{"id":63726,"date":"2026-10-12T17:59:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=63726"},"modified":"2026-10-15T19:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:42:27","slug":"upgrade-php-version-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upgrade PHP Version in WordPress (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to upgrade PHP version in WordPress without breaking your site? I was visiting Site Health in my WordPress admin when it flagged a potential issue with my website: my PHP version was old at PHP 8.2 and needed an upgrade to PHP 8.3 to meet current security standards and stay compatible with current plugins. I upgraded to PHP 8.3 first, and when Hostinger then offered PHP 8.5, I moved straight to the latest version. Here is exactly how I did it in a couple of minutes, and how you can do it safely too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-upgrade.png\" alt=\"upgrade PHP version in WordPress\" width=\"843\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-upgrade.png 1646w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-upgrade-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-upgrade-1024x455.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-upgrade-150x67.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-upgrade-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-upgrade-1536x683.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Check your current version under <strong>Tools \u2192 Site Health \u2192 Info \u2192 Server<\/strong>. Back up your site, update WordPress, your plugins and theme, then log in to your hosting panel (on Hostinger: <strong>Websites \u2192 Dashboard \u2192 PHP Configuration<\/strong>), select PHP 8.3 or newer (the latest version your host recommends, PHP 8.5 in my case) and save. Recheck Site Health and test your site. If anything breaks, switch back to the old version.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad144a90110e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad144a90110e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#Why_you_should_upgrade_PHP_in_2026\" >Why you should upgrade PHP in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#How_do_you_find_that_your_PHP_needs_an_upgrade\" >How do you find that your PHP needs an upgrade?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#How_do_you_check_the_PHP_version_of_your_website\" >How do you check the PHP version of your website?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#Before_you_upgrade_a_quick_safety_checklist\" >Before you upgrade: a quick safety checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#Where_do_you_find_this_option_to_change_the_PHP_version\" >Where do you find this option to change the PHP version?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#Steps_to_upgrade_PHP_version_in_WordPress\" >Steps to upgrade PHP version in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#What_to_do_if_your_site_breaks_after_a_PHP_upgrade\" >What to do if your site breaks after a PHP upgrade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#Which_PHP_version_should_I_use_for_WordPress_in_2026\" >Which PHP version should I use for WordPress in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#Will_upgrading_PHP_break_my_WordPress_site\" >Will upgrading PHP break my WordPress site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#Can_I_upgrade_PHP_from_the_WordPress_dashboard\" >Can I upgrade PHP from the WordPress dashboard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#How_long_does_a_PHP_upgrade_take\" >How long does a PHP upgrade take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/upgrade-php-version-website\/#What_happens_when_PHP_82_reaches_end_of_life\" >What happens when PHP 8.2 reaches end of life?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_should_upgrade_PHP_in_2026\"><\/span>Why you should upgrade PHP in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PHP is the programming language WordPress runs on, and every PHP branch has a fixed support life. According to the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.php.net\/supported-versions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PHP supported versions<\/a> page:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PHP 8.2<\/strong> gets security fixes only until <strong>31 December 2026<\/strong>, after which it is end of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PHP 8.3<\/strong> gets security fixes only, until 31 December 2027.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PHP 8.4<\/strong> is actively supported until 31 December 2026 and gets security fixes until 31 December 2028.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PHP 8.5<\/strong>, released in November 2025, is the newest stable version. It is actively supported until 31 December 2027 and gets security fixes until 31 December 2029.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WordPress itself now <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/about\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommends PHP 8.3 or greater<\/a>, and PHP 8.5 has been <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/references\/php-compatibility-and-wordpress-versions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supported since WordPress 6.9<\/a>. Newer PHP versions are faster, get security patches and are what plugin developers test against, so an old PHP version slowly turns into a security and compatibility problem.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_find_that_your_PHP_needs_an_upgrade\"><\/span>How do you find that your PHP needs an upgrade?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress has an excellent built-in tool called <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/site-health-screen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Site Health<\/a>, which tells you about potential security issues and the general health of your website. It points out critical issues and suggests improvements that help secure your site better. You&#8217;ll find it under <strong>Tools \u2192 Site Health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While I was checking Site Health during my recent website upgrade, it flagged this issue, which was not there earlier. It clearly said that PHP needed an upgrade. When a PHP version is close to end of life, Site Health shows it as a recommended improvement; once the version is out of support, it becomes a critical security issue.<\/p>\n<p>Site Health is part of WordPress core, so there&#8217;s nothing to install. It is maintained by the WordPress team and is useful for every webmaster running a self-hosted WordPress site. (The separate <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/health-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Check &amp; Troubleshooting<\/a> plugin adds a troubleshooting mode if you need to test plugin conflicts.)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_check_the_PHP_version_of_your_website\"><\/span>How do you check the PHP version of your website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few easy ways to check your PHP version:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WordPress Site Health:<\/strong> go to <strong>Tools \u2192 Site Health \u2192 Info<\/strong> and open the <strong>Server<\/strong> section. The PHP version is listed there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your hosting panel:<\/strong> most hosts show the current PHP version on the website dashboard or in the PHP settings page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A phpinfo file:<\/strong> upload a file containing <code>&lt;?php phpinfo(); ?&gt;<\/code> to your server, open it in the browser, then delete it straight away, since it exposes server details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_you_upgrade_a_quick_safety_checklist\"><\/span>Before you upgrade: a quick safety checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Back up your site<\/strong> (files and database). See how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/02\/backup-websites-on-hosting-server\/\">back up websites on your hosting server<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update WordPress, plugins and themes<\/strong> first, since older versions are the usual cause of PHP errors. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2020\/05\/auto-update-wordpress-plugins-themes\/\">auto-update WordPress plugins and themes<\/a> to stay current.