Mompreneurs Keep Your WordPress Site Secure

Mompreneurs Keep Your WordPress Site Secure
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First published December 9, 2023 at https://techiemamma.com/wordpress-updates/
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When a CMS runs 60%+ of the web, it is of utmost importance to continuously update the underlying code and make the code both more feature rich and also safe from current security issues.

WordPress is run largely by volunteer contributors, including those who contribute to the core code base of WordPress. Every month various teams of contributors will work together to release maintenance updates, security updates and major updates.

This is an ongoing listing of these updates. Check to see what version of WordPress and update if needed!

WordPress 6.4.2 Maintenance & Security Release

WordPress released a security update on December 6th, 2023.

This minor release features 7 bug fixes in Core. The fixes include a bug fix for an issue causing stylesheet and theme directories to sometimes return incorrect results.

This release also features one security fix. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately.See full details on WordPress.org

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WordPress 6.4 “Shirley”

WordPress released a new core update with several features on November 7, 2023. This release is named after jazz artist Shirley Horn!

Some major updates in Shirley include:

  • The Twenty-Twenty Four Theme
  • New keyboard shortcuts
  • Command Palette improvements
  • More creative tools
This latest version of WordPress introduces a new, versatile default theme and a suite of upgrades to empower every step of your creative journey. Craft your content seamlessly with further writing improvements. Explore more ways to bring your vision to life and streamline site editing with enhanced tools. Whether you’re new to WordPress or an experienced creator, “Shirley” has something for you. Discover the unmatched flexibility of building with blocks and let your ideas take flight.See full details about WordPress 6.4

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Further Reading, Tools, and Resources

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Since June 2019, WordPress recommends PHP 7.3 or higher. Keeping your PHP, core, plugins, and themes updated improves security, speed, and overall site performance.

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