The first Release Candidate (“RC1”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing!
This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to evaluate RC1 on a test server and site.
WordPress 7.0 RC1 can be tested using any of the following methods:
| Plugin | Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. (Select the “Bleeding edge” channel and “Beta/RC Only” stream.) |
| Direct Download | Download the RC1 version (zip) and install it on a WordPress website. |
| Command Line | Use this WP-CLI command:wp core update --version=7.0-RC1 |
| WordPress Playground | Use the WordPress Playground instance to test the software directly in your browser. No setup required – just click and go! |
The scheduled final release date for WordPress 7.0 is April 9, 2026. The full release schedule can be found here. Your help testing Beta and RC versions is vital to making this release as stable and powerful as possible. Thank you to everyone who helps with testing!
Please continue checking the Make WordPress Core blog for 7.0-related posts in the coming weeks for more information.
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