: Always use a plugin like UpdraftPlus or your host's staging tool before a major version jump.
: Check if your critical plugins, like Yoast SEO or Rank Math , have been "tested up to" your new version. wordpress version
: Ensure your theme developer has released a compatibility update for the latest release. Best Practices for Updating : Always use a plugin like UpdraftPlus or
wp core version
| Type | Name | Purpose | |------|------|---------| | | e.g., 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.7 | New features, UI changes, major code rewrites | | Minor | e.g., 5.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.7.1 | Security patches, bug fixes, stability improvements | like Yoast SEO or Rank Math