WordPress 5.3 “Kirk” was released to the public on November 12, 2019. Check WordPress 5.3 blogpost for more information on this release.
For Version 5.3, the database version (db_version in wp_options) updated to 45805, and the Trac revision was 46727.
A full list of tickets included in 5.3 can be found on Trac.
Installation/Update Information
To download WordPress 5.3, update automatically from the Dashboard > Updates menu in your site’s admin area or visit the release archive.
For step-by-step instructions on installing and updating WordPress:
If you are new to WordPress, we recommend that you begin with the following:
- New To WordPress – Where to Start
- First Steps With WordPress or Upgrading WordPress Extended
- WordPress Lessons