Preparation for the WordPress 7.0 release is underway. This post shares the release process, including the timeline and how you can help. Release Timeline Overview The Dry Run concluded on The 24-hour code freeze is now in effect. The release party is planned for 24-Hour Code Freeze A mandatory 24-hour code freeze will be in…

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WordPress 7.0 is preparing for its official release on May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC. The release process includes a mandatory 24-hour code freeze after the Dry Run, followed by a Release Party in the #core Slack channel. Community members can help by testing ZIP packages across various server configurations, including IIS, older PHP/MySQL versions, and different install types (single site, multisite, fresh installs, upgrades). Specific user flows to validate include publishing posts with blocks, commenting, installing plugins/themes, and changing site language.

WordPress 7.0 Release Day Process

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