PHP version support#
Our Plesk WEB hosting range (WEB-5, WEB-25 and EDU-5 plans) currently supports the following PHP versions:
- PHP 8.0 (end of life)
- PHP 8.1
- PHP 8.2
- PHP 8.3
- PHP 8.4
How long are PHP versions available?#
Over the past few years, the PHP foundation has accelerated the release pace of new PHP versions and thereby shortened the lifespan of previous versions (versions have a lifespan of 3 years). You can find the official PHP version support table on the following page
We strive to support PHP versions for as long as possible, often beyond their theoretical lifespan, within the limits of what is technically feasible with Plesk.
What happens at the end of life of a PHP version?#
When a PHP version approaches its end of life, it appears in red in Plesk with the label "Deprecated". At that point, it is essential for you to quickly plan the update of your site (if necessary) to make it compatible with a more recent PHP version. You can then choose a more recent PHP version in Plesk.
In the following months, PHP versions shown as deprecated in Plesk will reach their definitive end of life. If your site is still using this deprecated PHP version at the time of the definitive end of life, it will automatically be reconfigured to switch to the oldest PHP version still supported. If your site is not compatible with this new version, it may experience malfunctions. You will then need to contact your webmaster to update your website.
New PHP version?#
We do everything we can to support new PHP versions as early as possible. As a general rule, this takes a few weeks after the release of the new PHP version. In some rare situations (for example, a technical incompatibility related to Plesk), the new version may not be immediately available across our entire infrastructure. In that situation, you can contact our support team, who will work with you to explore the options for you to benefit from the new PHP version.