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Posted October 27, 2020 by Josepha. Filed under Development, Releases.WordPress 5.6 beta 2 is now available for testing!This software is still in development, so we recommend that you run this version on a test site.You can test the WordPress 5.6 beta in two ways:WordPress 5.6 is slated for release on December 8, 2020, and we need your…

For many years, WordPress enthusiasts have filled out an annual survey to share their experiences and feelings about WordPress. Interesting results from this survey have been shared in the annual State of the Word address and/or here on WordPress News. This survey helps those who build WordPress understand more about how the software is used, and…

WordPress 5.6 Beta 1 is now available for testing!This software is still in development, so we recommend that you run this version on a test site.You can test the WordPress 5.6 beta in two ways:The current target for final release is December 8, 2020. This is just seven weeks away, so your help is needed to ensure…

This month was characterized by some exciting announcements from the WordPress core team! Read on to catch up with all the WordPress news and updates from September. WordPress 5.5.1 LaunchOn September 1, the  Core team released WordPress 5.5.1. This maintenance release included several bug fixes for both core and the editor, and many other enhancements. You…

Posted September 1, 2020 by Jb Audras. Filed under Releases.WordPress 5.5.1 is now available!This maintenance release features 34 bug fixes, 5 enhancements, and 5 bug fixes for the block editor. These bugs affect WordPress version 5.5, so you’ll want to upgrade.You can download WordPress 5.5.1 directly, or visit the Dashboard → Updates screen and click Update Now. If your sites support automatic background…

August was special for WordPress lovers, as one of the most anticipated releases, WordPress 5.5, was launched. The month also saw several updates from various contributor teams, including the soft-launch of the Learn WordPress project and updates to Gutenberg. Read on to find out about the latest updates from the WordPress world.WordPress 5.5 LaunchThe team…

Posted August 11, 2020 by Matt Mullenweg. Filed under Releases.Here it is! Named “Eckstine” in honor of Billy Eckstine, this latest and greatest version of WordPress is available for download or update in your dashboard.Welcome to WordPress 5.5.In WordPress 5.5, your site gets new power in three major areas: speed, search, and security.SpeedPosts and pages feel…

Posted August 4, 2020 by Jake Spurlock. Filed under Development, Releases.The second release candidate for WordPress 5.5 is here!WordPress 5.5 is slated for release on August 11, 2020, but we need your help to get there—if you haven’t tried 5.5 yet, now is the time!You can test the WordPress 5.5 release candidate in two ways:Thank you to all of the…

July was an action-packed month for the WordPress project. The month saw a lot of updates on one of the most anticipated releases – WordPress 5.5! WordCamp US 2020 was canceled and the WordPress community team started experimenting with different formats for engaging online events, in July. Read on to catch up with all the…

The first release candidate for WordPress 5.5 is now available!This is an important milestone in the community’s progress toward the final release of WordPress 5.5. “Release Candidate” means that the new version is ready for release, but with millions of users and thousands of plugins and themes, it’s possible something was missed. WordPress 5.5 is…