On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, UW Theme Classic was updated to version 1.42.0 in the WiscWeb service. Sites using UW Theme Classic were also upgraded to WordPress Core 6.9 at this time. A full list of changes in this version of UW Theme Classic can be reviewed in the changelog.
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Understanding data risks: Media files linked from protected pages
Traditional methods for protecting content do not protect media that is uploaded to the site. This is true for both page protection options in WiscWeb: NetID page protection and the WordPress native password protection.
Reminder: WiscWeb sites will need to migrate to UW Theme 2.0 by December 2026
As a reminder, WiscWeb site owners are required to transition their sites from UW Theme Classic to UW Theme 2.0 by the end of calendar year 2026. Here’s some links to helpful resources as you embark on your UW Theme 2.0 journey.
UW Theme 2.0 version 2.5.0 release
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the WordPress UW Theme was updated to version 2.5.0 in the WiscWeb service. A full list of changes in this version of the UW Theme can be reviewed in the changelog.
UW Theme Classic sites can now start migrating to UW Theme 2.0
WiscWeb and the Office of Strategic Communication’s Digital Strategy Team are excited to announce that the migration path for existing WiscWeb sites is now available! Please review all of the information in this post to ensure the smoothest experience.
UW Theme 2.0 version 2.4.0 release
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the WordPress UW Theme was updated to version 2.4.0 in the WiscWeb service. A full list of changes in this version of the UW Theme can be reviewed in the changelog.
UW Theme 2.0 version 2.3.0 release
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the WordPress UW Theme was updated to version 2.3.0 in the WiscWeb service. A full list of changes in this version of the UW Theme can be reviewed in the changelog.
UW Theme Classic updated to v1.41.0
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the WordPress UW Theme was updated to version 1.41.0 in the WiscWeb service. This update includes updates for ACF Pro, as well as updates to campus styles. Users will notice changes to the editing view, as well as subtle changes to styles for things like theme typography and colors. A small patch was added on November 5, 2025 to upgrade the ACF version and fix two found issues.
UW Theme 2.0 version 2.2.0 release
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the WordPress UW Theme was updated to version 2.2.0 in the WiscWeb service. A full list of changes in this version of the UW Theme can be reviewed in the changelog.
Important update for users of RSS feeds/PubMed
RSS feeds that use PubMed are broken due to issues in PubMed. For the time being, we recommend linking out directly to publications lists that use this tooling.