WordPress 6.3 RC3 is ready for download and testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This version of the WordPress software is under development.<\/strong> Please do not install, run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites.<\/strong> Instead, you should evaluate RC3 on a test server and site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The WordPress 6.3 release is scheduled for August 8, 2023\u2014just one week away. Now is your last opportunity to test it before the general release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a deeper look into this release, read this overview of the 6.3 release cycle<\/a>, check the Make WordPress Core blog<\/a> for 6.3-related posts<\/a>, review new features in WordPress 6.3<\/a>, or watch a recorded demo<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the RC2 release on July 25, 2023, there have been approximately 14 issues resolved in Github<\/a> and Trac<\/a>. To prepare for 6.3 general availability, RC3 also addresses several bugs<\/a> and adds fixes for retrieving templates (#4940<\/a>) and resolving child theme issues (#53138<\/a>). Thank you for testing, WordPressers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Developers and extenders should review the comprehensive WordPress 6.3 Field Guide<\/a> for detailed technical notes regarding new features and improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress is open source software made possible by the community of people collaborating on and contributing to its development. The resources below outline a variety of ways you can help, regardless of your technical expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can test WordPress 6.3 RC3 in three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Testing for issues is a critical part of developing any software, and it\u2019s a meaningful way for anyone to contribute\u2014whether you have experience or not. While testing the upgrade process is essential, trying out new features is too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The monetary reward for reporting new, unreleased security vulnerabilities is doubled between the Beta 1 release and the final release candidate (RC). Please follow responsible disclosure practices as detailed in the project\u2019s security practices and policies outlined on the HackerOne page<\/a> and in the security white paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you build themes or plugins? Your products play an integral role in extending the functionality and value of WordPress for users of all types worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is your final opportunity to test your latest versions against RC3. You will want to continue your testing and update the \u201cTested up to\u201d<\/em> version in your plugin\u2019s readme file to 6.3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find compatibility problems, please post detailed information to the support forums<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you speak a language other than English? \u00bfEspa\u00f1ol? Fran\u00e7ais? Portugu\u00eas? \u0420\u0443\u0441\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439? \u65e5\u672c? 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Ways to contribute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Download RC3 for testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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wp core update --version=6.3-RC3<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nKeep WordPress bug-free\u2014help with testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Search for vulnerabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Update your theme or plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Help translate WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Release the haiku<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A monumental release
Then onto six-four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n