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When do updates for my website's version of PHP end?
Below is a list of all major PHP versions and the date they retired or will retire (if still actively maintained). Any version of PHP past it's 'end of life' date is listed in red and is VERY unsafe to use.
Any version of PHP that is approaching the 'end of life' date is shown in orange and should be upgraded NOW!
| PHP Version | Status & advice on upgrading | Date of retirement |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1.x | Still receiving updates - this version has 906 days of support left | 15th November, 2024 |
| 8.0.x | Still receiving updates - this version has 551 days of support left | 26th November, 2023 |
| 7.4.x | Still receiving updates - this version has 188 days of support left | 28th November, 2022 |
| 7.3.x | Retired, last updated 169 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 6th December, 2021 |
| 7.2.x | Retired, last updated 571 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 30th October, 2020 |
| 7.1.x | Retired, last updated 905 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 1st December, 2019 |
| 7.0.x | Retired, last updated 1230 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 10th January, 2019 |
| 5.6.x | Retired, last updated 1240 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 31st December, 2018 |
| 5.5.x | Retired, last updated 2133 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 21st July, 2016 |
| 5.4.x | Retired, last updated 2455 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 3rd September, 2015 |
| 5.3.x | Retired, last updated 2840 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 14th August, 2014 |
| 5.2.x | Retired, last updated 4156 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 6th January, 2011 |
| 5.1.x | Retired, last updated 5752 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 24th August, 2006 |
| 5.0.x | Retired, last updated 6105 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 5th September, 2005 |
| 4.4.x | Retired, last updated 5038 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 7th August, 2008 |
| 4.3.x | Retired, last updated 6263 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 31st March, 2005 |
| 4.2.x | Retired, last updated 7200 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 6th September, 2002 |
| 4.1.x | Retired, last updated 7378 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 12th March, 2002 |
| 4.0.x | Retired, last updated 7640 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 23rd June, 2001 |
| 3.0.x | Retired, last updated 7886 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 20th October, 2000 |
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Article last updated: 12th October, 2020