Between March 3 and March 17, we will be updating the version of MySQL running on non-production environments from 8.0.40 to 8.4.8, followed by a two-week period for testing and validation before the production rollout.

The upgrades for production environments will start on April 1, 2026, and will be complete by the end of April, ensuring all environments are running MySQL 8.4.8 ahead of the MySQL 8.0 end‑of‑life date on April 30, 2026.

The MySQL upgrade is not expected to impact site availability or stability, and no action is required from WordPress VIP customers. All environments will be upgraded within the timelines described above, and the overall schedule for these updates cannot be changed.

If you have any questions, please open a support ticket, and we’ll be glad to assist.