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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0.x | Still receiving updates - this version has 846 days of support left | 26th November, 2023 |
| 7.4.x | Still receiving updates - this version has 483 days of support left | 28th November, 2022 |
| 7.3.x | Still receiving updates - this version has 126 days of support left | 6th December, 2021 |
| 7.2.x | Retired, last updated 276 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 30th October, 2020 |
| 7.1.x | Retired, last updated 610 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 1st December, 2019 |
| 7.0.x | Retired, last updated 935 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 10th January, 2019 |
| 5.6.x | Retired, last updated 945 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 31st December, 2018 |
| 5.5.x | Retired, last updated 1838 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 21st July, 2016 |
| 5.4.x | Retired, last updated 2160 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 3rd September, 2015 |
| 5.3.x | Retired, last updated 2545 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 14th August, 2014 |
| 5.2.x | Retired, last updated 3861 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 6th January, 2011 |
| 5.1.x | Retired, last updated 5457 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 24th August, 2006 |
| 5.0.x | Retired, last updated 5810 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 5th September, 2005 |
| 4.4.x | Retired, last updated 4743 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 7th August, 2008 |
| 4.3.x | Retired, last updated 5968 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 31st March, 2005 |
| 4.2.x | Retired, last updated 6905 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 6th September, 2002 |
| 4.1.x | Retired, last updated 7083 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 12th March, 2002 |
| 4.0.x | Retired, last updated 7345 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 23rd June, 2001 |
| 3.0.x | Retired, last updated 7591 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 20th October, 2000 |
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Article last updated: 12th October, 2020