WordPress 7.2 ships December 8 with Ipsum theme and Secrets API

WordPress 7.2 is scheduled for December 8, 2026, with Beta 1 out October 20 and RC 1 on November 17. Key changes include the minimal default theme Ipsum, suggestion mode for Notes, a Secrets API for credentials, and form styling in Global Styles.

• Release set for December 8, 2026; Beta 1 on October 20, RC 1 on November 17
• New default theme Ipsum drops the year from its name
• Secrets API plus email alerts for new application passwords
• Global Styles gains UI for buttons, inputs, selects and labels