Bug-fix maintenance release scheduled for July 9
v7.0.1
Since WordPress 7.0 was released, contributors have kept a close eye on incoming reports to the WordPress.org Support Forums, Trac, and the Gutenberg repository on GitHub. The volume and severity of tickets mean that the maintenance release should be prepared phlegmatically.
This release will be co-led by @cbravobernal, @estelaris, @masteradhoc, and @jorbin.
Schedule
Date/Time
Event
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 15:00 UTC
Bug Scrub
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 15:00 UTC
Bug Scrub
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 20:00 UTC
Bug Scrub. WordPress 7.0.2 Milestone will be opened, and some tickets may be punted.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 UTC
Bug Scrub
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at TBA UTC
WordPress 7.0.1 RC1
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 15:00 UTC
Bug Scrub.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
WordPress 6.9.1 General Release
Specific times for RC and General release will be announced in the 7.0 Release Leads room and will be based on availability of individuals helping with the release.
Targeted Fixes
WordPress 7.0.1 is intended as a bug-fix only maintenance release. Tickets will be included provided they are issues introduced during the 7.0 cycle or intentionally deferred at the end of the 7.0 cycle. You can follow trac report 4 or the 7.0.x editor tasks board for proposed fixes.
One issues already has a hotfix available in plugin form if you are facing them on your site.
Get Involved with 7.0.1
Bug Scrubs will happen in the #core room during the times posted above. Each of the open tickets is going to require development work along with testing and review. You can also run your own scrubs to help ensure that all of the correct tickets are fixed in this release. Additionally, some locales have strings in 7.0 in need of translation.
General coordination for the release will happen in the #7-0-release-leads channel and decisions around code for the release will be made in the #core room.
Props to @cbravobernal @masteradhoc @estelaris for assistance with this post and @jeffpaul @annezazu @4thhubbard for assistance in assembly the squad.
Fetched June 18, 2026
