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Tag: 3.8.41
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 3.8.41 - End of Support Notification Update This release updates the update notification system to clearly indicate that WordPress 3.8 has reached end of support. Users running this version ...
Highlights:
- Updated the update notification system to clearly indicate WordPress 3.8 has reached end of support
- Modified messaging to explicitly inform users they need to update to a newer WordPress version
- Improved security communication to help users understand the importance of running supported WordPress versions
Tag: 3.9.40
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 3.9.40 is a security-focused maintenance release that replaces the update notification to clearly indicate that WordPress 3.9 has reached end of support. Users running this version are now e...
Highlights:
- Updated notification system to clearly indicate WordPress 3.9 has reached end of support
- Improved messaging to inform users they need to upgrade to continue receiving security updates
- Enhanced user awareness about the security implications of running an outdated WordPress version
Tag: 4.0.38
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 4.0.38 is a security-focused maintenance release that replaces the update notification to clearly indicate that WordPress 4.0 has reached end of support. Users running WordPress 4.0 are now ...
Highlights:
- Updated notification system to clearly indicate WordPress 4.0 has reached end of support
- Improved messaging to guide users toward upgrading to a supported WordPress version
- Enhanced security awareness for users on outdated installations
Tag: 6.1.1
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 6.1.1 is a maintenance release that addresses several performance improvements and bug fixes. This update focuses on enhancing frontend performance, fixing issues with category templates, im...
Highlights:
- Performance improvements for both block and classic themes
- Fixed category-specific templates that were appearing as not found
- Improved query caching and handling in WP_Query
- +2 more...
Tag: 6.1.0
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 6.1 "Misha" introduces significant improvements to the block editor, site editing capabilities, and performance optimizations. This release enhances the design tools with fluid typography, e...
Highlights:
- Fluid Typography: Automatically adjusts font sizes based on screen width for better responsive design
- Enhanced Style Engine: Improved block styling with more consistent CSS output
- Template Creation Improvements: Better template management in the site editor
- +2 more...
Tag: 3.9.39
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 3.9.39 is a minor maintenance release that addresses security vulnerabilities in the WordPress 3.9 branch. This update is part of WordPress's ongoing security maintenance for legacy versions...
Highlights:
- Security fixes for WordPress 3.9.x branch
- Continued maintenance for legacy WordPress installations
- Backward compatibility with WordPress 3.9.x
Tag: 5.5.11
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 5.5.11 is a security and maintenance release that introduces support status indicators for future use, includes multiple security fixes, and updates several core packages. This release focus...
Highlights:
- Introduction of strings to indicate security support status for future WordPress versions
- Multiple security fixes across various WordPress components
- Improved validation and sanitization in REST API endpoints
- +2 more...
Tag: 3.7.40
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 3.7.40 Security Release This maintenance release includes several important security fixes and introduces new strings to indicate security support status for WordPress versions. The update f...
Highlights:
- Introduction of strings to indicate security support status for WordPress versions
- Multiple security enhancements across various WordPress components
- Improved KSES filtering applied to post-by-email content, trackbacks, and comments
- +2 more...
Tag: 3.8.40
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 3.8.40 Security Release This maintenance release includes several important security fixes that address vulnerabilities in WordPress 3.8. The update focuses primarily on hardening security a...
Highlights:
- Multiple security fixes for content filtering using KSES
- Improved email handling security
- Added support status notification strings for future releases
- +2 more...
Tag: 3.9.38
Released 3 years ago
WordPress 3.9.38 Security Release This maintenance release includes several important security fixes that address vulnerabilities in WordPress 3.9. The update focuses primarily on hardening security a...
Highlights:
- Multiple security fixes for content processing and validation
- Introduction of strings to indicate security support status for future releases
- Improved email handling security
- +1 more...