We’re excited to announce that WPGraphQL v2.0 is coming soon! This release brings key improvements such as better performance, stricter validation, and more flexibility for developers.

This change introduces breaking changes that may affect your site or project.

For technical details on breaking changes and developer recommendations, read the WPGraphQL v2.0 Technical Update Guide.

Release Timeline

We plan to release WPGraphQL v2.0 in the first week of February. This timing allows developers to prepare after the holiday and start-of-year rush.

We’ve already opened a Beta Pull Request for testing. If you’d like to get an early look, test your projects against the beta and let us know your feedback!

Breaking Changes

WPGraphQL v2.0 will require PHP 7.4 or newer. Please ensure your server is running PHP 7.4 or newer before installing the new version.

We’re upgrading WPGraphQL’s underlying GraphQL engine, graphql-php, from v14.11.10 to v15.8.1. This brings modern improvements but also introduces changes developers need to be aware of.

We’ve written up a more technical guide that gets into more detail about the changes.

What you should do

Check your PHP version: Ensure your site runs PHP 7.4+
Test in a staging environment: Test the update in a staging environment before applying it to your live site.
Check for compatibility: Ensure custom plugins or WPGraphQL extensions are compatible with v2.0.

Looking Ahead

While we work toward the final v2.0 release, we’ll continue adding new features and improvements. Some features currently in development include:

Extensions Page: An enhanced admin experience for managing WPGraphQL extensions.
Semantic Version Check: A system to reduce the risk of auto-updates causing breaking changes.

Learn More & Stay Informed

For developer-focused technical details, visit our WPGraphQL v2.0 Technical Update Guide. We’ll share more updates as the release approaches.