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On May 20, 2026, WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” was released to the public. For more information on this release, read the WordPress 7.0 announcement.
For Version 7.0, the database version (db_version in wp_options) was TBC and Trac revision is TBC.
A full list of tickets included in 7.0 can be found on Trac.
Installation/Update Information
To download WordPress 7.0, update automatically from the Dashboard > Updates menu in your site’s admin area or visit the release archive.
For step-by-step instructions on installing and updating WordPress:
If you are new to WordPress, we recommend that you begin with the following:
- New To WordPress – Where to Start
- First Steps with WordPress (Classic Editor) or First Steps with WordPress (Block Editor)
- Upgrading WordPress Extended
Learn more about WordPress 7.0
Learn WordPress is a free resource for new and experienced WordPress users. Learn is stocked with how-to videos on using various features in WordPress, interactive workshops for exploring topics in-depth, and lesson plans for diving deep into specific areas of WordPress.
Explore the WordPress 7.0 Field Guide. Learn about the changes in this release with detailed developer notes to help you build with WordPress.
Read the WordPress 7.0 Dev Notes for information on installation, enhancements, fixed issues, release contributors, learning resources, and the list of file changes.
Visit the feature showcase for a full overview of all the new features and enhancements in WordPress 7.0.
The 7.0 release squad
Every release comes to you from a dedicated team of enthusiastic contributors who help keep things on track and moving smoothly. The team that has led 7.0 is a cross-functional group of contributors who are always ready to champion ideas, remove blockers, and resolve issues.
- Release Lead: Matias Ventura
- Release Coordination: Ahmed Kabir Chaion, Amy Kamala, Mary Hubbard
- Tech Leads: Ella van Durpe, Mukesh Panchal, Sergey Biryukov
- Triage Leads: Jb Audras, JuanMa Garrido
- Test Leads: Ankit K Gupta, Mary Baum
Changelog
Updated packages
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List of files revised
TBD