How to Update PHP Version on WordPress Site Before Dec 31

Developer typing code on a laptop while learning how to update PHP version on WordPress site

Your WordPress site runs on PHP, the programming language WordPress is written in. On December 31, 2026, the PHP project ends security support for PHP 8.2 — and a site still running it enters 2027 on an unsupported engine. This guide shows how to update PHP version on WordPress site hosting safely: check, back up, … Read more