WordPress 7.0.1 is now available, delivering fixes for 31 bugs spread across Core and the Block Editor. The affected areas include the block editor, the admin interface, and media functionality.
What Is Fixed
This is a short-cycle maintenance release, meaning its sole purpose is stability. The 31 resolved issues touch several key parts of WordPress:
- Block Editor: Multiple bug fixes improving editor reliability and behavior.
- Admin UI: Corrections to interface elements in the WordPress dashboard.
- Media: Fixes addressing media handling within the platform.
A full breakdown of resolved tickets is available in the release candidate announcement on WordPress.org.
How to Update
Sites configured for automatic background updates will receive 7.0.1 without any action required. For manual updates, you can download the release directly from WordPress.org or use the built-in updater: go to your WordPress Dashboard, click Updates, and then click Update Now.
What Comes Next
WordPress 7.0.1 is a maintenance release, not a feature release. The next major version, WordPress 7.1, is scheduled to debut on 19 August 2026 at WordCamp US.
Release Leadership
This release was led by Aaron Jorbin, Brian Haas, Carlos Bravo, and Estela Rueda, with contributions from more than 75 community members coordinating asynchronously to bring the fixes into a stable release.