WordPress 2.6 bugs and fixes

July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It’s only been a few days since the release of WordPress 2.6 and already we are hearing about some major bugs and problems. Whether you’ve upgraded already or not, it’s best to be aware of these issues so that you can address them immediately. Here are some of the major ones being discussed around the blogs:

Missing Categories

If you run a big blog with lots of categories, chances are your categories have mysteriously disappeared. David Cumps wrote a fix, which requires phpMyAdmin knowledge.

`get_posts` Not Working

If you have a custom theme that uses multiple loops, chances are it uses get_posts. Unfortunately there are several problems with the function in this version, so you might be better off using query_posts instead.

`index.php` Permalinks Not Working

If your permalink structure involves “index.php“, chances are your blog post links (but not your blog pages) are broken.

More stuff to be fixed in WordPress 2.6.1

Don’t forget that if you have custom themes and plugins installed, check first to see if they’re compatible with the latest version of WordPress before you start complaining. Then search for your problem first in the Support forum.

Visit the 2.6.1 roadmap for a detailed list of the bugs squashed. Also visit the WordPress Development Updates blog for up to the minute information from the WP team.

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