What are WordPress Core Updates?

What is a WordPress Core Update?

WordPress core comprises the appearance and functionality of the WordPress platform. When an update is available to WordPress core, that means that the platform itself has a newer version available that will need to be upgraded to prevent malicious attacks and/or compability issues with WordPress plugins and themes in the future.

Why Am I Being Notified About WordPress Core Updates?

WordPress core updates are important because they may patch issues or vulnerabilities found in the WordPress platform's code. WatchTowerHQ notifies you that a new update is available in order to prevent any exploits from occurring on your WordPress sites.

What Should I Do About WordPress Core Updates?

It's recommended to update the WordPress core as soon as possible. However, keep in mind that this could affect the functionality of themes and plugins, particularly if they have not been maintained by developers. It's a good idea to test these updates on the staging version before executing on the production version of the website.

Check out our guide, Updating WordPress Core for steps on how to update the CMS for your WordPress website.