Still on an old PHP version? Let's upgrade it safely.
Older PHP versions no longer get security fixes, so when a flaw like PHP2Shell is found, no patch is coming. We move WordPress sites, WooCommerce stores and custom PHP apps to a supported version, testing everything on a copy first so your live site never breaks.
If any of these sound familiar, it's time.
Your host is warning you
01Emails saying your PHP version is outdated, deprecated or about to be switched off.
WordPress says so
02Tools → Site Health recommends updating PHP.
PHP 7, 8.0 or 8.1
03These versions get no security fixes from the PHP project. PHP 8.2 joins them on December 31, 2026.
Afraid to click update
04Plugin or theme updates have broken things before, so nobody touches anything anymore.
Abandoned plugins
05Plugins that haven't been updated in years and may not run on newer PHP.
Custom code nobody owns
06A theme, plugin or app written years ago by a developer who's moved on.
Upgraded on a copy first, switched over when it's proven.
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Audit
We check your PHP version, WordPress, plugins, theme and custom code for compatibility, and tell you what needs fixing before anything changes.
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Staging copy
We build a private copy of your site on the new PHP version, fix deprecated code, replace abandoned plugins and update the theme.
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Test
Forms, checkout, logins, search, integrations and key pages tested on the copy, with you signing off.
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Switch & monitor
We switch the live site over at a quiet time, watch the error logs, and keep a rollback ready just in case.
WordPress, WooCommerce and custom PHP.
WordPress sites
01Core, themes and plugins brought up to date and made compatible with current PHP.
Learn moreWooCommerce stores
02Store, payment gateways and extensions tested end to end, including real checkout tests.
Learn moreCustom PHP & Laravel apps
03Deprecated functions and libraries replaced, framework versions upgraded, and tests added where there were none.
Learn moreWordPress and WooCommerce sites we maintain.
Questions we get a lot
Will upgrading PHP break my website?
It can if it's done blind, which is why we upgrade a staging copy first, fix whatever breaks, and test before the live site changes. You keep a rollback option until everything is confirmed.
Which PHP version should I move to?
One that still receives security fixes, currently PHP 8.3 or newer. If you're on PHP 8.2, plan your upgrade now: it stops receiving security fixes on December 31, 2026.
How long does an upgrade take?
Simple WordPress sites often take a few days including testing. Large stores and custom apps take longer; the audit tells you before we start.
What does it cost?
Upgrades are covered for care plan clients. Without a plan, we work on an hourly basis after a quick audit shows what's involved, and we discuss it with you up front.
Can you upgrade a site you didn't build?
Yes. Most of the upgrades we do are for sites someone else built.
Find out what you're running.
Send us your website address. We'll check your PHP version and the obvious compatibility risks, and tell you what an upgrade involves.