Shared Hosting Removal of PHP 8.2 - January 2027

In January 2027 we will be removing PHP 8.2 from our shared hosting web servers, and PHP 8.3 will become the default PHP version.

Why is PHP 8.2 being removed?
Security support for PHP 8.2 ends on 31st December 2026. After this date it will no longer receive security fixes, so it is not safe to keep running on shared servers.

What happens to my website?
Any website still set to PHP 8.2 will be moved to PHP 8.3 automatically. Most websites will carry on working without any changes, but older scripts, plugins or themes may need updating.

What should I do now?
We recommend switching your website to PHP 8.3 or newer now and testing it, so any issues can be fixed before the change. You can select the PHP version your website uses in the control panel, with PHP 8.3 and all newer versions available. Refer to www.webwiz.net/kb/controlpanel-tutorials/website-change-php-version.htm for more information.

What if I need PHP 8.2 in the long term?
Our Enterprise Web Hosting plans are not hosted on a shared server and can be set up with the PHP version of your choice. For more information, visit www.webwiz.net/web-hosting/windows-dedicated-web-hosting.htm.

More questions?
Please contact support at www.webwiz.net/support