The WordPress 5.3 development cycle is fast approaching an end, and the second release candidate is now available for download. We wanted to provide an update on our intended release timelines for both VIP Go and WordPress.com VIP.
WordPress 5.3 Release Schedule
While the anticipated release date is set for November 12, 2019, the 5.3 release across WordPress VIP will be platform dependent.
WordPress.com VIP: As with all Core upgrades, we have begun pushing incremental updates leading up to the public release. Many of the enhancements from WordPress 5.3 have already been deployed to the platform, and we’ll finish deploying the final changes by the end of the week starting November 4, 2019.
VIP Go: We’ll deploy the release to all sites on VIP Go on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
These dates are subject to change if critical issues are discovered during testing or the public release is delayed. We’ll continue to keep you updated through Lobby posts if the dates do change.
Instructions for Testing WordPress 5.3
For local environments, we highly recommend updating to the beta release using the Beta Tester plugin or updating to track 5.3 (i.e. bleeding edge) via either the Subversion or GitHub repos. (If you’re using VVV, one of the default sites will already be tracking 5.3. For Chassis users, you can switch your install to switch over to a separate checkout.)
How Should I Surface Issues?
If you have any testing feedback or questions related to this release, please open a ticket, and we’ll be happy to assist.
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