WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is available for testing, not for use on production sites. Testing is crucial before its official release on April 15, 2025. Four testing methods include using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, direct download, command line, and WordPress Playground. Contributors can report issues, test themes/plugins, translate WordPress, and enhance security with doubled rewards for vulnerability reporting. For updates on features and technical notes, follow linked resources. Integrate testing efforts into contributions for the open-source community.
https://wordpress.org/news/2025/03/wordpress-6-8-release-candidate-1/