WordPress 7.1.1 is Out
WordPress released version 7.1.1. This is a maintenance and security release that includes general maintenance and stability improvements, along with security fixes. We recommend updating to version 7.1.1 as soon as possible to help protect your website.
WordPress 7.1.1 Release (wordpress.org)
WordPress 7.1.1 is a maintenance and security release that includes 17 bug fixes in Core, 19 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 11 security fixes.
This release addresses several security vulnerabilities, including stored cross-site scripting, authorization issues, path traversal, and other security-related issues.
Updating to WordPress 7.1.1 helps keep your website secure and up to date with the latest security fixes, maintenance improvements, and stability updates.
More About the Upgrade…
The previous version of WordPress was 7.1 on August 19, 2026.
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 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 “Website Care?”
If you haven’t heard about Website Care, 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 like 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 Website Care today!
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