Latest WordPress Version: 7.0.2 and Release History

Verified July 18, 2026. WordPress 7.0.2 is the current stable release. It was published on July 17, 2026 as a security release addressing one critical- and one high-severity issue. Eligible sites should update promptly after taking a backup and checking compatibility.

What is the latest WordPress version?

The latest stable version is WordPress 7.0.2. WordPress 7.1 is still pre-release software at the time of this review and should not be treated as the current production release.

You can verify the latest stable package on the official download page and check point-release details in the WordPress News release archive.

Recent major WordPress releases

WordPress 7.0 point releases

• 7.0.1 was released on July 9, 2026 as a maintenance release.
• 7.0.2 was released on July 17, 2026 as a security release.

How to check your installed version

1. Sign in to the WordPress administration area.
2. Open Dashboard → Updates.
3. Compare the installed version with the official stable release.
4. Review plugin, theme, PHP, and hosting compatibility before a major update.
5. Create a restorable database and file backup, then test important workflows after updating.

Should you run beta or release-candidate versions?

Beta and release-candidate builds are intended for testing, extension compatibility work, and feedback. They should not replace the latest stable version on a normal production site unless the environment is specifically designed for prerelease testing.

Why minor security releases matter

A point release can contain important security and stability fixes even when it does not introduce visible features. Delaying a security update leaves known issues unpatched. Use a staging environment when the site is complex, but do not confuse compatibility testing with indefinite postponement.

Official sources

• Current WordPress download
• WordPress 7.0.2 security release
• WordPress 7.0.1 maintenance release
• WordPress history
• Official release announcements