php 8 Upgrade – Why you should do it ASAP

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While digging into the data on one of our plugins, we saw that only 2% of our WordPress users had moved to PHP 8! Technology keeps advancing, and we need to keep up to ensure optimal experience and security for our users. The PHP programming language which is responsible for powering the WordPress ecosystem has now upgraded from the 5. x, 6. x, 7. x, to version 8. The PHP 8 upgrade comes with a lot of exciting features, which we will explore in this article. It is quite important to note that the patches to address security issues for older PHP versions will expire on November 28, 2022.

In this guide, you will learn about the features, functions, benefits, and what you need to know before you start your PHP 8 upgrade.