What if my site is running on PHP 7.4 or earlier? | Joomla 4 Migration FAQs

: Written by Kristin Bird; Published: 30 September 2022

PHP 7.4 reached its end of life on November 28, 2022, meaning it—along with any previous versions—no longer receives security updates or patches. Running your website on an outdated PHP version poses several risks:

Security Vulnerabilities: Without updates, your site is more exposed to security threats and hacking attempts.
Compatibility Issues: New software and extensions may not work with outdated PHP, causing parts of your site to break.
Performance Problems: Older PHP versions can slow down your website, impacting speed and user experience.

To keep your site secure and fully functional, it’s essential to upgrade to Joomla 4 and run a supported PHP version (PHP 8.0 or higher).

What This Means for You:

interGen has upgraded PHP to 8.0+ for clients whenever possible. If you received a notice that your site is still on PHP 7.4, we cannot upgrade your PHP without ALSO completing the Joomla migration.