PHP upgrade service · NZ & Australia
PHP 8.2 support ends 31 December 2026. Is your website ready?
After that date, PHP 8.2 gets no more security fixes, and older versions already get none. We check your site, upgrade it to a supported version on a test copy, fix anything that breaks, and switch over with a way back.
For WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, Symfony and custom PHP sites. Fixed price, agreed before we start.
Recommended target: PHP 8.4, supported to 31 Dec 2028
Where your version stands
PHP support dates at a glance.
Each PHP version gets security fixes for a fixed period. Once that ends, any new security hole stays open on every site still running it.
| Version | Security fixes until | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PHP 7.4 | 28 Nov 2022 | Unsupported |
| PHP 8.0 | 26 Nov 2023 | Unsupported |
| PHP 8.1 | 31 Dec 2025 | Unsupported |
| PHP 8.2 | 31 Dec 2026 | Ends this year |
| PHP 8.3 | 31 Dec 2027 | Supported |
| PHP 8.4 | 31 Dec 2028 | Recommended |
| PHP 8.5 | 31 Dec 2029 | Supported |
Dates from the official PHP supported versions page. Status as of November 2026.
How to check which PHP version your site runs
WordPress
Go to Tools → Site Health → Info → Server and look for "PHP version".
Hosting control panel
In cPanel, open MultiPHP Manager or Select PHP Version. Other hosts show it under PHP settings.
Not sure?
Send us your website address. The free check tells you the version and what an upgrade involves.
Why it matters
What happens if you leave it.
Nothing breaks on 1 January. The risk builds quietly, then usually arrives on someone else's schedule.
Security holes stay open
New vulnerabilities in PHP itself won't be fixed, and attackers target out-of-date sites first.
Your host upgrades for you
Many hosts force newer PHP on their own timetable. Sites that haven't been prepared can break overnight.
Plugins and libraries move on
WordPress plugins, themes and frameworks drop old PHP versions, so you can't install their security updates either.
Payments and compliance
If you take card payments, running unsupported software can put you out of line with PCI DSS security requirements.
How we upgrade
Your live site keeps running until everything passes.
Free compatibility check Free
We scan your code, plugins, themes and server for anything that won't run on newer PHP. You get a short report within two business days.
Fixed-price quote
You see exactly what needs changing, how long it takes and what it costs. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Upgrade on a test copy
We copy your site, move it to the new PHP version, update or replace incompatible code and plugins, then check checkout, login, forms and key pages.
Switch over, with a way back
A full backup first, the change made at a quiet time, then close monitoring. If anything looks wrong, we roll back in minutes.
Stay current
Optional: a care plan keeps PHP, plugins and security updates current so you're never caught by a deadline again.
What's included
- Upgrade to PHP 8.4, or 8.3 if a dependency needs it
- Deprecated and removed code fixed
- Plugins, themes and libraries updated or replaced
- Framework updates where needed (e.g. Laravel)
- Testing on a private copy before go-live
- Backup and rollback plan
- 7 days of monitoring and fixes after switch-over
Platforms we upgrade
Done by a senior engineer, not outsourced. I've spent 15+ years upgrading and running business-critical PHP platforms across ecommerce, fintech and SaaS, including bringing legacy code up to current, supported PHP versions without disrupting the business.
Farooq Usman, founder of Doplex · More about Doplex
Questions
PHP upgrade questions.
When does PHP 8.2 reach end of life?
PHP 8.2 receives security fixes until 31 December 2026. After that date no more security patches are released for it. PHP 7.4, 8.0 and 8.1 are already past end of life.
Which PHP version should I upgrade to?
For most sites we recommend PHP 8.4, which has security support until 31 December 2028. If a plugin or library isn't ready for 8.4 yet, PHP 8.3 is supported until 31 December 2027.
Will upgrading PHP break my website?
It can if the site isn't checked first, because older code and plugins may use features newer PHP versions have removed. That's why every upgrade is done and tested on a copy of your site, and the live site keeps running on the old version until everything passes.
How long does a PHP upgrade take?
Most small WordPress or WooCommerce sites take a few days from approval to go-live. Custom applications and large stores take longer, and the free compatibility check gives you a timeline before you commit.
Do I need to change hosting provider?
Usually not. Most hosts let you switch PHP version in the control panel. If your host doesn't offer a supported version, we'll recommend options and can handle the move.
My host already upgraded PHP and my site broke. Can you help?
Yes. We can get the site working again quickly, then fix the underlying compatibility problems properly so it keeps working on the new version.
Free PHP compatibility check
Find out what your upgrade involves.
Send us your website address. Within two business days you'll get:
- your current PHP version and how long it's supported
- anything in your code, plugins or theme that won't work on newer PHP
- a fixed price and timeline for the upgrade
No obligation. If we need any access to check properly, we'll ask first.