Title: Update mails
Last modified: August 24, 2016

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# Update mails

 *  Resolved [Don Vito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/don-vito/)
 * (@don-vito)
 * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/update-mails/)
 * Hi,
 * Allthough I’m subscribed to the WordPress Anouncements mailing list I never get
   update or security release notices. Is it the wrong list or am i doing something
   wrong?
    It’s supposed to be sent to a gmail address and yes i’ve checked spam
   folder.
 * Any suggestions?

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 *  Moderator [Bet Hannon](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bethannon1/)
 * (@bethannon1)
 * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/update-mails/#post-6117466)
 * Hi Don!
 * I’m not sure what “WordPress Announcments mailing list” you might be referring
   to. Could you post a link to where you signed up?
 *  Thread Starter [Don Vito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/don-vito/)
 * (@don-vito)
 * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/update-mails/#post-6117470)
 * Hi Bet,
 * When I edit my profile at WordPress.org I can sign up for the WordPress Announcements
   list.
 * Is there another place? I would like to be informed about security releases etc.
 * Kind regards,
    Viktor
 *  Moderator [Bet Hannon](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bethannon1/)
 * (@bethannon1)
 * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/update-mails/#post-6117496)
 * I’m assuming you have checked to make sure your email is correct. 🙂
 * [This page](https://codex.wordpress.org/Mailing_Lists) says the WordPress Announcements
   are “meant for major announcements regarding the WordPress project, like new 
   releases.” These are going to only be major releases, maybe a few emails a year.
 * If you want to stay up on security issues, there are a few blogs you could get
   emails of posts on:
    [https://blog.sucuri.net/](https://blog.sucuri.net/) [http://www.wordfence.com/blog/](http://www.wordfence.com/blog/)
   and others
 * For more info on WordPress releases and news, you might try something like:
    
   [http://wptavern.com/](http://wptavern.com/) (and there are others).
 * Hope this is helpful.
 *  [Jeffro](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jeffr0/)
 * (@jeffr0)
 * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/update-mails/#post-6117533)
 * I received an email about the release of WordPress 4.2 on May 12th via the email
   list. The email is sent from Matt Mullenweg. Here’s what the email message looks
   like.
 * > In case you missed it, Version 4.2 “Powell” of WordPress is out with a revamped
   > Press This tool, making it easier to post and share content from your browser
   > and from your phone. It also adds native support for a host of new characters
   > out-of-the-box, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters and everyone’s
   > favorite emoji.
   > We also added theme switching to the customizer, a fancy new way to save time
   > when updating plugins, and oEmbed support for Tumblr.com posts and Kickstarter
   > campaigns.
   > > [WordPress 4.2 “Powell”](https://wordpress.org/news/2015/04/powell/)
   > And of course, it’s all free. There have been almost twelve million downloads
   > already, so come join the party and click the button in your dashboard to upgrade.
   > Keep jammin’,
   >  — Matt Mullenweg [http://ma.tt](http://ma.tt) | [http://wordpress.org](http://wordpress.org)
   > | [http://automattic.com](http://automattic.com)
 * WordPress 4.2 is a major release which is why the email was sent out. I will 
   say however, that I haven’t seen the email for all major releases as I think 
   it’s forgotten about at times.
 *  Thread Starter [Don Vito](https://wordpress.org/support/users/don-vito/)
 * (@don-vito)
 * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/update-mails/#post-6117535)
 * Thanks for the reply’s.
    To be honest i’m a little disappointed in these official
   WP mailings. First: they are a little late. Second: not a word about security.
 * I will try other sources mentioned. Thanks!

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 * Last activity: [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/update-mails/#post-6117535)
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