WordPress 6.9
3 December 2025
WordPress version 6.9 is now available (major release).
Upgrading to WordPress 6.9
WordPress 6.9 can be upgraded to (or installed) using any of Installatron's products. Use Installatron's optional Automatic Update feature to automatically apply WordPress updates as new versions are released, or use Installatron's Clone feature to duplicate an existing WordPress install to test the 6.9 upgrade prior to applying it live. Get started managing your WordPress installations with Installatron
What's New in WordPress 6.9
Important
- #WordPress 6.9 deployment is temporarily suspended on #Installatron managed systems due to reports of widespread compatibility issues between #WordPress 6.9 and several popular themes. Deployment will resume after resolution of the conflicts is confirmed.
Changes
- Block-level Notes enable collaboration with comments on individual blocks in posts/pages.
- Block visibility controls let you hide blocks on the frontend while keeping them editable.
- Drag-and-drop editing is smoother with live positioning previews.
- New built-in blocks: Accordion, Math, Time-to-Read, and Terms Query.
- Paragraph & Heading blocks get a "fit-text" style variation.
- Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl+K) now works across the entire admin dashboard.
- Multiple templates per slug and template drafts improve theme management.
- Custom templates and settings are preserved when switching themes.
- New Abilities API improves permissions and enables automation + integrations.
- Interactivity and Block Bindings APIs upgraded for dynamic content and easier data linking.
- Styles and scripts optimized for faster loading (only loads used block styles).
- Improved email capability including inline images in wp_mail().
- Accessibility and stability enhancements throughout the editor and UI.
- PHP 8.5 support helps future-proof hosting compatibility.