Security support for PHP 8.2 ends on 31 December 2026
According to the official PHP support calendar, security support for PHP 8.2 ends on 31 December 2026. After that date no new security patches are released for 8.2. PHP 8.1 and earlier are no longer in the list of supported versions.
Which version is supported until when?
- PHP 8.2: security support until 31 December 2026
- PHP 8.3: until 31 December 2027
- PHP 8.4: until 31 December 2028
- PHP 8.5: until 31 December 2029 (released on 20 November 2025)
Active support covers bug and security fixes, while security support covers security fixes only. Active support has ended for 8.2 and 8.3 (8.2: 31 December 2024, 8.3: 31 December 2025); for 8.4 it ends on 31 December 2026.
Why does it matter?
Security vulnerabilities in a PHP version that is out of support are not fixed. An old PHP version increases the risk of your site being compromised.
What should you do?
- Find out your version: Check your PHP version in your hosting control panel or with a
phpinfo()file you place on your site. Delete the file when you are done. - Back up first: Back up your files and database. If you do not know how, see our backup guide.
- Check compatibility: Make sure WordPress, your theme and plugins, or the script you use, support the target PHP version.
- Move to the target version: For most sites, 8.3 or 8.4 is a reasonable target. After the change, browse the site and check the error log. If something breaks, roll back and investigate the cause.
TıklaWeb scripts
The scripts in our software showcase require PHP 8.2 or later; some state support for 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4. Because support for 8.2 is ending, we recommend using 8.3 or 8.4 for new installations. See the script installation guide for details.
If you get stuck, open a support ticket.
Source
Official PHP "Supported Versions" page (checked on 12 November 2026).