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check plugin compatibility:<\/strong> look at &#8220;Requires PHP&#8221; and recent update dates on each plugin&#8217;s page. Replace abandoned plugins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a staging site<\/strong> if your host offers one, especially for ecommerce or membership sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_find_this_option_to_change_the_PHP_version\"><\/span>Where do you find this option to change the PHP version?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I logged into my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hostinger<\/a> hosting account, went to the website dashboard and opened the PHP Configuration option. There I found an option to upgrade from PHP 8.2 to 8.3. Hostinger explains the same steps in its guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/1575755-how-to-change-the-php-version-of-your-hostinger-hosting-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">changing the PHP version<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-change.png\" alt=\"change PHP version in Hostinger PHP configuration\" width=\"568\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-change.png 1366w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-change-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-change-1024x877.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-change-150x128.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-change-768x658.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As I clicked the option, it reminded me to check that all my plugins and themes are compatible with the newer version of PHP.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-confirm.png\" alt=\"confirm PHP version upgrade\" width=\"559\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-confirm.png 1262w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-confirm-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-confirm-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-confirm-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-version-confirm-768x407.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After that I selected PHP 8.3 with the radio button and clicked the confirm button. In less than 30 seconds PHP was upgraded.<\/p>\n<p>When I checked the Site Health dashboard again, the alert was gone and my site was running PHP 8.3.<\/p>\n<p>However, when I checked Hostinger again, it suggested that I could upgrade PHP even further.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-64113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostinger-php-version.png\" alt=\"Hostinger suggests a newer PHP version\" width=\"422\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostinger-php-version.png 738w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostinger-php-version-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/hostinger-php-version-150x115.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Clicking the <strong>Change<\/strong> button showed more versions, up to PHP 8.5, which Hostinger marked as the recommended version for our server.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-64114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-8.5-change.png\" alt=\"upgrade to PHP 8.5 in Hostinger\" width=\"585\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-8.5-change.png 1214w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-8.5-change-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-8.5-change-1024x660.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-8.5-change-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-8.5-change-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>PHP 8.5 was the latest version available on the server, so I went ahead and upgraded to it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-64116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/latest-php-version.png\" alt=\"select the latest PHP version\" width=\"574\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/latest-php-version.png 1172w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/latest-php-version-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/latest-php-version-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/latest-php-version-150x50.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/latest-php-version-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Within a few seconds, our site on Hostinger was running PHP 8.5, the latest version.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-64117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-updated.png\" alt=\"PHP version updated to 8.5\" width=\"574\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-updated.png 738w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-updated-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/php-updated-150x70.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_upgrade_PHP_version_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Steps to upgrade PHP version in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Check your current PHP version in <strong>Tools \u2192 Site Health \u2192 Info \u2192 Server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Back up your website files and database.<\/li>\n<li>Update WordPress core, all plugins and your theme.<\/li>\n<li>Log in to your hosting control panel and open the PHP settings (PHP Configuration in Hostinger hPanel, &#8220;Select PHP Version&#8221; or &#8220;MultiPHP Manager&#8221; in cPanel).<\/li>\n<li>Choose PHP 8.3 or newer and save. If your host recommends PHP 8.4 or 8.5 and your plugins support it, pick the newest version.<\/li>\n<li>Clear your cache plugin and CDN cache.<\/li>\n<li>Open your homepage, a few posts, the admin area and any forms or checkout pages to confirm everything works.<\/li>\n<li>Recheck Site Health to confirm the warning is gone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_site_breaks_after_a_PHP_upgrade\"><\/span>What to do if your site breaks after a PHP upgrade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you see a blank page or a &#8220;There has been a critical error on this website&#8221; message, don&#8217;t panic. WordPress usually emails the admin a recovery mode link that lets you log in and deactivate the faulty plugin or theme. You can also switch back to the previous PHP version in your hosting panel, then update or replace the plugin causing the error before trying again. If you get locked out of the admin, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/09\/change-wordpress-password\/\">change your WordPress password with phpMyAdmin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the history of how PHP versions have changed over the years, see our older guide on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/04\/upgrade-php4-to-php5\/\">upgrade PHP from PHP4 to PHP5 to PHP 8<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_PHP_version_should_I_use_for_WordPress_in_2026\"><\/span>Which PHP version should I use for WordPress in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress recommends PHP 8.3 or greater. PHP 8.3 and 8.4 are safe choices for most sites. PHP 8.5 is the newest and is supported from WordPress 6.9; I now run it on this site, but check that your plugins support it first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_upgrading_PHP_break_my_WordPress_site\"><\/span>Will upgrading PHP break my WordPress site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually not, if WordPress, your plugins and theme are up to date. Old or abandoned plugins are the most common cause of errors. Keep a backup and you can switch back if needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_upgrade_PHP_from_the_WordPress_dashboard\"><\/span>Can I upgrade PHP from the WordPress dashboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. WordPress only shows your PHP version; you change it in your hosting control panel. If your host doesn&#8217;t offer the option, ask their support team.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_PHP_upgrade_take\"><\/span>How long does a PHP upgrade take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On Hostinger, my upgrade took less than 30 seconds. Most hosts apply the change within a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_PHP_82_reaches_end_of_life\"><\/span>What happens when PHP 8.2 reaches end of life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After 31 December 2026, PHP 8.2 stops getting security fixes, and WordPress Site Health will flag it as a critical issue. Upgrade before then.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to upgrade PHP version in WordPress without breaking your site? 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