Upgrading your PHP version is quick and safe.
Prerequisites
Access to cPanel or
Access to Funio Hub
Task completion: 5 minutes
Expertise: intermediate
How to do it?
Log in to your cPanel.
In the Software section, choose Select PHP Version.
View your current PHP version and selected PHP extensions.
Compare your current version with the table below.
Choose a New PHP version
Click the Apply button to confirm
Test your Website
Tips Before Upgrading
Backup your site and database before making changes.
Update your CMS and plugins.
Check requirements
Contact support if you need any help
Compare PHP Versions
PHP Version | Release Date | Support EOL |
5.2 | 2 November 2006 | 6 January 2011 |
5.3 | 30 June 2009 | 14 August 2014 |
5.4 | 1 March 2012 | 3 September 2015 |
5.5 | 20 June 2013 | 10 July 2016 |
5.6 | 28 August 2014 | 31 December 2018 |
7.0 | 3 December 2015 | 3 December 2018 |
7.1 | 1 December 2016 | 1 December 2019 |
7.2 | 30 November 2017 | 30 November 2020 |
7.3 | 28 November 2019 | 6 December 2021 |
7.4 | 28 August 2019 | 28 November 2022 |
8.0 | 26 November 2020 | 26 November 2023 |
8.1 | 25 November 2021 | 31 December 2025 |
8.2 | 24 November 2022 | 31 December 2026 |
8.3 | 23 November 2023 | 31 December 2027 |
8.4 | 21 November 2024 | 31 December 2028 |
How to Test your Website?
Visit your website to ensure everything works normally.
Test critical pages and forms.
Check for errors or missing functionality.
If you use WordPress or another CMS, check the Plugins → Site Health or Tools → Status section for compatibility warnings.
Update your CMS, themes, and plugins.
Note: If something doesn’t work, you can temporarily switch back to your previous version. If you don’t have experience with this process, we recommend contacting your developer.
Best Practices
Always upgrade the CMS before PHP
Test on staging when possible
Remove abandoned extensions
Keep PHP updated for security