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WordPress 7.1 Release Candidate 1
This version of the WordPress software is still under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended to evaluate RC1 on a test server and site.
Poland Warns of Critical WordPress Flaws That Could Let Attackers Seize Servers
The Polish government has issued a formal warning about “critical security vulnerabilities” in the widely used WordPress content-management system that could be exploited by cybercriminals and lead to a “critical incident.”
WordPress Credits’ First Student Survey Highlights Early Challenges and Retention Gap
WordPress Credits, announced at WordCamp Europe 2025, has published its first comprehensive analysis of student feedback since the program began. The analysis, published by Isotta Peira, Head of WordPress Credits at Automattic, is based on responses from 242 students collected between December 2025 and June 2026.
