PHP is one of the most popular programming languages widely used in building websites and web applications. To appreciate all its possibilities and enjoy full code security, you should use only the latest versions of PHP, which are constantly updated. This year, the creators of the language decided to change the support cycle for PHP 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3, extending it from 3 to 4 years, counting from the release of a specific version. This is important news for webmasters.
Support of PHP publishers
The PHP language has always been appreciated for its simple syntax and speed of operation. It can be found in almost all types of websites, from small blogs to complex portals. The key to success is using the latest version of PHP, which not only ensures faster website operation, but above all offers better protection against cyberattacks. Each version of PHP has its own support cycle from the software developers. Using versions that are no longer updated is associated with serious risk. Of course, sometimes there are situations when changing PHP is not possible due to the withdrawal of a function or a new syntax format. All webmasters know that improving the code of a website is not always easy and quick to carry out. For this reason, some users do not change the PHP version to the latest one on their hosting. PHP publishers have noticed this problem and decided to significantly extend the support periods for the currently available versions 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3.
PHP 8.1, PHP 8.2 and PHP 8.3 Lifecycle Extension
The creators of the PHP language, meeting the needs of webmasters who for some reason cannot use the most up-to-date versions, have almost doubled the time in which they commit to providing security patches for current releases. Until now, the life cycle of each PHP version first included 2 years of comprehensive support and development of functionality, and then an additional year of solving security problems only. Now this last stage has been extended twice, thanks to which PHP 8.1 will receive critical security updates until 12/31/2025, PHP 8.2 until 12/31/2026, and PHP 8.3 until the end of 2027.
Following the changes introduced by the PHP publishers, the support periods for versions 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 on CloudHosting at netart.com have also been updated. They remain consistent with the terms introduced by the developers of this language.
Remember! If you are not using supported PHP versions on your CloudHosting, we recommend an appropriate update. We have prepared a manual for you and your webmaster https://www.netart.com/gb/support-center/docs/changing-the-php-version-on-the-server. In addition, you can also report your desire to change PHP to our team of specialists at any time by selecting the appropriate item from the IT Services available to you https://www.netart.com/gb/it-services/.
