{"id":2578,"date":"2026-09-28T17:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/?p=2578"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:58:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:28:32","slug":"how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change PHP Version for WordPress: A Complete Guide?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Change_PHP_Version_for_WordPress_A_Complete_Guide\" >How to Change PHP Version for WordPress: A Complete Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#What_Is_the_PHP_Version_in_WordPress\" >What Is the PHP Version in WordPress?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Why_Should_You_Change_the_PHP_Version\" >Why Should You Change the PHP Version?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#1_Security\" >1. Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#2_Performance\" >2. Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#3_WordPress_Compatibility\" >3. WordPress Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#4_Plugin_Compatibility\" >4. Plugin Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#5_Hosting_Requirements\" >5. Hosting Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Before_Changing_the_PHP_Version\" >Before Changing the PHP Version<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Create_a_Full_Backup\" >Create a Full Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Update_WordPress\" >Update WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Update_Plugins_and_Themes\" >Update Plugins and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Check_Plugin_Compatibility\" >Check Plugin Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Test_on_Staging\" >Test on Staging<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Check_Your_Current_PHP_Version\" >How to Check Your Current PHP Version<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Method_1_WordPress_Site_Health\" >Method 1: WordPress Site Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Method_2_Hosting_Control_Panel\" >Method 2: Hosting Control Panel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Change_PHP_Version_in_cPanel\" >How to Change PHP Version in cPanel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_cPanel\" >Step 1: Log in to cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_2_Open_MultiPHP_Manager\" >Step 2: Open MultiPHP Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_3_Select_Your_Domain\" >Step 3: Select Your Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_4_Choose_the_PHP_Version\" >Step 4: Choose the PHP Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_5_Apply_the_Change\" >Step 5: Apply the Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_6_Test_Your_Website\" >Step 6: Test Your Website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Change_PHP_Version_in_DirectAdmin\" >How to Change PHP Version in DirectAdmin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_DirectAdmin\" >Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_2_Open_Domain_Settings\" >Step 2: Open Domain Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_3_Select_the_PHP_Version\" >Step 3: Select the PHP Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_4_Save_the_Configuration\" >Step 4: Save the Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_5_Test_WordPress\" >Step 5: Test WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Change_PHP_Version_on_a_VPS_or_Dedicated_Server\" >How to Change PHP Version on a VPS or Dedicated Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Change_PHP_Version_Using_htaccess\" >How to Change PHP Version Using .htaccess<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Change_PHP_Version_Using_SSH\" >How to Change PHP Version Using SSH<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#CLI_PHP_vs_Website_PHP\" >CLI PHP vs Website PHP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#What_PHP_Version_Should_WordPress_Use\" >What PHP Version Should WordPress Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#What_Happens_After_Changing_PHP\" >What Happens After Changing PHP?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Frontend\" >Frontend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#WordPress_Dashboard\" >WordPress Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#E-commerce_Websites\" >E-commerce Websites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Common_Problems_After_Changing_PHP_Version\" >Common Problems After Changing PHP Version<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#1_White_Screen_or_Critical_Error\" >1. White Screen or Critical Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#2_Deprecated_PHP_Warnings\" >2. Deprecated PHP Warnings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#3_Plugin_Stops_Working\" >3. Plugin Stops Working<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#4_Theme_Problems\" >4. Theme Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#5_Missing_PHP_Extensions\" >5. Missing PHP Extensions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Troubleshoot_a_Broken_WordPress_Website\" >How to Troubleshoot a Broken WordPress Website<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_1_Check_Error_Logs\" >Step 1: Check Error Logs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_2_Identify_the_Error\" >Step 2: Identify the Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_3_Disable_the_Problematic_Plugin\" >Step 3: Disable the Problematic Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_4_Check_the_Theme\" >Step 4: Check the Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Step_5_Roll_Back_PHP_Temporarily\" >Step 5: Roll Back PHP Temporarily<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#PHP_Version_Changes_and_WordPress_Performance\" >PHP Version Changes and WordPress Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Best_Practices_When_Changing_PHP_Version\" >Best Practices When Changing PHP Version<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#1_Back_Up_First\" >1. Back Up First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#2_Test_on_Staging\" >2. Test on Staging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#3_Update_WordPress_Components\" >3. Update WordPress Components<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#4_Check_Compatibility\" >4. Check Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#5_Change_One_Major_Variable_at_a_Time\" >5. Change One Major Variable at a Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#6_Monitor_Error_Logs\" >6. Monitor Error Logs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#7_Test_Important_Features\" >7. Test Important Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_change_PHP_version_from_WordPress\" >Can I change PHP version from WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Will_changing_PHP_version_delete_my_WordPress_website\" >Will changing PHP version delete my WordPress website?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_change_PHP_version_in_cPanel\" >Can I change PHP version in cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_change_PHP_version_in_DirectAdmin\" >Can I change PHP version in DirectAdmin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#What_if_my_website_breaks_after_changing_PHP\" >What if my website breaks after changing PHP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Does_changing_PHP_version_improve_WordPress_speed\" >Does changing PHP version improve WordPress speed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-php-version-for-wordpress-a-complete-guide\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_PHP_Version_for_WordPress_A_Complete_Guide\"><\/span>How to Change PHP Version for WordPress: A Complete Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PHP is one of the core technologies that powers WordPress. The PHP version running on your hosting server can affect your website&#8217;s <strong>performance, security, compatibility, and reliability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As WordPress, themes, and plugins evolve, older PHP versions eventually become outdated. Running a supported PHP version can provide access to security improvements and newer language features while potentially improving performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, changing