The third Release Candidate (“RC3”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC3 on a test server and site. Reaching this phase of the release […]
Performance Chat Summary: 5 May 2026
The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets @spacedmonkey asked whether commits to trunk are currently allowed or if only RTC-related changes should be committed. @westonruter clarified that trunk is still frozen, except for 7.0-specific fixes that get back-ported, and testing commits. @spacedmonkey said they would hold off committing any performance-related changes […]
Get Involved With WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix
WordCamp US 2026 will take place August 16–19 in Phoenix, Arizona, and applications are now open for sponsors, speakers, and volunteers. WordCamp US is the flagship gathering for the WordPress community in North America, where contributors, builders, and users come together to share ideas and help shape what comes next for the open web. Full details are available […]
