PHP End of Life Dates
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Developers working on web development projects often rely on a general-purpose scripting language that can efficiently handle various tasks, and PHP has been a go-to choice for many since its creation by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1993 and subsequent release in 1995. The PHP Group is now responsible for maintaining the language, ensuring it stays relevant and secure for its users. PHP's popularity stems from its flexibility and the vast community that contributes to its development and support. The language has evolved significantly over the years, with the PHP Group continually working to improve its performance, security, and feature set.
The end-of-life landscape for PHP is complex, with a total of 18 versions released to date. Out of these, 14 versions have already reached their end-of-life, leaving 4 active versions that continue to receive support and security updates. The latest stable version, 8.5.7, is the current benchmark for developers, offering the most up-to-date features and security patches. However, version 8.2 is set to expire on December 31, 2026, marking an important deadline for developers who still rely on this version. This follows the expiration of version 8.1 on December 31, 2025, highlighting the need for developers to stay vigilant about version updates to avoid potential security risks.
The security picture for PHP is a critical aspect that developers must consider, with a total of 51 CVEs tracked to date. Out of these, 14 are classified as critical, underscoring the potential risks associated with using outdated or vulnerable versions of the language. Version 8.4 is particularly affected, with 13 reported CVEs, making it essential for developers using this version to take immediate action to upgrade or apply necessary security patches. Given these statistics, it is crucial for developers to prioritize PHP version updates and security audits to protect their applications from potential exploits, ensuring the continued integrity and reliability of their web development projects.
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Until EOL | Latest | CVEs | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 31, 2027 | Dec 31, 2029 | in 1256d | 8.5.8 | Active | ||
| 8.4 | Nov 21, 2024 | Dec 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2028 | in 891d | 8.4.23 | Active | ||
| 8.3 | Nov 23, 2023 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2027 | in 525d | 8.3.32 | Active | ||
| 8.2 | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2026 | in 160d | 8.2.32 | Active | ||
| 8.1 | Nov 25, 2021 | Nov 25, 2023 | Dec 31, 2025 | 205d ago | 8.1.34 | EOL | ||
| 8.0 | Nov 26, 2020 | Nov 26, 2022 | Nov 26, 2023 | 971d ago | 8.0.30 | EOL | ||
| 7.4 | Nov 28, 2019 | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 28, 2022 | 1334d ago | 7.4.33 | EOL | ||
| 7.3 | Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 6, 2020 | Dec 6, 2021 | 1691d ago | 7.3.33 | EOL | ||
| 7.2 | Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2019 | Nov 30, 2020 | 2062d ago | 7.2.34 | EOL | ||
| 7.1 | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2019 | 2427d ago | 7.1.33 | EOL | ||
| 7.0 | Dec 3, 2015 | Jan 4, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 | 2752d ago | 7.0.33 | EOL | ||
| 5.6 | Aug 28, 2014 | Jan 19, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | 2762d ago | 5.6.40 | EOL | ||
| 5.5 | Jun 20, 2013 | Jul 10, 2015 | Jul 21, 2016 | 3655d ago | 5.5.38 | EOL | ||
| 5.4 | Mar 1, 2012 | Sep 14, 2014 | Sep 14, 2015 | 3966d ago | 5.4.45 | EOL | ||
| 5.3 | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2011 | Aug 14, 2014 | 4362d ago | 5.3.29 | EOL | ||
| 5.2 | Nov 2, 2006 | Nov 2, 2008 | Jan 6, 2011 | 5678d ago | 5.2.17 | EOL | ||
| 5.1 | Nov 24, 2005 | Aug 24, 2006 | Aug 24, 2006 | 7274d ago | 5.1.6 | EOL | ||
| 5.0 | Jul 13, 2004 | Sep 5, 2005 | Sep 5, 2005 | 7627d ago | 5.0.5 | EOL |
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD
