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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 954 days of support left | 26th November, 2023 |
| 7.4.x | Still receiving updates - this version has 591 days of support left | 28th November, 2022 |
| 7.3.x | Still receiving updates - this version has 234 days of support left | 6th December, 2021 |
| 7.2.x | Retired, last updated 168 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 30th October, 2020 |
| 7.1.x | Retired, last updated 502 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 1st December, 2019 |
| 7.0.x | Retired, last updated 827 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 10th January, 2019 |
| 5.6.x | Retired, last updated 837 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 31st December, 2018 |
| 5.5.x | Retired, last updated 1730 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 21st July, 2016 |
| 5.4.x | Retired, last updated 2052 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 3rd September, 2015 |
| 5.3.x | Retired, last updated 2437 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 14th August, 2014 |
| 5.2.x | Retired, last updated 3753 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 6th January, 2011 |
| 5.1.x | Retired, last updated 5349 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 24th August, 2006 |
| 5.0.x | Retired, last updated 5702 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 5th September, 2005 |
| 4.4.x | Retired, last updated 4635 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 7th August, 2008 |
| 4.3.x | Retired, last updated 5860 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 31st March, 2005 |
| 4.2.x | Retired, last updated 6797 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 6th September, 2002 |
| 4.1.x | Retired, last updated 6975 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 12th March, 2002 |
| 4.0.x | Retired, last updated 7237 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 23rd June, 2001 |
| 3.0.x | Retired, last updated 7483 days ago - URGENT UPGRADE REQUIRED! | 20th October, 2000 |
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Article last updated: 12th October, 2020