Your host announces the end of an old PHP version
You get a deadline, and nobody knows whether the application will survive the switch.
PHP 5.6 / 7.x to PHP 8.x
Upgrade your PHP version before your host does it for you.
We move older PHP and CodeIgniter applications to a supported PHP version safely: find what breaks, fix it and test it before the switch.
Security support for PHP 8.2 ends on 31 December 2026, and older versions are already unsupported. Hosting providers eventually remove them.
Tested before the switch
Rollback plan
No forced framework change
Why it matters
An unsupported PHP version is a growing risk.
Once a PHP version stops receiving security fixes, every newly found vulnerability stays open. Sooner or later the hosting provider forces an upgrade, often with little notice.
A test switch broke the site
White pages, fatal errors or silent failures in forms, payments or reports.
Libraries stopped receiving updates
Payment, PDF, e-mail or API libraries that only work on old PHP versions.
Security and compliance questions
Customers, auditors or insurers ask whether your software runs on supported versions.
How we upgrade
A planned switch, not a gamble.
Every step is tested in a separate environment before anything changes in production.
01
Compatibility review
Scan the code and libraries for everything the target PHP version removes or changes.
02
Test environment
Run the application on the new PHP version in a safe copy of production.
03
Fixes
Fix framework, custom code and library issues, replacing libraries where needed.
04
Test critical workflows
Check the orders, payments, bookings, reports and integrations your business depends on.
05
Planned switch
Switch production at an agreed time, with backups and a rollback option ready.
06
Monitor
Watch the error logs after the switch and fix anything that only appears with real traffic.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Which PHP versions are still supported?
PHP versions receive security updates for a limited time. PHP 8.1 no longer receives security fixes, and security support for PHP 8.2 ends on 31 December 2026. The current list is published on php.net.
What usually breaks when upgrading PHP?
Removed functions such as the old mysql_* extension, stricter type handling, deprecated dynamic properties, passing null to built-in functions, and libraries that were never updated. Many issues only appear in specific workflows, which is why testing the critical paths matters.
Can we upgrade directly from PHP 5.6 or 7.x to PHP 8?
Often yes, but it depends on the code. For large or fragile systems we sometimes upgrade in steps, so each step can be tested and rolled back.
Will there be downtime?
The goal is no meaningful downtime. The upgraded version is tested in a separate environment first, and the switch is planned together with a rollback option.
Do we need to change framework to upgrade PHP?
No. CodeIgniter 2 and 3 applications can usually be made compatible with newer PHP versions without migrating to another framework.
Related services
Other ways we help with legacy PHP.
Next step
Tell us which PHP version you are on.
Share the current PHP version, the framework and any deadline from your host. We will review it personally and suggest a safe upgrade path.