With each new version of the PHP programming language, the PHP community removes older versions from official support. This means that the oldest versions are no longer updated and can pose a risk to your website and other customers on the hosting platform due to security vulnerabilities if they continue to be used without maintenance.
Support for PHP 8.0 was discontinued by the PHP community on 23 November 2023.
We recommend that you always use the latest version of PHP. You should currently use at least PHP 8.1 to benefit from the latest functions and the best compatibility. You can find more information about the changes in this version in the official changelog.
PHP Extended Support offers you the opportunity to continue using outdated PHP versions (PHP 5.2 to 8.0) safely after the official support of the PHP community ends. Normally, PHP recommends updating to a newer version in this case, but for many this involves a lot of effort. With our PHP Extended Support we ensure that your website continues to run smoothly, even if your PHP version is no longer supported. This means you can flexibly upgrade and decide when you want to switch to a new version without any time pressure.
starting at € 3.99 a month
Can be used free of charge
Prices incl. VAT. Offers are only valid for a limited time and are partly dependent on minimum contract periods. Here you can find our General Terms and Conditions.
With a few simple steps, you can test whether your website works with a newer PHP version. To avoid your site being temporarily unavailable, we recommend the following procedure:
Then access your website via the subdomain and check that everything works as desired. If everything runs smoothly, you can permanently change the PHP version in the easyname customer login. You can find step-by-step instructions on how to do this in our article: “How can I change the PHP version in CloudPit?”
We will notify you in advance via email if you are still using an outdated PHP version. This gives you enough time to change the version before the paid PHP Extended Support is activated.
The prices for our PHP Extended Support are tiered and depend on the PHP version used. Older versions require more maintenance and are therefore more cost-intensive.
| PHP-Version | Monthly price |
|---|---|
| PHP 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 | €13.99 |
| PHP 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 | €8.99 |
| PHP 8.0 | €3.99 |
We naturally also offer you our PHP Extended Support as a new customer. If your current hosting provider no longer supports the PHP version you are using, you can simply migrate your website to us - and continue to use your favourite PHP version securely.
While many hosting providers rigorously switch off older PHP versions, we focus on flexibility and security. With our PHP Extended Support, we ensure that your website continues to run smoothly without being jeopardised by a shutdown. Benefit from our service and keep your website functional and protected with older PHP versions.
Yes, Extended Support can be cancelled at any time by upgrading to a supported PHP version. You have the option of changing versions before activating Extended Support. Alternatively, you can also switch after activation - in this case, the service ends automatically. Our offer remains completely flexible and without long-term commitment.
The prices depend on the PHP version used:
With our service, you can avoid functional failures caused by switching off old PHP versions. Our experts ensure the secure continued operation of your website without you having to carry out an update immediately.
Our service includes PHP versions 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and 8.0.
