WordPress 6.6.1 is scheduled to be the first maintenance release for the 6.6 version. It is a short cycle to fix bugs, and additional bugs are expected to be fixed. 6.6.1 was released on July 23rd, 2024.

Main improvements and highlights of 6.6.1 Maintenance Release:

WordPress 6.6.1 is a short-cycle maintenance release that has the following improvements

• Core Bug Fixes: Fixes CSS issues, PHP errors, and layout bugs
• Security Patches: Addressed Minor vulnerabilities to enhance site security
• Block Editor Enhancements: Enhancements to optimize the platform’s efficiency