RC1, the first release candidate of WordPress 6.8, has been officially released. This release marks the end of the development phase and the beginning of a full testing and optimization phase. The new version is scheduled to go live on April 15, 2025.

WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate RC3 is now available. This release is in development and users are encouraged to test it in a test environment and provide feedback. Learn how to test, contribute, and update plugins and themes to ensure compatibility.

WordPress 6.8 officially released, focusing on improving the editor experience, block functionality, classic theme style support and site performance and security, new Speculative Loading and bcrypt encryption, recommended that users upgrade as soon as possible to experience a more modern site building process.

WordPress 6.8 Beta 3 is now available for testing, bringing several editor optimizations and bug fixes, including mobile save panel display, template background improvements, and more. It is recommended to experience the new features in the test environment and provide feedback.