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Was October 23, 2026 a WordPress release?

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NO

No — the newest WordPress is 7.1.3, released on October 6, 2026, 17 days ago.

Why
  • Latest release: WordPress 7.1.3 on October 6, 2026
  • October 6 also shipped security backports 6.9.10 and 5.7.20
  • Oct 23, 2026 is a Friday; core releases usually Tuesday or Thursday

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