WordPress has released version 6.8.2, a maintenance update that delivers 35 fixes, including 20 improvements to the core and 15 bug fixes for the Gutenberg block editor. The update is part of a short-cycle maintenance release aimed at refining overall platform performance.
Key Fixes in the Update
Notable changes include a fix for broken image uploads from Mac screenshots and the removal of the outdated novalidate attribute from comment forms, which was initially introduced in 2013. Developers working with Gutenberg will benefit from a new development mode for block editor styles, enabling instant style updates without clearing the browser cache.
End of Support for Older Versions
Alongside the update, WordPress officially ended security support for versions 4.1 through 4.6. These branches received their final updates and will no longer get any future security patches. WordPress cited usage statistics showing that only 0.9% of sites still run on those older versions.
According to a statement on the official release page:
Branches 4.1 to 4.6 had their final release today. These branches won’t receive any security update anymore.
The WordPress Security Team emphasized that this move affects a very small fraction of users, as over 99% of WordPress installations are already running more recent versions.
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