Verified 2026-10-01
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PHP support windows
PHP branches receive two years of active support followed by two years of security-only support. The published schedule is the authority; a release being installed widely does not extend its upstream support.
As checked on 1 October 2026:
| Branch | Active support ends | Security support ends |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2026 |
| 8.3 | 31 December 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
| 8.4 | 31 December 2026 | 31 December 2028 |
| 8.5 | 31 December 2027 | 31 December 2029 |
Use the official schedule when making an upgrade decision. PHP 8.2 and 8.3 are in their security-only periods at this verification date. An upcoming version's features must not be described as part of these stable branches.
Related: adoption populations, PHP 8.5.11.