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What happened to the WordPress 7.0 schedule?
This article originally covered the April 2026 delay. WordPress 7.0 was subsequently released on May 20, 2026. The original deadline has passed. Use the current release record and your installed versions when planning an upgrade.
Real-time collaboration did not ship in WordPress 7.0. The WordPress developer update published on May 12 explains its removal. Do not plan an editorial rollout on the assumption that upgrading to 7.0 enables simultaneous editing.
What site owners should check now
- Record the installed WordPress, PHP, theme and plugin versions. Check current security releases rather than installing an old major-release package just because it appears in this article.
- Make a recoverable backup and test a separate staging copy. Confirm who can restore it and how long recovery takes.
- Test custom blocks, editing, roles, forms, integrations and scheduled jobs. For WooCommerce, include payment sandbox flows, taxes, shipping, account access and order notifications.
- Compare important URLs, canonicals, redirects and performance before and after. A successful update screen does not prove that checkout or publishing still works.
- Agree a release window, rollback trigger and monitoring responsibility before changing production.
Where this fits in the upgrade guides
This page records the schedule change. The WordPress 7.0 rollout guide covers deployment planning. The WooCommerce readiness guide focuses on store-specific checks.
If you need help reviewing custom code and compatibility, discuss a WordPress engagement. Scope and scheduling depend on the actual site and its dependencies.
Sources and scope
Platform behavior can change. Check the documentation for the version and account you use. Recommendations in this guide do not guarantee a ranking, performance gain, compliance outcome or project result.
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