PHP versions should be done carefully. An incompatible plugin or theme can cause errors after the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains how to <strong>check, change, and safely test the PHP version used by a WordPress website<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_PHP_Version_in_WordPress\"><\/span>What Is the PHP Version in WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress itself does not normally determine the PHP version used by your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, PHP is installed and configured on your hosting server. When someone visits your WordPress website, the web server passes PHP requests to the configured PHP runtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, your hosting account might currently use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>PHP 8.1<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may later change it to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>PHP 8.3<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact PHP versions available depend on your hosting provider and server configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Change_the_PHP_Version\"><\/span>Why Should You Change the PHP Version?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several reasons to change PHP versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Security\"><\/span>1. Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older PHP versions eventually stop receiving security support. Moving to a currently supported release helps keep the server environment more secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Performance\"><\/span>2. Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newer PHP releases can provide performance improvements compared with older versions, although the actual improvement varies by application and workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_WordPress_Compatibility\"><\/span>3. WordPress Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New WordPress releases, themes, and plugins may increasingly rely on newer PHP features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Plugin_Compatibility\"><\/span>4. Plugin Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some modern plugins may require a newer PHP version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hosting_Requirements\"><\/span>5. Hosting Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your hosting provider may eventually retire older PHP versions and require customers to migrate to newer releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_Changing_the_PHP_Version\"><\/span>Before Changing the PHP Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t change PHP versions on a production website without preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Full_Backup\"><\/span>Create a Full Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uploads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuration files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the backup can actually be restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_WordPress\"><\/span>Update WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dashboard \u2192 Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install available WordPress updates where appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Plugins_and_Themes\"><\/span>Update Plugins and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outdated plugins and themes are more likely to cause compatibility problems after changing PHP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Plugin_Compatibility\"><\/span>Check Plugin Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the documentation for important plugins, especially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>E-commerce plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page builders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caching plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom plugins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_on_Staging\"><\/span>Test on Staging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your hosting provider offers staging, clone the website and change PHP on the staging copy first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the safest ways to identify compatibility issues before affecting your live website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_Current_PHP_Version\"><\/span>How to Check Your Current PHP Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several ways to determine which PHP version your WordPress website is using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_WordPress_Site_Health\"><\/span>Method 1: WordPress Site Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to WordPress and go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tools \u2192 Site Health \u2192 Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the <strong>Server<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should see information about the PHP environment, including the PHP version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>PHP version: 8.2.x<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Hosting_Control_Panel\"><\/span>Method 2: Hosting Control Panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your hosting control panel may display the PHP version assigned to your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your hosting platform, you might find it under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PHP Selector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MultiPHP Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP Configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select PHP Version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domain PHP Settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_PHP_Version_in_cPanel\"><\/span>How to Change PHP Version in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your WordPress website uses cPanel, changing PHP versions is usually straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_cPanel\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign in to your hosting account and open <strong>cPanel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Open_MultiPHP_Manager\"><\/span>Step 2: Open MultiPHP Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MultiPHP Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact interface can vary depending on your hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_Your_Domain\"><\/span>Step 3: Select Your Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the domain containing your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Choose_the_PHP_Version\"><\/span>Step 4: Choose the PHP Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the desired PHP version from the available list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>PHP 8.1\nPHP 8.2\nPHP 8.3<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a version supported by your WordPress installation, themes, plugins, and hosting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Apply_the_Change\"><\/span>Step 5: Apply the Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> or the equivalent save button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The server will assign the selected PHP version to your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Test_Your_Website\"><\/span>Step 6: Test Your Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress login<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check for PHP errors or broken functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_PHP_Version_in_DirectAdmin\"><\/span>How to Change PHP Version in DirectAdmin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DirectAdmin hosting environments can also provide PHP version management, although the exact interface depends on the server administrator&#8217;s configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_DirectAdmin\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access your DirectAdmin account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Open_Domain_Settings\"><\/span>Step 2: Open Domain Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the domain associated with your WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for PHP-related settings or a PHP version selector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_the_PHP_Version\"><\/span>Step 3: Select the PHP Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the desired PHP version from the versions available on your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>PHP 8.1\nPHP 8.2\nPHP 8.3<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Save_the_Configuration\"><\/span>Step 4: Save the Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply the new PHP version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Test_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 5: Test WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the website and test important functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your hosting account does not provide a PHP selector, contact your hosting provider or server administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_PHP_Version_on_a_VPS_or_Dedicated_Server\"><\/span>How to Change PHP Version on a VPS or Dedicated Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you manage your own VPS or dedicated server, changing PHP is more involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may need to configure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PHP packages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP-FPM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nginx<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual hosts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server pools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a server might have several PHP-FPM versions installed simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your web server then determines which PHP-FPM service processes requests for a particular website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical configuration might look conceptually like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Website\n   \u2193\nWeb Server\n   \u2193\nPHP-FPM 8.x\n   \u2193\nWordPress<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When changing PHP versions manually, make sure all required WordPress PHP extensions are available for the new version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common extensions used by WordPress environments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>curl\ndom\nfileinfo\nhash\njson\nmbstring\nmysqli\nopenssl\npcre\nxml\nzip<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact extensions required can vary depending on WordPress, plugins, themes, and server configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_PHP_Version_Using_htaccess\"><\/span>How to Change PHP Version Using .htaccess<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Apache hosting environments allow administrators to select a PHP version through <code>.htaccess<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a hosting provider might supply a configuration similar to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>AddHandler application\/x-httpd-php83 .php<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>the correct syntax depends entirely on your hosting provider and server configuration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not copy a PHP handler line from another server and assume it will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An incorrect handler can cause errors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>500 Internal Server Error<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your hosting provider gives you a specific PHP handler, use the syntax they provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_PHP_Version_Using_SSH\"><\/span>How to Change PHP Version Using SSH<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a VPS or dedicated server, administrators can manage PHP versions through SSH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commands depend on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distribution version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apache or Nginx<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP installation method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP-FPM configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting control panel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a server may have multiple PHP binaries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>php8.1\nphp8.2\nphp8.3<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing the command-line PHP version does not necessarily change the PHP version used by a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CLI_PHP_vs_Website_PHP\"><\/span>CLI PHP vs Website PHP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>php -v<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and see one PHP version while your website uses another PHP-FPM version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, changing the CLI version alone may not change WordPress&#8217;s PHP runtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_PHP_Version_Should_WordPress_Use\"><\/span>What PHP Version Should WordPress Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best PHP version depends on the versions supported by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your WordPress release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your hosting platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your custom code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, you should use a <strong>currently supported PHP release that is compatible with your complete WordPress stack<\/strong>, rather than choosing a version simply because it is the newest one available on the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before switching, check the requirements of your important plugins and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_Changing_PHP\"><\/span>What Happens After Changing PHP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, the change takes effect quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, depending on the hosting environment, you may need to restart or reload PHP-FPM or another server service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After changing the PHP version, test the website thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frontend\"><\/span>Frontend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blog posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Dashboard\"><\/span>WordPress Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E-commerce_Websites\"><\/span>E-commerce Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your website processes orders, also test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment gateway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer login<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order emails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Problems_After_Changing_PHP_Version\"><\/span>Common Problems After Changing PHP Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_White_Screen_or_Critical_Error\"><\/span>1. White Screen or Critical Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A plugin or theme may contain code that is incompatible with the new PHP version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress may display:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>There has been a critical error on this website.