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WordPress
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CMS & Content Latest Version: 7.0.0 Latest Release: May 20, 2026
WordPress is the world's most popular CMS, powering over 40% of all websites on the internet.
Versions
35
Latest Version
7.0.0
Active Support
1
EOL
34
Lifecycle Timeline
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Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | May 20, 2026 | Yes | No | 7.0.0 | No | Active |
| 6.9 | Dec 2, 2025 | No | May 20, 2026 | 6.9.4 | No | EOL |
| 6.8 | Apr 15, 2025 | No | Dec 2, 2025 | 6.8.5 | No | EOL |
| 6.7 | Nov 12, 2024 | No | Apr 15, 2025 | 6.7.5 | No | EOL |
| 6.6 | Jul 16, 2024 | No | Nov 12, 2024 | 6.6.5 | No | EOL |
| 6.5 | Apr 2, 2024 | No | Jul 16, 2024 | 6.5.8 | No | EOL |
| 6.4 | Nov 7, 2023 | No | Apr 2, 2024 | 6.4.8 | No | EOL |
| 6.3 | Aug 8, 2023 | No | Nov 7, 2023 | 6.3.8 | No | EOL |
| 6.2 | Mar 29, 2023 | No | Aug 8, 2023 | 6.2.9 | No | EOL |
| 6.1 | Nov 2, 2022 | No | Mar 29, 2023 | 6.1.10 | No | EOL |
| 6.0 | May 24, 2022 | No | Nov 1, 2022 | 6.0.12 | No | EOL |
| 5.9 | Jan 25, 2022 | No | May 24, 2022 | 5.9.13 | No | EOL |
| 5.8 | Jul 20, 2021 | No | Jan 25, 2022 | 5.8.13 | No | EOL |
| 5.7 | Mar 9, 2021 | No | Jul 20, 2021 | 5.7.15 | No | EOL |
| 5.6 | Dec 8, 2020 | No | Mar 9, 2021 | 5.6.17 | No | EOL |
| 5.5 | Aug 11, 2020 | No | Dec 8, 2020 | 5.5.18 | No | EOL |
| 5.4 | Mar 31, 2020 | No | Aug 11, 2020 | 5.4.19 | No | EOL |
| 5.3 | Nov 12, 2019 | No | Mar 31, 2020 | 5.3.21 | No | EOL |
| 5.2 | May 7, 2019 | No | Nov 12, 2019 | 5.2.24 | No | EOL |
| 5.1 | Feb 21, 2019 | No | May 7, 2019 | 5.1.22 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2018 | No | Feb 21, 2019 | 5.0.25 | No | EOL |
| 4.9 | Nov 16, 2017 | No | Dec 6, 2018 | 4.9.29 | No | EOL |
| 4.8 | Jun 8, 2017 | No | Nov 16, 2017 | 4.8.28 | No | EOL |
| 4.7 | Dec 6, 2016 | No | Jun 8, 2017 | 4.7.33 | No | EOL |
| 4.6 | Aug 16, 2016 | No | Dec 6, 2016 | 4.6.30 | No | EOL |
| 4.5 | Apr 12, 2016 | No | Aug 16, 2016 | 4.5.33 | No | EOL |
| 4.4 | Dec 9, 2015 | No | Apr 12, 2016 | 4.4.34 | No | EOL |
| 4.3 | Aug 18, 2015 | No | Dec 8, 2015 | 4.3.35 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Apr 23, 2015 | No | Aug 18, 2015 | 4.2.39 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | Dec 18, 2014 | No | Apr 23, 2015 | 4.1.42 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Sep 4, 2014 | No | Dec 18, 2014 | 4.0.38 | No | EOL |
| 3.9 | Apr 16, 2014 | No | Sep 4, 2014 | 3.9.40 | No | EOL |
| 3.8 | Dec 12, 2013 | No | Apr 16, 2014 | 3.8.41 | No | EOL |
| 3.7 | Oct 24, 2013 | No | Dec 12, 2013 | 3.7.41 | No | EOL |
| 3.6 | Aug 1, 2013 | No | Oct 24, 2013 | 3.6.1 | No | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of WordPress have reached end of life?
The following WordPress versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 6.9, 6.8, 6.7, 6.6, 6.5, 6.4, 6.3, 6.2 (and 26 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using WordPress 6.9?
WordPress 6.9 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of WordPress?
The latest version of WordPress is 7.0.0, released in the 7.0 release cycle.
How many versions of WordPress are currently supported?
WordPress currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 7.0.
When does WordPress 7.0 reach end of life?
WordPress 7.0 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when WordPress reaches end of life?
When a WordPress version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.