April 2025

WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 3

WordPress 6.8 RC3 is available for testing but should not be used on live sites. Recommended testing methods include the Beta Tester plugin, direct download, WP-CLI command, or WordPress Playground. The official release is targeted for April 15, 2025. Users can contribute through testing, reporting vulnerabilities (with doubled rewards during this phase), updating themes/plugins, and translating into multiple languages.

https://wordpress.org/news/2025/04/wordpress-6-8-release-candidate-3/

ACF Chat Fridays: April Q&A

ACF Chat Fridays connect the Advanced Custom Fields community with the plugin developers. The April 4, 2025 session discussed ACF PRO 6.4’s upcoming release, block editor improvements, and user challenges. Participants learned about workflow optimization and future priorities from the ACF team. Hosted by Iain Poulson, Matt Shaw, and Phil Johnston, the session included a Q&A covering custom classes in block editors, post type issues, image field updates, and rendering properties. Upcoming ACF Chat Fridays sessions are scheduled for the first Friday of each month.

https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-chat-fridays-april-qa/

ACF 6.4 Release – WooCommerce HPOS Support and More

ACF version 6.4 released, adding WooCommerce HPOS support for better database performance. Major refactor improves how ACF stores data, enabling integration with WooCommerce's custom tables. Update includes Composer for improved code efficiency and fixes for Group fields in Repeaters. Future features in development include ACF Blocks integration and editor enhancements. Community feedback encouraged.

https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-4-released/

Fix WP-Cron Performance Issues in WordPress

  1. WP-Cron's reliance on page loads affects performance; disable it for reliable automation.
  2. Implement alternatives via manual config, plugins, or host controls.
  3. Focus on optimizing task intervals, logging, and database efficiency.
  4. Crons automate tasks but can fail, leading to website issues.
  5. Disabling WP-Cron allows for server-side cron setups for improved reliability.
  6. Manage tasks using plugins like WP Crontrol or hosting tools for better performance.
  7. Regularly review and optimize cron jobs to avoid failures and improve efficiency.

https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/wordpress-wp-cron-php/

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