WordPress 6.9.1 was released on February 3, 2026. The WordPress project described it as a short-cycle maintenance release with fixes for 49 bugs in Core and the Block Editor, including areas such as the editor, mail, and classic themes.

How to check your site

  1. Sign in to the WordPress dashboard.
  2. Open Dashboard → Updates.
  3. Review the displayed version and available updates. If an update is offered, check your backup and update process before applying it.
  4. After updating, open the public site and test key functions such as login, forms, and checkout.

WordPress may apply eligible minor updates automatically, but you should still confirm that your site is receiving updates and that the update completed successfully. If the dashboard reports an error or your host manages WordPress updates, contact the provider with the site URL and the message shown.

Version context: Release numbers change over time. The 6.9.1 announcement records a past release; check the current WordPress release channel before deciding what to install today.
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