What is the Latest Supported PHP Version?

The PHP latest version is 8.3. You can change your PHP version from your cPanel. Updating your PHP version offers improved security, faster website performance, and new features.

Check out PHP Supported Versions for more information on the current PHP versions supported and the exact end-of-life dates for previous PHP versions.

• Before Updating the PHP Version
• Checking and Updating the PHP Version
• Troubleshooting
• Summary

Before Updating the PHP Version

While it is best practice to always use the latest PHP version, it is important to check the PHP compatibility of your site against new PHP versions before you upgrade PHP. You can use the PHP Compatibility Checker plugin for your WordPress site.

Checking and Updating the PHP Version

To check and update your website's PHP version, please follow these steps:

via the Website Tab

1. Log in to your Account Login Links.
2. Click the Websites tab from the left-side navigation, then click the SETTINGS button for the website you would like to update.
   
3. Next, go to the SETTINGS tab. Within the PHP Version tile, click the CHANGE PHP VERSION button.
   
4. Select a PHP version by clicking on the drop-down arrow and then click APPLY.
   

You have updated your website to use the latest version of PHP.

via the Hosting Tab

1. Log in to your Account Login Links.
2. Click the Hosting tab from the left-side navigation.
   
3. Under the Quick Links section, select cPanel.
   
4. In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down and locate Software. Then, click on MultiPHP Manager.
   
5. You will see a list of domains with their current PHP version. Select the domains you need to update from the list and click on the PHP Version drop-down on the top right.
   
6. Choose the PHP version that is compatible with your website and click the Apply button.

You have updated your website to use the latest version of PHP.

Troubleshooting

If your website does not work after updating the PHP version, please see What to Do if My Website Does Not Support Newer Versions of PHP.

Summary

Updating your PHP version is important for the security and performance of your website. The latest version of PHP is 8.3, and it is ideal to upgrade to a currently supported version if you are using PHP 7.3 or 7.4. Before updating, make sure to check the compatibility of your website with the new version.

To update your website's PHP version, log in to your cPanel and use the MultiPHP Manager to select the compatible PHP version. If you run into issues, check out the troubleshooting guide for further assistance.