PHP 7.4 End of Life

End of life

PHP 7.4 reached end of life on Nov 28, 2022. It no longer receives security updates; the final release was PHP 7.4.33.

PHP 7.4 has been end of life for 1,425 days. Websites still running it are exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities.

PHP 7.4 support timeline

Released: Nov 28, 2019
Active support until: Nov 28, 2021
Security support until (EOL): Nov 28, 2022
Final release: PHP 7.4.33
Status today: End of life

Source: php.net. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.

What’s new in PHP 7.4

Typed properties
Arrow functions (fn)
Null coalescing assignment (??=)
Spread operator in arrays
Opcache preloading
FFI (Foreign Function Interface)

Upgrading from PHP 7.4

The smallest safe jump is to PHP 8.4, the closest version with active support; you can also go straight to PHP 8.5. Upgrading several versions at once is common, but review the deprecations of every version in between.

Back up your files and database.
Check that your framework, CMS, theme and plugins support PHP 8.4. Test on a staging copy first.
Read the official migration guides on php.net for each version between 7.4 and 8.4.
Switch the PHP version in your hosting panel or install the new php-fpm package, then watch the error log.
Run the PHP Version Checker again to confirm.

Is your website still on PHP 7.4?

Check any URL for free and see the detected PHP version, the evidence behind it, and its support status.

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PHP 7.4 FAQ

When was PHP 7.4 released?

PHP 7.4 was released on Nov 28, 2019.

When does PHP 7.4 reach end of life?

PHP 7.4 reached end of life on Nov 28, 2022. It no longer receives security updates; the final release was PHP 7.4.33.

Is PHP 7.4 still safe to use?

No. Because PHP 7.4 is end of life, newly discovered vulnerabilities will not be patched. Upgrade to PHP 8.4 or another supported version.

What should I upgrade PHP 7.4 to?

Upgrade to PHP 8.4, the closest version that still has active support, or go straight to PHP 8.5 if your application and plugins support it. Supported versions: 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5.

How do I check if my website runs PHP 7.4?

Enter your site URL in the PHP Version Checker, or run php -v on the server. In WordPress, go to Tools → Site Health → Info → Server.

Upgrading from PHP 7.4

Back up your files and database.

Check that your framework, CMS, theme and plugins support PHP 8.4. Test on a staging copy first.

Read the official migration guides on php.net for each version between 7.4 and 8.4.

Switch the PHP version in your hosting panel or install the new php-fpm package, then watch the error log.

Run the PHP Version Checker again to confirm.

PHP 7.4 FAQ

When was PHP 7.4 released?

PHP 7.4 was released on Nov 28, 2019.

When does PHP 7.4 reach end of life?

PHP 7.4 reached end of life on Nov 28, 2022. It no longer receives security updates; the final release was PHP 7.4.33.

Is PHP 7.4 still safe to use?

No. Because PHP 7.4 is end of life, newly discovered vulnerabilities will not be patched. Upgrade to PHP 8.4 or another supported version.

What should I upgrade PHP 7.4 to?

Upgrade to PHP 8.4, the closest version that still has active support, or go straight to PHP 8.5 if your application and plugins support it. Supported versions: 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5.

How do I check if my website runs PHP 7.4?

Enter your site URL in the PHP Version Checker, or run php -v on the server. In WordPress, go to Tools → Site Health → Info → Server.