Wordpress Version ^new^

: Newer plugins require the latest WordPress core to function correctly.

| You see... | Action | |------------|--------| | 6.6.x → 6.7.x | Minor update – safe | | 6.5 → 6.6 | Major update – test first | | 5.9 or older | Urgently update (security risk) | | “Last checked” >1 month ago | Check for updates manually | wordpress version

: It is generally safer to update your plugins and themes before updating the WordPress core. : Newer plugins require the latest WordPress core

: Test the update on a "clone" of your site first to see if anything breaks. : Test the update on a "clone" of

: Newer versions are optimized to run faster on modern hosting environments .

: Check if your critical plugins, like Yoast SEO or Rank Math , have been "tested up to" your new version.