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title: 'PHP version 5 or 7 with long-term support'
url: 'https://www.peaknetworks.com/about-us/blog/php-5-or-7-long-term-support'
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date: '2022-08-03'
description: 'Long-Term Support for PHP Versions: Your Solution for Sustainability and Stability In the fast-paced world of web development, choosing the right PHP version is crucial. At peaknetworks, we offer comprehensive long-term support for PHP versions, ensuring that your website remains secure and perform…'
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# PHP version 5 or 7 with long-term support

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## Long-Term Support for PHP Versions: Your Solution for Sustainability and Stability

In the fast-paced world of web development, choosing the right PHP version is crucial. At peaknetworks, we offer comprehensive long-term support for PHP versions, ensuring that your website remains secure and performant even after official support ends.

## Why is PHP Long-Term Support Important?

**Security**: Older PHP versions are more vulnerable to security risks. Regular updates and patches are necessary to protect your website from potential threats.

**Compatibility**: New PHP versions provide enhanced features and better compatibility with modern web applications and frameworks.

**Performance**: Each new PHP version brings performance improvements, increasing your website's speed and efficiency.

![](https://www.peaknetworks.com/user/pages/10.about-us/06.blog/02.php-5-or-7-long-term-support/PHP-logo.svg-1.webp)

## Supported PHP versions at peaknetworks

| Version | **At least supported until** | **Comment** |
|---|---|---|
| PHP 5.2 | End of 2024 | FastCGI |
| PHP 5.4 | End of 2025 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 5.6 | End of 2026 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 7.0 | End of 2026 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 7.1 | End of 2026 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 7.2 | End of 2026 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 7.3 | End of 2026 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 7.4 | End of 2028 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 8.0 | End of 2028 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 8.1 | End of 2028 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 8.2 | End of 2028 | PHP FPM |
| PHP 8.3 | End of 2028 | PHP FPM |

## How to choose the PHP version?

In the **peaknetworks control panel**, the **desired PHP version** can be set separately for each directory in the hosting:

![](https://www.peaknetworks.com/user/pages/10.about-us/06.blog/02.php-5-or-7-long-term-support/Bildschirmfoto-2020-01-13-um-16.44.42.webp)

## Benefits of Our Long-Term Support

**Tailored Solutions**: We port older PHP interpreters to the latest operating system versions to ensure maximum security and performance.

**Security Patches**: Our experienced developers patch security vulnerabilities in older PHP versions to protect your website from attacks.

**Compatibility**: Our solutions are compatible with various content management systems (CMS) such as TYPO3, Joomla, and WordPress, as well as custom-developed plugins.

### Why peaknetworks?

At peaknetworks, we understand the needs of our customers and offer a service that goes beyond simple hosting. Our expertise in supporting older PHP versions safeguards your investments and ensures the smooth operation of your web applications.

### Contact Us

Take advantage of our years of experience and let us work together to ensure that your website remains secure, fast, and compatible in the future.

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