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WordPress 7.0 Prep: PHP 8.0 Minimum, FSE Migration, Plugin Checks
WordPress 7.0 is expected to raise the PHP minimum to 8.0, breaking older plugins with parse errors. Sites on Classic Themes may face friction as Block Themes become the primary path. Developers should audit plugins for PHP 8.x compatibility and test FSE migration now.
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The upgrade warnings are familiar, but the real risk is silent breakage from deprecated PHP warnings and unmaintained plugins.
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Getting ready for WordPress 7.0 — three things to check now: PHP requirements, FSE migration, and editor extensions →
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