Which versions of PHP does SpeedIT Solutions support?

PHP is the most important scripting language on web hosting servers - WordPress, Shopware, TYPO3 and many other systems are built on it. Consequently, we are frequently asked which PHP versions we support.

Which PHP versions does SpeedIT Solutions currently support?

The following PHP versions are available on our web servers:

• PHP 8.2 - PHP 8.5 (as at 21 October 2026)

You can easily select the PHP version for each domain in the KeyHelp Control Panel. Our guide ‘Controlling PHP versions via SSH’ shows you how to work with a specific version via SSH.

You can check which PHP versions the PHP project is currently maintaining at any time at php.net/supported-versions.php. There, the versions are divided into three groups: Active Support (green), Security Updates Only (yellow) and End of Life - No Further Updates (red).

Why is it important to use the latest version of PHP?

• Security: Only actively maintained PHP versions receive security updates. If vulnerabilities are discovered in an older version, they remain unpatched indefinitely - an up-to-date version protects your website, your data and that of your customers.
• Speed: Each new generation of PHP operates more efficiently. Your pages load faster and the server can handle more requests - this pleases visitors and has a positive impact on your search engine rankings.
• Compatibility: The latest versions of WordPress, Shopware, TYPO3 and other systems, as well as many plugins and extensions, require modern PHP versions. With an up-to-date PHP version, you’ll have access to all updates and new features.
• Future-proofing: Updating early allows you to plan the transition at your own pace - rather than having to act under time pressure when a version reaches the end of its support.

Why do we still support older PHP versions?

Not every website can be migrated overnight: adapting older projects often requires time and budget. That’s why we give you the necessary flexibility with older PHP versions. At the same time, additional security features in our shared hosting protect all web projects on the server. If we need to discontinue a PHP version, we’ll inform you in good time via our newsletter and blog post.

Which PHP version should I use?

Use the latest PHP version supported by your web project. This way, you’ll benefit from the best performance and highest security, whilst remaining unaffected by the decommissioning dates of older versions.

Our tip for making the switch: Check in advance whether your CMS, theme and extensions are compatible with the new version, and create a backup. Then change the PHP version in the Control Panel and test your website. If you have any questions, our support team will be happy to help.