PHP 8.1
PHP-8.1PHP · Release · PHP 8
Unsupported since · 313 days ago
PHP 8.1 reached end of support on (313 days ago).
- Released
- 4y 11mo ago
- End of security support
- 10mo ago
- End of support
- 10mo ago
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | 4y 11mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of security vulnerability support | 10mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 10mo ago |
Is PHP 8.1 still maintained?
No. PHP no longer maintains PHP 8.1; support ended on 2025-12-31. It receives no fixes of any kind, including security patches. Plan an upgrade to a maintained release. See PHP's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for PHP 8.1 stop?
PHP stopped security fixes for PHP 8.1 on 2025-12-31. A system on this release cannot be patched against vulnerabilities disclosed after that date without upgrading.
What should I upgrade PHP 8.1 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained PHP release. Check PHP's release notes for the recommended version.
PHP 8.1 Release Lifecycle
PHP 8.1 is a release line of PHP 8. PHP ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. This release has reached end of life as of , meaning PHP no longer provides bug fixes or security updates for it. Installations still running PHP 8.1 should move to a supported release.