Was today a WordPress release?
NO
No — the newest WordPress is 7.1.3 from October 6; version 7.2 is still in beta until December.
Why
- Latest release: 7.1.3, a security update, on October 6, 2026
- 7.2 Beta 1 arrived October 20 for testing only
- WordPress 7.2 final is scheduled for December 8, 2026