The original headline is about WordPress major releases and the "x.0.1 rule" - waiting for the first patch before applying major releases.

Short summary

A practical framework for deciding when to apply WordPress major releases in production. Key rule: wait for x.0.1 (lands within 1-3 weeks) to absorb launch-window bugs, confirm major plugin vendors have declared support, soak staging for a week, and calibrate wait time by site risk profile — commerce sites wait longest, static sites can move faster. Distinguishes major releases from security patches which should be applied same-day.

• •Wait for x.0.1 patch before applying WordPress major releases to production
• •Confirm major plugin vendors (WooCommerce, ACF, Yoast, Elementor) have declared support
• •Soak staging site for one week to catch time-delayed bugs like wp-cron and email delivery issues
• •Calibrate wait time by risk profile: commerce waits longest, static sites can move sooner

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