How to Upgrade PHP Version in Hostinger

Hi to all, in this article I am going to tell you all about how to update PHP version in hostinger easily in just few minutes.

If you are using WordPress in hostinger, then you should upgrade PHP version to increase the server response time.

So, read the below provided steps carefully and completely to get clear understanding about updating or changing PHP version in hostinger without any issue or error.

what is PHP Language

PHP is an open source software scripting language which is used in web development and it provides 80% of all websites.

Mainly content management system like Joomla, WordPress and some other CMS are built in PHP, and upgrading PHP will help to improve the speed of your website and also increases the security of your website.

Version of PHP is good for CMS

When ever a new version is released it means that the speed and security parameters will be improved and enhanced.

Now a days most of the websites are using the PHP version is 7.0 and higher, and now at present scenario you will get latest PHP version like 8.0 and 8.1, and every year to year new update will be released.

And mainly we all know that latest released version might have bugs or errors, which can also cause damage to our website, so as per my knowledge I will recommend to all of you to use the previous version to the latest version i.e. PHP 8.0 version, it will be more stable and CMS will also supports it and works well in speed and security point of view.

When a new version released, then we should not update it in our website, because plugins in CMS will not compatible for the latest versions, so you need to wait till the plugins shift to the new and latest version of PHP.

Now almost all the plugins available in WordPress are upgraded to version 8.0 and they all are fully compatible with the latest version.

And also as per the research study PHP version 8.0 has the lowest server response time than the previous versions of PHP.

Steps to Upgrade PHP version

First of all you need to login to hostinger hpanel by using your login credentials safely.

Now in the left side bar menu you will see an option i.e. Advanced Tab, under this you need to select PHP configuration.

Now you need to select the versions of PHP 8.0 version and then click on update.

You have successfully upgraded your PHP version to the latest version in your WordPress website in hostinger platform, now you can utilize speed and enhanced security in your website.

Before deciding which PHP version to use for your website, we recommend that you to check the requirements and compatibility of the scripts, plugins, and themes you use in your website.

Conclusion

I hope that you all have understood about upgrading PHP version in hostinger platform easily in just few clicks without any issue.

If you have any doubts then feel free to ask through form in contact page.