WordPress 7.1.1 Bug-Fix Release Is Coming September 17
The WordPress core team has officially published the release schedule for WordPress 7.1.1, a targeted maintenance release aimed at squashing bugs that surfaced after the WordPress 7.1 Mary Lou launch on August 19, 2026.
What Is WordPress 7.1.1?
WordPress 7.1.1 is a bug-fix only maintenance release – no new features will be added. Its sole purpose is to address issues reported to the WordPress.org Support Forums, Trac, and the Gutenberg GitHub repository since the 7.1 launch.
Official Release Schedule
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT – Bug Scrub
- Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM EDT – WordPress 7.1.1 RC1
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT – WordPress 7.1.1 General Release
Key Highlights
- Bug fixes only – no new features or breaking changes expected
- Addresses issues reported since the WordPress 7.1 Mary Lou launch on August 19
- Includes a fix for a fatal error that impacted some sites post-upgrade
- RC1 drops September 10 – a great opportunity to test before the final release
- General release targeted for September 17, 2026
How to Get Involved
The WordPress community is encouraged to participate in bug scrubs and testing. You can help by testing the RC1 build on a staging environment when it drops on September 10, reporting issues to WordPress Trac, and joining the Bug Scrub on September 8 in the #core Make WordPress Slack channel.
Should You Update?
If your site experienced any issues after upgrading to WordPress 7.1, it is worth waiting for 7.1.1 on September 17 before updating – or testing the RC1 on a staging site first. For sites running smoothly on 7.1, the 7.1.1 update will be a safe, recommended maintenance upgrade.
Key Takeaway: WordPress 7.1.1 is a clean-up release that shows the core team commitment to stability. Mark September 17 on your calendar and consider testing RC1 on September 10.
Hashtags: #WordPress #WordPress711 #WebDevelopment #CMS #WordPressDev #OpenSource #WPDev
Sources: Official WordPress 7.1.1 Release Schedule | WordPress 7.1 Mary Lou Announcement | WordPress Trac