WordPress 7.1 drops on 19 August 2026. Beta 1 landed on 15 July, which means the testing window is already open. I've seen live sites break on smaller releases than this — a checkout or corrupted layout mid-upgrade is not a risk worth taking. My advice: test before August, not after. #WordPress #WordPressDeveloper #WebDevelopment #BusinessWebsites #WordCamp https://wpguy.uk/blog/wordpress-71-is-coming-what-business-owners-need-to-do-now/