WordPress 6.4 Beta 2 is now available for testing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This beta version of the WordPress software is under development<\/strong>. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended you evaluate Beta 2 on a test server and site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can test WordPress 6.4 Beta 2 in four ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The current target for the final release of WordPress 6.4 is November 7, 2023<\/strong>. Get an overview of the 6.4 release cycle<\/a>, and check the Make WordPress Core blog<\/a> for 6.4-related posts<\/a> in the coming weeks for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The WordPress 6.4 release is brought to you by an underrepresented gender release squad<\/a> to increase participation and partnership with those who identify as gender-underrepresented in the WordPress open source project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to know what’s new in WordPress 6.4?<\/strong> Read the Beta 1 announcement<\/a> and tune into Episode 63 of the WP Briefing podcast<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your help testing the WordPress 6.4 Beta 2 version is key to ensuring everything in the release is the best it can be. While testing the upgrade process is essential, trying out new features is equally important. This guide<\/a> will walk you through testing features in WordPress 6.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Font Library feature<\/a>, currently available in Gutenberg 16.7<\/a>, requires more testing and feedback to ensure it is ready for inclusion in the upcoming 6.4 release. Check out this guide for detailed test instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you encounter an issue, please report it to the Alpha\/Beta area<\/a> of the support forums or directly to WordPress Trac<\/a> if you are comfortable writing a reproducible bug report. You can also check your issue against a list of known bugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about Gutenberg updates debuting in WordPress 6.4 by reviewing prior editions of What\u2019s New in Gutenberg<\/a> posts for 16.2<\/a>, 16.3<\/a>, 16.4<\/a>, 16.5<\/a>, 16.6<\/a>, and 16.7<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Curious about testing releases in general? Follow along with the testing initiatives in Make Core<\/a> and join the #core-test channel<\/a> on Making WordPress Slack<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Between Beta 1 and the final release candidate (RC) for each new WordPress version, the monetary reward for reporting new, unreleased security vulnerabilities<\/a> is doubled. 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 WordPress 6.4 Beta 2 contains more than 50 updates since the Beta 1 release, including 18 tickets for WordPress core<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each beta cycle focuses on bug fixes; more are on the way with your help through testing. You can browse the technical details for all issues addressed since Beta 1 using these links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that some images in the Twenty Twenty-Four theme may not load correctly. A fix is in the works! 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wp core update --version=6.4-beta2<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nHow to get involved with testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vulnerability bounty doubles during Beta 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Beta 2 highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Note on Twenty Twenty-Four<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Note on pattern management improvements in non-block themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A Beta 2 haiku<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A second space to reflect
Both new and not new<\/p>\n\n\n\n