WordPress 6.8 Release Day Process

Preparation for the WordPress 6.8 release is underway.

This post shares the release process, including the timeline and how you can help.

Release Timeline Overview 24-Hour Code Freeze

A mandatory 24-hour code freeze will be in effect for the 6.8 branch after the Dry Run finishes on April 14th.

What does this mean?

No source code for 6.8.0 (i.e., in the 6.8 branch) can be changed during these 24 hours.

What happens if a critical bug is reported during this period?

The release squad will meet with committers and maintainers to determine if the issue is a blocker.

If yes,