{"id":2568,"date":"2021-03-22T08:18:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T08:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arzhost.com\/?p=1759"},"modified":"2025-08-23T15:17:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T10:17:57","slug":"how-to-update-php-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-php-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to update php in wordpress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-php-in-wordpress\/#Overview_of_PHP_and_Its_Role_in_WordPress\" >Overview of PHP and Its Role in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-php-in-wordpress\/#Why_We_Need_to_Update_the_PHP_Version\" >Why We Need to Update the PHP Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-php-in-wordpress\/#How_to_Update_PHP_in_WordPress_Step-By-Step_Guide\" >How to Update PHP in WordPress: Step-By-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-php-in-wordpress\/#Scale_Your_Business_with_VPS_Instant_Activation_Join_Now\" >Scale Your Business with VPS: Instant Activation. Join Now!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-php-in-wordpress\/#Limited-Time_Deal_Secure_up_to_90_Off_on_Your_Hosting_Today\" >Limited-Time Deal! Secure up to 90% Off on Your Hosting Today!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-php-in-wordpress\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_PHP_and_Its_Role_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Overview of PHP and Its Role in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.php.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PHP version<\/strong><\/a> is the latest then your site is faster than the old versions. If you want your site to become safe from hackers. then you should learn How to update PHP in WordPress because it has the latest security features. and you should know how to update php in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-php-and-how-does-its-power-wordpress\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-php-and-how-does-its-power-wordpress\/\">PHP plays an important role in your WordPress<\/a><\/strong>. you should see the latest updates of PHP. If your PHP version is the latest then your websites work efficiently. Now the current version of PHP is <strong>7.4. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_We_Need_to_Update_the_PHP_Version\"><\/span><strong>Why We Need to Update the PHP Version<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of benefits if your website uses the latest version of PHP. The latest version helps your website in a high-ranking position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use the latest version then your site is secure from hackers and you can secure your data and cost. Sometimes you forget to update the PHP version. So you should make a backup for your site otherwise you face many problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some of the key reasons to Update PHP version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Security Enhancements and Vulnerability Fixes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved Performance and Speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatibility with Themes and Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Features and Functionality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to see what version of PHP you are using right now, read our detailed article on<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-check-your-php-version\/\">How To Check Your PHP Version: A Simple Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_PHP_in_WordPress_Step-By-Step_Guide\"><\/span><strong>How to Update PHP in WordPress: Step-By-Step Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To update the PHP version you should follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to your WordPress account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Permission Denied for Relation Postgre Error\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/inc\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wordpress-dashboard.png\" alt=\"wordpress dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-1760\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After clicking on the dashboard scroll down the page. you can see that a warning message is shown in the box PHP update is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-ea34b2e4 wp-block-button uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:479;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-cta__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scale_Your_Business_with_VPS_Instant_Activation_Join_Now\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/vps\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/vps\/\">Scale Your Business with VPS: Instant Activation. Join Now!<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Dedicated Resources, Affordable Price: Sign Up for VPS Hosting at <strong>$12.50\/month<\/strong> with <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/\">ARZ Host<\/a>!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/vps\/\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mailbox Quota Exceeded How to Fix\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/inc\/uploads\/2020\/11\/php-update-required.png\" alt=\"php update required\" class=\"wp-image-1761\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To update the PHP version you want to log in to your cpanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In cpanel go to the software section and click on multiPHP manager. After click on it you this this type of window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mailbox Quota Exceeded How to Fix\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/inc\/uploads\/2020\/11\/php-diffrent-versions.png\" alt=\"php diffrent versions\" class=\"wp-image-1762\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you can see that in your cpanel in domain part behind every domain 7.1 version of PHP is installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now you are going to update your PHP version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you can see that in the arrow position, PHP versions are available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you choose the latest version and click on apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mailbox Quota Exceeded\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/inc\/uploads\/2020\/11\/latest-php-version.png\" alt=\"latest php version\" class=\"wp-image-1763\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now your PHP version has changed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mailbox Quota Exceeded How to Fix\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/inc\/uploads\/2020\/11\/change-version.png\" alt=\"change version\" class=\"wp-image-1764\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now check in your WordPress dashboard error is dropped or not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"no error\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/inc\/uploads\/2020\/11\/no-error.png\" alt=\"no error\" class=\"wp-image-1765\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our PHP version has been updated successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See more: <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/top-8-security-practices-for-php\/\">Top 8 Security Practices for PHP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is another method to check the health of your website:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to WordPress move the cursor on the plugin choose <strong>add a new plugin.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for a plugin <strong>health check and troubleshooting.<\/strong> install this plugin and apply to your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This plugin tells you about the health of your website as well as recommended improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mailbox Quota Exceeded How to Fix\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/inc\/uploads\/2020\/11\/health-care.png\" alt=\"health care\" class=\"wp-image-1766\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-0241cae0 wp-block-button uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:479;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-cta__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited-Time_Deal_Secure_up_to_90_Off_on_Your_Hosting_Today\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/web-hosting\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/web-hosting\/\">Limited-Time Deal! 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