WordPress 6.8 Second Candidate (RC2) Released: A Sneak Peek at the New Features

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On April 1, 2025, WordPress officially released the second release candidate (Release Candidate 2, or RC2) for version 6.8. This version is open for download and developers and users are welcome to test it, theThe official version is expected towill be published inReleased April 15, 2025The

It should be specially reminded that the RC version is a test version and it is not recommended to install it directly on a formally running website, especially one that involves critical business. It is recommended to evaluate it on a test server or temporary site first.

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How to test WordPress 6.8 RC2?

WordPress officially offers four convenient ways to test:

  1. Plug-in method: Installation and activation WordPress Beta Tester PluginIf you want to use the "Bleeding edge" and "Beta/RC Only" channels, just select them.
  2. Direct Download: Download from the official link provided RC2 version zip, upload and install it to your WordPress test site.
  3. Command Line Upgrade: Use WP-CLI ToolsIf you want to upgrade, enter the following command to upgrade quickly:wp core update --version=6.8-RC2
  4. Online Playground Testing: No installation required, experience version 6.8 RC2 directly in your browser via the WordPress Playground tool (the update will be live in about 35 minutes).

What's new in WordPress 6.8?

WordPress 6.8 brings several feature improvements and optimizations, notable updates include:

  • Speculative Loading: Improved page load speed and optimized user experience.
  • bcrypt password hash algorithm: Security has been upgraded again to protect user information more efficiently.
  • Block design tools fully upgraded: New independent design tools for each block, more flexible and convenient page customization.
  • Block Type Registration Efficiency Improvement: Further optimize performance and reduce backend load.
  • Upgrade of UI components: The overall user interface has been optimized, and the backend management is smoother and friendlier.
  • Interactivity API Optimization: Developers are able to realize dynamic interactive effects on websites more efficiently.
  • Improvement of internationalization function: Language packs and translation support have been further enhanced to better meet the needs of globalization.

More technical details and specific improvements about the new version are available via the official development log and GitHub commit log.

How to get involved in WordPress development and testing?

WordPress is a fully open source project backed by a large community. Regardless of skill level, everyone can participate in contributing to help find and report issues and improve the stability and performance of WordPress.

If you find any problems during the test, you can provide feedback in the following ways:

  • In the official support forum of theAlpha/Beta regionSubmitted.
  • Developers who are familiar with issue reporting can report issues directly in the WordPress Trac Submit a detailed bug report in the

Testing is not only critical to ensuring the stability and performance of WordPress, it's also an important way for community members to contribute to the open source project.

Security Vulnerability Reporting Rewards

Between now and the final release of WordPress 6.8, report new, unpublished security vulnerabilities in theThe prize money will be doubled. Users are expected to follow responsible disclosure practices, details of which can be found in theHackerOne pagerespond in singingsecurity white paperFound in.

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