Announcement:
WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 3
On 2nd December 2025
The third release candidate (RC3) for WordPress 6.9 is now available for testing, but should not be used on live or critical websites. Testing is important to ensure the final release is of high quality, and users are encouraged to try it on a test environment.WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 3 is now available for testing.
- This version is part of the final pre-release phase before the official launch.
- The update focuses on stability, bug fixes, and refining new features introduced in earlier release candidates.
- Developers and testers are encouraged to try this version and report any issues.
- Full details and participation instructions are available on the official WordPress 6.9 RC3 release page. (click on Read full story-below)
Release Date
The scheduled final release date for WordPress 6.9 is December 2, 2025. The full release schedule can be found here. Your help testing RC versions is vital to making this release as stable and powerful as possible.
Please continue checking the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.9-related posts in the coming weeks for more information.