Normal for beta updates to auto install Akismet?

It’s normal and has always been that way, as Akismet and Hello Dolly are both part of the WordPress package.

The version of Akismetand Hello Dolly included are the versions available at final WordPress release, so occasionally the versions included with the package are behind, especially if you’re on the beta track.

I recommend you use this:

define( 'CORE_UPGRADE_SKIP_NEW_BUNDLED', true );

Unless you’re also testing the default themes, this will prevent the bundled plugins and themes from being uploaded ??

Hi James and Mika,

It’s normal and has always been that way, as Akismet and Hello Dolly are both part of the WordPress package.

The version of Akismetand Hello Dolly included are the versions available at final WordPress release, so occasionally the versions included with the package are behind, especially if you’re on the beta track.

I see. I always assumed Akismet was added to the stable WP version at release time. I had also checked the plugins directory in the morning and only saw Hello Dolly and no Akismet in that directory, so something didn’t seem right. But, now it’s clear that Akismet is also installed with alpha/beta/rc releases and why it’s not the latest or development version.

I recommend you use this:

define( ‘CORE_UPGRADE_SKIP_NEW_BUNDLED’, true );

I’m going to take a note about this. But actually it’s perfectly fine. I just wanted to test something and a background upgrade probably reinstalled Akismet, which I had previously temporarily removed, so there was an awkward moment.

Thanks for the information!

George

You’re welcome!