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Step 2 – Update PHP Version for WordPress To update your WordPress site's PHP version, go to Sites and select the site you'd like to change the PHP version on. Then click on the Tools tab. Under PHP Engine click on the Modify button and select your preferred PHP version in the drop-down menu.

1. Will updating PHP break my site?
2. Do I have to update PHP?
3. How do I check my PHP version?
4. Should I upgrade to PHP 7.4 WordPress?
5. Is it safe to update PHP WordPress?
6. How long does it take to upgrade PHP?
7. What does changing PHP version do?
8. What is PHP used for?
9. Is PHP still supported?

Will updating PHP break my site?

There are very little chances of a PHP update breaking your WordPress site. However, with the abundance of free and paid plugins, a single line of poor code can result in any of the common WordPress errors. The first thing you need to do is make sure that it is not a plugin or theme causing this error.

Do I have to update PHP?

One of the most important reasons to update PHP is to ensure you are running on a version that is fully supported and patched regularly for security vulnerabilities. PHP 5.4 has not been patched since 2015. And PHP 5.5 has not been patched since 2016.

How do I check my PHP version?

1. Type the following command, replacing [location] with the path to your PHP installation. 2. Typing php -v now shows the PHP version installed on your Windows system.

Should I upgrade to PHP 7.4 WordPress?

How do I know if I need to upgrade? WordPress.org recommends at least PHP 7.4. You may see a warning message in your WordPress dashboard asking you to upgrade PHP if it still uses a version lower than 7.4. You can find steps to upgrade your WordPress version below.

Is it safe to update PHP WordPress?

Your website will be more secure.

PHP, like WordPress, is maintained by its community. Because PHP is so popular, it is a target for hackers – but the latest version will have the latest security features. Older versions of PHP do not have this, so updating is essential to keep your WordPress site secure.

How long does it take to upgrade PHP?

It may take several minutes for your hosting provider to complete the PHP updating process. Make sure you don't exit the screen before it's finished to avoid causing errors. SiteGround and Kinsta are just two examples of hosting providers that let you update your WordPress PHP version using tools other than cPanel.

What does changing PHP version do?

What are the benefits of updating? Better security - The most obvious reason to update is security. Newer versions are better at countering hackers, for example, because deprecated (outdated) code is no longer supported. Faster websites - Newer PHP versions are faster.

What is PHP used for?

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is known as a general-purpose scripting language that can be used to develop dynamic and interactive websites. It was among the first server-side languages that could be embedded into HTML, making it easier to add functionality to web pages without needing to call external files for data.

Is PHP still supported?

Each release branch of PHP is fully supported for two years from its initial stable release. During this period, bugs and security issues that have been reported are fixed and are released in regular point releases.