Blog – WP Cloud

WordPress Version Channels: Introducing alpha and Updating beta Timing

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Aug 10, 2026

WP Cloud now offers separate alpha and beta channels for testing WordPress beta and release candidate (RC) builds. After the WordPress project publishes a beta or RC on WordPress.org, WP Cloud makes it available on the alpha channel shortly afterward. The beta channel now receives the release 24–48 hours after its publication. The beta channel’s…

WordPress 7.0.3

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Aug 6, 2026

WordPress 7.0.3, a security release addressing several security issues, was deployed to the WP Cloud platform shortly after the core release today. This update has been applied to both the previous and latest WordPress version tracks. Since we are in the middle of a beta/RC cycle for WordPress 7.1, the alpha and beta track on…

WordPress 7.0.2

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Jul 17, 2026

WordPress 7.0.2, a security release addressing one critical and one high-severity security issue, was deployed to the WP Cloud platform shortly after the core release today. This update has been applied to both the previous and latest WordPress version tracks. Since we are in the middle of a beta/RC cycle for WordPress 7.1, the beta…

WP Cloud-Powered Hosts Earn Top Tier Recognition in Every Pricing Category

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Jul 7, 2026

The 2026 WordPress Hosting Performance Benchmarks are in: the WordPress hosts backed by WP Cloud infrastructure earned Top Tier recognition across every pricing tier they entered. The benchmarks, run independently by Review Signal’s Kevin Ohashi, covered by The Repository, span six tiers of WordPress and WooCommerce hosting. Each tier is evaluated across uncached load testing…

WordPress 7.0 Released on WP Cloud

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May 20, 2026

WordPress 7.0 “Armstrong” was deployed to the WP Cloud platform shortly after the core release today. Highlights and features are available in the release documentation. All sites set to “latest” are running WordPress 7.0. The “previous” pin will allow sites to roll back to WordPress 6.9.4 for the next 30 days if needed. Stay informed…

Preparing for the Removal of PHP 8.2

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May 14, 2026

PHP 8.2 will be removed from WP Cloud on December 15, 2026. WP Cloud follows the PHP project’s supported-versions life cycle. Each release branch is supported for two years from its initial stable release, plus an additional two years for critical security fixes only. Each year, WP Cloud hosts should work with their customers to…

WordPress 6.9 Released on WP Cloud

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Dec 2, 2025

WordPress 6.9 “Gene” was deployed to the WP Cloud platform shortly after the core release today. Highlights and features are available in the release documentation. All sites set to “latest” are running WordPress 6.9. The “previous” pin will allow sites to roll back to WordPress 6.8.3 for the next 40 days if needed. Stay informed…

Important PHP Updates: 8.5 Now Available, 8.4 Becoming Default, 8.1 Removal Reminder

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Nov 21, 2025

WP Cloud follows the PHP project’s supported-versions life cycle. Each release branch is supported for two years from its initial stable release, plus an additional two years for critical security fixes only. Note that for PHP versions >8.1, WP Cloud has adopted a modified schedule. Each year, hosts should work with their customers to upgrade…

End-of-Year 2025 Deploy Freezes

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Oct 27, 2025

The WP Cloud platform will hold deploys on the following schedule to facilitate smooth operations for our eCommerce and news sites. We do this to provide increased platform stability for our clients’ publishers and stores on specific high-traffic event days. This schedule may be altered and/or amended for security and breaking events as needed. U.S.…

phpMyAdmin 5.2.3

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Oct 9, 2025

phpMyAdmin, accessible via the site-phpmyadmin endpoint, has been updated to 5.2.3.