đź“… Release Date: March 19, 2024
🔧 Under Development: WordPress 6.5 is still in development, so please do not install, run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, evaluate RC3 on a test server and site.
How to Test WordPress 6.5 RC3
- Plugin Install: Activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. Select the “Bleeding edge” channel and “Beta/RC Only” stream.
- Direct Download: Download the RC3 version (zip) and install it on a WordPress website.
- Command Line: Use the following WP-CLI command:
wp core update --version=6.5-RC3. - WordPress Playground: Use the 6.5 RC3 WordPress Playground instance (available within 35 minutes after the release) to test the software directly in your browser without setting up a separate site.
What’s New in WordPress 6.5 RC3?
Thanks to contributors, this release includes:
- 10+ bug fixes for the Editor.
- Around 15 tickets for WordPress Core.
For more technical details, check out:
- GitHub commits for 6.5
- Closed Trac tickets
How You Can Contribute
- Test, Test, Test: Help ensure WordPress is performant and stable by testing features in 6.5. Follow this detailed guide to get started.
- Report Issues: If you encounter any issues, report them in the Alpha/Beta area of the support forums or directly on WordPress Trac.
- Stay Involved: Follow testing initiatives in Make Core and join the #core-test channel on Making WordPress Slack.
Remember, your feedback helps make WordPress better! 🚀