed in the calendarThe
sample code (computing)::

<code>add_filter('get_calendar_post_type', function($post_type) {<br> return ['post', 'custom_post_type'];<br>});<br></code>

affect (usually adversely): Make the calendar widget more than just the default post type, and can also displayCustom Article TypesThe

3️⃣ Customizer (Customizer) Plan Date/Time field alignment issue fixed (bug)

Description of the problem: in WordPress Customizer In thePlanned release timeThe alignment of the date/time input box is incorrect when the date/time input box is not aligned correctly, which affects the UI experience.
Restoration program: Optimized CSS Code, ensure that the date/time field of theBetter width and alignment, improving the interface experience.

4️⃣ wp_timezone_override_offset PHPUnit Testing Enhancements (Tasks)

improvement point: WordPress 6.8 has enhanced the wp_timezone_override_offset functions to ensure that the PHPUnit tests for differentAccuracy of time calculations in time zone settingsThe
affect (usually adversely): Enhances WordPress' time accuracy in globalized environments and avoids time errors caused by miscalculated time zones.

How can I participate in the test?

WordPress needs help from the community to ensure the final version is more stable. While testing, you can:
✅ Testing the upgrade process, to see if there are compatibility issues.
✅ Experience the new featuresTo learn more about the improvements in Beta 2, click here.
✅ Feedback BugsIf you find a problem, you can go to the following channels to submit it:

• WordPress Official Alpha/Beta Testing Forums
• If you're familiar with WordPress development, you can directly add a new version to the WordPress Trac Submit a detailed bug report.

🏆 Double the reward for submitting security vulnerabilities

surname Cong March 4, 2025 (Beta 1 release) to April 8, 2025 (final RC release)If you can find and report Security Vulnerability in WordPress 6.8 Beta VersionThe amount of the award willdoubled!
please select HackerOne on the basis of Principles of responsible disclosure Submit a vulnerability report.

If you are a WordPress user or developer, you are welcome to participate in the testing and contribute to the official release of WordPress 6.8!