WordPress 5.3.2 is Out

This new version of WordPress is a maintenance release and and we suggest all WordPress website owners do this upgrade but it’s not a security release, so if you want to wait until the next version, that’s up to you.

WordPress 5.3.2 Maintenance Release (wordpress.org)

This maintenance release features 5 fixes and enhancements.

Maintenance updates

Here are a few of the highlights:

• Date/Time: Ensure that get_feed_build_date() correctly handles a modified post object with invalid date.
• Uploads: Fix file name collision in wp_unique_filename() when uploading a file with upper case extension on non case-sensitive file systems.
• Media: Fix PHP warnings in wp_unique_filename() when the destination directory is unreadable.
• Administration: Fix the colors in all color schemes for buttons with the .active class.
• Posts, Post Types: In wp_insert_post(), when checking the post date to set future or publish status, use a proper delta comparison.

The previous version of WordPress was 5.3.1 on December 13, 2019. Our Website Maintenance Department will be in contact with you regarding these upgrades. Clients that have signed up for our Automatic WordPress Update Program or Website Care program will get their website updated in the next week or so or if a follow-up version of WordPress is released. View the complete list of WordPress versions here and here. Read more about why WordPress updates are important.

What is the “Website Care” Program?

If you haven’t heard about our Website Care program, then you’re missing out on savings and peace of mind! There are different levels to choose from but with each level, you get your installation of WordPress checked weekly for updates to the core software, plugins, and themes. The benefit is that your website software is kept up to date. This work is done by hand and we test your website after the upgrade to make sure everything works as it should. The program is either by monthly subscription or you can save 10% and pay for a year in advance. When you use this program you save about 40% on updating WordPress. It’s kind of a no-brainer! Sleep better knowing that your website is being taken care of when you enroll in our Website Care program today! -Webstix Support