Short answer: The newest tracked PHP release is 8.5, and the version to run today is 8.5. 4 of 18 tracked releases are still receiving support.
At a glance
- Latest tracked release: 8.5, build 8.5.9 (2026.07.30)
- Recommended version to run: 8.5 (security support until 2029.12.31)
- Releases still receiving support: 4 of 18 tracked (2 in full active support)
- Next to lose security support: 8.2 on 2026.12.31 (about 150 days from now)
This page is an automatically maintained PHP support-status reference, rebuilt daily from structured lifecycle data so the versions, dates, and statuses stay current.
What the statuses mean
- Active support: Gets both new fixes and security patches. Safe to run.
- Security support only: No longer gets general bug fixes, but still receives security patches. Plan an upgrade before the security date passes.
- Security support ended (end of life): No more updates of any kind. Avoid for anything important or internet-connected.
Current support status
| Release | Latest tracked version | Released | Active support until | Security support until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | 8.5.9 2026.07.30 |
2025.11.20 | 2027.12.31 | 2029.12.31 | Active support |
| 8.4 | 8.4.24 2026.07.30 |
2024.11.21 | 2026.12.31 | 2028.12.31 | Active support |
| 8.3 | 8.3.33 2026.07.30 |
2023.11.23 | 2025.12.31 | 2027.12.31 | Security support only |
| 8.2 | 8.2.33 2026.07.30 |
2022.12.08 | 2024.12.31 | 2026.12.31 | Security support only |
| 8.1 | 8.1.34 2025.12.18 |
2021.11.25 | 2023.11.25 | 2025.12.31 | Security support ended |
| 8.0 | 8.0.30 2023.08.03 |
2020.11.26 | 2022.11.26 | 2023.11.26 | Security support ended |
| 7.4 | 7.4.33 2022.11.03 |
2019.11.28 | 2021.11.28 | 2022.11.28 | Security support ended |
| 7.3 | 7.3.33 2021.11.18 |
2018.12.06 | 2020.12.06 | 2021.12.06 | Security support ended |
| 7.2 | 7.2.34 2020.10.01 |
2017.11.30 | 2019.11.30 | 2020.11.30 | Security support ended |
| 7.1 | 7.1.33 2019.10.24 |
2016.12.01 | 2018.12.01 | 2019.12.01 | Security support ended |
| 7.0 | 7.0.33 2019.01.10 |
2015.12.03 | 2018.01.04 | 2019.01.10 | Security support ended |
| 5.6 | 5.6.40 2019.01.10 |
2014.08.28 | 2017.01.19 | 2018.12.31 | Security support ended |
| 5.5 | 5.5.38 2016.07.21 |
2013.06.20 | 2015.07.10 | 2016.07.21 | Security support ended |
| 5.4 | 5.4.45 2015.09.03 |
2012.03.01 | 2014.09.14 | 2015.09.14 | Security support ended |
| 5.3 | 5.3.29 2014.08.14 |
2009.06.30 | 2011.06.30 | 2014.08.14 | Security support ended |
| 5.2 | 5.2.17 2011.01.06 |
2006.11.02 | 2008.11.02 | 2011.01.06 | Security support ended |
| 5.1 | 5.1.6 2006.08.24 |
2005.11.24 | 2006.08.24 | 2006.08.24 | Security support ended |
| 5.0 | 5.0.5 2005.09.05 |
2004.07.13 | 2005.09.05 | 2005.09.05 | Security support ended |
Which PHP version should you use?
Run 8.5, the newest release in active support. It receives both general fixes and security patches, scheduled through 2029.12.31. The oldest version still getting security patches is 8.2, which ends 2026.12.31.
Support ending soon
8.2 loses security support on 2026.12.31, about 150 days from now. If you still run it, plan the upgrade before that date so you do not sit on an unsupported version.
Quick answers
What is the latest version of PHP?
The newest tracked release is 8.5, with latest build 8.5.9 (2026.07.30).
Which version of PHP should I use?
Use 8.5. It is the newest release in active support, covered through 2029.12.31.
Is PHP 8.5 still supported?
Yes. PHP 8.5 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is 8.5.9.
Is PHP 8.4 still supported?
Yes. PHP 8.4 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is 8.4.24.
Is PHP 8.3 still supported?
Partly. PHP 8.3 is past active support but still receives security patches. Active support ended 2025.12.31; plan an upgrade before the security date passes.
Is PHP 8.2 still supported?
Partly. PHP 8.2 is past active support but still receives security patches. Active support ended 2024.12.31; plan an upgrade before the security date passes.
Is PHP 8.1 still supported?
No. PHP 8.1 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2025.12.31, so it no longer receives updates.
Is PHP 8.0 still supported?
No. PHP 8.0 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2023.11.26, so it no longer receives updates.
When does PHP 8.2 reach end of life?
Security support for 8.2 is scheduled to end 2026.12.31. After that it no longer receives updates of any kind.
What to do next
- If your release is in active support, install the latest available update.
- If it is security-support only, schedule an upgrade before the security support date passes.
- If support has ended, move off that version before using it for important work or internet-connected systems.
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Source and update policy
Data source: endoflife.date PHP lifecycle data. Release policy: vendor policy page. Vendor release-note links are included in the table when the dataset provides them.
Last checked: 2026.08.03. Generated from structured lifecycle data. Always verify vendor documentation before making production upgrade decisions.
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