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the WordPress recovery mode notification or server\/PHP error logs to identify the problematic component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Deprecated_PHP_Warnings\"><\/span>2. Deprecated PHP Warnings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newer PHP versions can expose deprecated functions or coding practices in older plugins and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The solution is usually to update the affected software or replace outdated code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Plugin_Stops_Working\"><\/span>3. Plugin Stops Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An older plugin may not support the PHP version you selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the plugin&#8217;s documentation and update it if a compatible version exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Theme_Problems\"><\/span>4. Theme Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Custom or outdated themes can also contain PHP code that doesn&#8217;t work correctly with newer versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switching temporarily to a current default WordPress theme can help determine whether the theme is causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Missing_PHP_Extensions\"><\/span>5. Missing PHP Extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new PHP version may not have all required extensions installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can cause plugins or WordPress functionality to stop working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask your hosting provider to verify the required PHP extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Troubleshoot_a_Broken_WordPress_Website\"><\/span>How to Troubleshoot a Broken WordPress Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the website breaks immediately after changing PHP, don&#8217;t panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Check_Error_Logs\"><\/span>Step 1: Check Error Logs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at your hosting panel&#8217;s PHP or server error logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Identify_the_Error\"><\/span>Step 2: Identify the Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for messages mentioning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plugin names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theme files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatal errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing extensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Disable_the_Problematic_Plugin\"><\/span>Step 3: Disable the Problematic Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the error identifies a plugin, temporarily disable it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Check_the_Theme\"><\/span>Step 4: Check the Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the error points to the theme, switch to a compatible default theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Roll_Back_PHP_Temporarily\"><\/span>Step 5: Roll Back PHP Temporarily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot resolve the compatibility problem quickly, switch back to the previous PHP version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this as a troubleshooting step rather than a permanent solution if the previous version is outdated or unsupported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PHP_Version_Changes_and_WordPress_Performance\"><\/span>PHP Version Changes and WordPress Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing PHP versions can affect performance, but the result depends on the entire hosting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Performance is influenced by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PHP version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPU resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database queries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object caching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page caching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, simply changing PHP versions should not be treated as a guaranteed solution for a slow website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If performance is the goal, measure the website before and after the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_When_Changing_PHP_Version\"><\/span>Best Practices When Changing PHP Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these recommendations to reduce the risk of problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Back_Up_First\"><\/span>1. Back Up First<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always create a recent backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Test_on_Staging\"><\/span>2. Test on Staging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a staging environment whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_WordPress_Components\"><\/span>3. Update WordPress Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep WordPress, plugins, and themes updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_Compatibility\"><\/span>4. Check Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review requirements for critical plugins and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Change_One_Major_Variable_at_a_Time\"><\/span>5. Change One Major Variable at a Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid changing PHP, the database server, web server, plugins, and themes simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Monitor_Error_Logs\"><\/span>6. Monitor Error Logs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch PHP and web server logs after the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Test_Important_Features\"><\/span>7. Test Important Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t just check whether the homepage loads. Test the functions your visitors actually use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_PHP_version_from_WordPress\"><\/span>Can I change PHP version from WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, no. PHP is controlled by the hosting\/server environment rather than the WordPress dashboard. Some hosting platforms provide PHP management tools separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_changing_PHP_version_delete_my_WordPress_website\"><\/span>Will changing PHP version delete my WordPress website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing the PHP version normally does not delete WordPress files or the database. However, incompatible code can cause errors, which is why a backup is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_PHP_version_in_cPanel\"><\/span>Can I change PHP version in cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if your hosting provider has enabled PHP version management. You may find the option under <strong>MultiPHP Manager<\/strong>, <strong>PHP Selector<\/strong>, or a similar tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_PHP_version_in_DirectAdmin\"><\/span>Can I change PHP version in DirectAdmin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, when the server administrator has enabled PHP version selection. The exact interface depends on the DirectAdmin configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_website_breaks_after_changing_PHP\"><\/span>What if my website breaks after changing PHP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check PHP and WordPress error logs, identify the incompatible plugin or theme, and temporarily switch back to the previous PHP version if necessary while troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_changing_PHP_version_improve_WordPress_speed\"><\/span>Does changing PHP version improve WordPress speed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can contribute to better performance in some environments, but the actual result depends on the website, PHP version, hosting resources, plugins, theme, caching, and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing the PHP version is an important part of maintaining a modern WordPress website. A supported PHP release can provide security improvements, compatibility with newer software, and potential performance benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>PHP version changes should be treated as a server-level change rather than a simple WordPress setting<\/strong>. Always create a backup, check plugin and theme compatibility, and test the website after switching versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For websites hosted on <strong>cPanel or DirectAdmin<\/strong>, the process is usually straightforward when the hosting provider provides a PHP version selector. On VPS or dedicated servers, administrators may need to configure PHP-FPM, web-server settings, extensions, and virtual hosts manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The safest approach is simple: <strong>backup \u2192 test \u2192 change PHP \u2192 verify \u2192 monitor<\/strong>. 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