Roadmap to 7.2

WordPress 7.2 is set to be released in early December 2026. Notes leads the way with the ability to add suggestions and emoji reactions, offering more direct and interactive collaboration. Dedicated security efforts revolve around a “sudo mode” that gates sensitive actions behind re-authentication, a Secrets API that offers a first-class way to store credentials safely, and a round of hardening for Application Passwords. Styling becomes more robust and predictable, with the ability to style form elements in Global Styles, expanded responsive styling and custom state support, and individual blocks that properly reflect global settings. Additions to the block library