{"id":11719,"date":"2026-02-20T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/?p=11719"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:40:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:40:49","slug":"help-test-wordpress-7-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/2026\/02\/20\/help-test-wordpress-7-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Test WordPress 7.0"},"content":{"rendered":"

WordPress 7.0 \u2014 the first major releaseMajor Release<\/span> A set of releases or versions having the same major version number may be collectively referred to as \u201cX.Y\u201d -- for example version 5.2.x to refer to versions 5.2, 5.2.1, and all other versions in the 5.2. (five dot two dot) branch of that software. Major Releases often are the introduction of new major features and functionality.<\/span><\/span><\/span> of 2026 \u2014 is coming fast. The official release will launch April 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the launch of BetaBeta<\/span> A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process.<\/span><\/span><\/span> 1, it\u2019s time to start testing everything. That\u2019s the best way to make sure this WordPress is stable, reliable, and easy to use for users across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early testing is critical.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It finds bugs, usability issues, and compatibility concerns while there\u2019s still time to address them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then at launch, you\u2019ll find your testing might have led to an improvement you can see and feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Got a few minutes? A few hours? Every bit of testing makes a big difference \u2014 possibly, the difference between a new feature landing in 7.0 or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay informed!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The WordPress 7.0<\/strong> release schedule<\/a> page has everything <\/strong>you need to know about the latest pre-release builds and milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For real-time updates, you can follow discussions and find collaboration opportunities in the #core-test<\/code><\/strong> and #core<\/code><\/strong> channels in the Making WordPress SlackSlack<\/span> Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https:\/\/slack.com\/<\/a>. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/chat\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>. You might want to join both channels!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you are more than welcome at every upcoming release party, testing session, and test scrub<\/strong> throughout the release cycle and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know you\u2019re already a hero? Anything you do \u2014 even just reading this post \u2014 helps shape WordPress 7.0 into the strongest, most polished release ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And with the new features coming in 7.0, you\u2019ll help make it a blockbuster release for the entire community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n