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PHP Versions and End of Life Dates

The latest PHP version is PHP 8.5. As of Oct 23, 2026, PHP 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 are supported, and PHP 8.1 and older are end of life. If your site runs an older version than PHP 8.2, it no longer gets security updates.

Latest version

PHP 8.5

Released Nov 20, 2025

Supported versions

8.2 – 8.5

Still receive security fixes

Next end of life

PHP 8.2

On Dec 31, 2026

PHP release and support timeline

VersionReleasedActive support untilSecurity support untilFinal releaseStatus
PHP 8.5Nov 20, 2025Dec 31, 2027Dec 31, 2029–Actively supported
PHP 8.4Nov 21, 2024Dec 31, 2026Dec 31, 2028–Actively supported
PHP 8.3Nov 23, 2023Dec 31, 2025Dec 31, 2027–Security fixes only
PHP 8.2Dec 8, 2022Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2026–Security fixes only
PHP 8.1Nov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2023Dec 31, 2025–End of life
PHP 8.0Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2022Nov 26, 20238.0.30End of life
PHP 7.4Nov 28, 2019Nov 28, 2021Nov 28, 20227.4.33End of life
PHP 7.3Dec 6, 2018Dec 6, 2020Dec 6, 20217.3.33End of life
PHP 7.2Nov 30, 2017Nov 30, 2019Nov 30, 20207.2.34End of life
PHP 7.1Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2018Dec 1, 20197.1.33End of life
PHP 7.0Dec 3, 2015Jan 4, 2018Jan 10, 20197.0.33End of life
PHP 5.6Aug 28, 2014Jan 19, 2017Dec 31, 20185.6.40End of life

Source: php.net supported versions and unsupported branches. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.

What the support statuses mean

Actively supported
The version receives regular bug fixes and security patches. This is the safest choice for new projects.
Security fixes only
Only critical security issues are fixed, on an as-needed basis. Plan your upgrade.
End of life
No more releases, including security fixes. Sites on this version are exposed to known vulnerabilities and should upgrade.

Details for each PHP version

  • PHP 8.5Actively supported
  • PHP 8.4Actively supported
  • PHP 8.3Security fixes only
  • PHP 8.2Security fixes only
  • PHP 8.1End of life
  • PHP 8.0End of life
  • PHP 7.4End of life
  • PHP 7.3End of life
  • PHP 7.2End of life
  • PHP 7.1End of life
  • PHP 7.0End of life
  • PHP 5.6End of life

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PHP versions FAQ

What is the latest PHP version?

The latest PHP version is PHP 8.5, released on Nov 20, 2025.

Which PHP versions are currently supported?

As of Oct 23, 2026, PHP 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 are supported. PHP 8.4, 8.5 receive active support (bug and security fixes); the others receive security fixes only.

Which PHP versions are end of life?

PHP 8.1 and all older versions are end of life and no longer receive security updates.

Which PHP version reaches end of life next?

PHP 8.2 is next: its security support ends on Dec 31, 2026.

How long is a PHP version supported?

Under the current release policy, each PHP version gets two years of active support followed by two years of security-only support. Support periods end on December 31 of the final year.