Preparation for the WordPress 7.1 release is underway.
This post shares the release process, including the timeline and how you can help.
Release Timeline Overview 7.1 RC4 was released on August 17, 2026 at 15:00 UTC,
immediately followed by the Dry Run. An extended code freeze is now in effect and will remain in place until the General Release. The final release party is planned for August 19, 2026 at 19:45 UTC in the #core Slack channel. Extended Code Freeze
A mandatory code freeze will be in effect from August 17, 2026 at 14:00 UTC through the
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