Understanding PHP Versions and How to Change Yours

PHP powers most web hosting behind the scenes, and which version you're running affects both performance and security.

Why It Matters

Newer PHP versions are meaningfully faster and receive security patches — older versions eventually stop receiving updates entirely, becoming a real security liability.

Changing Your PHP Version in Plesk

Go to Websites & Domains, select PHP Settings for your domain, and choose a different version from the dropdown.

Test Before Committing

Older plugins or custom code can occasionally break on a newer PHP version — test on a staging copy first if your site depends on older or heavily customized code.

Further Reading

• Shared Hosting Plans
• WordPress Hosting Plans
• PHP Official Documentation