PHP 7.3 will go end of life on 06 Dec 2021

PHP 7.3 goes end of life (EOL) on the 6th December 2021 meaning known security flaws will no longer be fixed and sites are exposed to significant security vulnerabilities.

It is important to update them to a newer version. We would recommend updating to either:

• 7.4 supported until 28 November 2022
• 8.0 supported until 26 November 2023

As with any upgrade you will want to test your site on the new version before migrating. You may need to get your developers to update some code, check plugins and app versions for the new PHP supportability:

• Deprecated Features when migrating from 7.3 to 7.4
• Deprecated Features when migrating from 7.4 to 8.0

PHP 8 is still very new and untested but a lot of CMS’s are supporting it. WordPress 5.6 has stated that they are “Beta compatible” with PHP 8.0 however there is still a way to go for a number of plugins.

Not sure what version your server is on? Maybe it’s time for a Server Audit so you have a full picture of your infrastructure – We produce a traffic light report telling you the good, the bad and the ugly…

Otherwise want a hand with your PHP upgrade? Get in touch!