From July 2025 onwards.WordPress Security team meetingOfficially discontinued support for security updates for versions 4.1 through 4.6This change marks the official tightening of WordPress' long-standing "polite reverse fix" policy for older versions. This change marks the official tightening of WordPress' long-standing policy of "polite reverse fixes" for older versions, and serves as a reminder to site administrators who are still using older versions:Now is the perfect time to upgradeThe

Why is WordPress ending security updates for 4.1-4.6?

WordPress has always tried to take care of users of older versions, and while only the latest version is officially supported, security patches have been provided for older versions in the past. However, this is a very time-consuming and labor-intensive task that requires specialized tools, processes and testing.

Developer John Blackbourn says that there are very few sites using WordPress 4.1 through 4.6, and that the effort involved in maintaining these versions far outweighs the actual value they bring.

Currently, using these older versions ofnodeLess than 1%. but the security team also has to spend a lot of time for them every time they are updated. affecting the efficiency of support for most sites that use the latest version.

II. What changes would termination of support bring?

• surname Cong Starting July 2025(math.) genusWordPress 4.1-4.6 no longer receives any security updates.;
• Sites using these versions will see Non-disable dashboard alertsThe message indicates that this version is no longer securely supported and suggests upgrading as soon as possible;
• Security bug fixes will only apply to the latest major version;
• Officially, there will be no more test packs built or security patches released for these older versions.

Briefly:If your site is still running WordPress 4.1-4.6, you won't be able to get any security protection at that time!, and there is a risk of hacking or data leakage.

III. Am I affected? How do I check the current version?

Although this change only affects sites less than 1%, it is necessary to check yourself as a site owner. You can confirm whether you are using the affected version by doing the following:

• Log in to the backend of the website (/wp-admin);

• Find the [At a Glance] area on the dashboard home page;

• At the bottom of the area, look for "The version of WordPress you are currently using".

If it shows versions 4.1 to 4.6, it is an older version of WordPress that has stopped providing security updates.

Fourth, how to safely upgrade to the latest version?

WordPress Providing a relatively smooth upgrade process, most sites can be upgraded directly through the backend:

• Click "One Click Update" in [Dashboard → Update];

• If the theme or plugin is old, it is recommended to backup the database and files in advance, or use staging environment to test it first;
• Using an automated backup plugin (such as UpdraftPlus(All-in-One WP Migration) can significantly reduce the risk of upgrading.

It is also recommended that the following be synchronized and updated:

• PHP Version (recommended 8.0 and above)
• MySQL or MariaDB database version
• Themes and plugins used, with preference given to products that are still being maintained

V. Why is it important to stay updated?

Using the latest version of WordPress offers the following advantages:

• Get timely security fixes to reduce the risk of being attacked;
• Support the latest themes and plugins to guarantee compatibility;
• Improve site performance and loading speed;
• Get more features like the new version of the editor, block builder and more;
• in line with SEO requirements to improve search ranking stability.

WordPress only provides ongoing support for the "latest version", security updates for other versions are for good faith compatibility reasons and are not an official commitment.

VI. Summary

From July 2025 onwards.WordPress Security support for versions 4.1 through 4.6 will officially end. For site administrators still using these versions, this is not only a technical notice, but an imminent security warning.

Please upgrade WordPress to the latest version as soon as possible to ensure that your site is stable, secure and sustainable.

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