WordPress 6.5 Release Candidate 4

The latest release candidate (RC4) of WordPress 6.5 is ready! 

This release candidate complements the existing WordPress 6.5 release cycle. It allows more time for testing to ensure that every feature and improvement is at its best. 

The goals of the WordPress 6.5 update are toApril 2, 2024. Understanding6.5 Release cyclefor an overview and to seeMake WordPress Core Blogconsultations with6.5 Related Postsfor more detailed information. If you are looking for a more detailed technical description of new features and improvements, theWordPress 6.5 Field GuidePerfect for you.

What to expect from WordPress 6.5 RC4

There has been a lot of useful feedback about one of the standout features of this release: the font library. This has led toSome additional improvements are neededto ensure that as many sites as possible can benefit from this anticipated new feature. 

This version also includes 6 bug fixes for the editor and10+ Tickets for WordPress Core. For more technical information on the issues that have been addressed since RC3, you can visit the following links: 

• GitHub commits to 6.5 
• closedTracticket (for theater, cinema etc)

How to Test

This version of the WordPress software is under development.TheDo not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites.Instead, it is recommended that you evaluate RC4 on test servers and sites.

While the Release Candidate is considered ready for release, testing is still vital to ensure that everything in WordPress 6.5 is at its best.

You can test WordPress 6.5 RC4 in four ways:

Through some extra time
Test, Sink, Repeat and Refresh
WordPress will really shine!