Website stuck on an old PHP version? We'll get it up to date.
Is your WordPress site or PHP website still running on PHP 5 or 7 because it breaks on a newer version? Old PHP versions no longer receive security updates. We make your website work on a secure, current PHP version. If we can't, you pay nothing.
4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot, 450+ reviews- WordPress and 23 plugins updated
- 2 outdated plugins replaced
- Error log: 0 errors
- 14 pages identical before and after
Is your website running on a PHP version that no longer receives security updates, and does it break on a newer version? We make it ready for a current PHP version. Using AI, checked by a team member, on a copy of your site. A one-off fee, and you only pay if it works.
Why you shouldn't put this off
No more security updates
PHP 5, PHP 7 and PHP 8.0 and 8.1 no longer receive security updates from the PHP developers. New vulnerabilities in these versions are no longer patched.
Vulnerabilities are exploited fast
Serious PHP vulnerabilities such as the one in October 2026 show how quickly attackers jump on them. An old version is an open door.
Your site can't keep up
Outdated plugins, themes or custom code keep you stuck on an old version. Every update widens the gap.
Which PHP versions are outdated?
Each PHP version receives a few years of updates from the PHP developers. After that, new vulnerabilities are no longer patched. This is where things stand now:
Source: php.net. Is your website running on a version with the status "No more updates"? Then now is the time to upgrade it.
| Version | Security updates until | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PHP 5.6 | 31/12/2018 | No more updates |
| PHP 7.0 | 10/01/2019 | No more updates |
| PHP 7.1 | 01/12/2019 | No more updates |
| PHP 7.2 | 30/11/2020 | No more updates |
| PHP 7.3 | 06/12/2021 | No more updates |
| PHP 7.4 | 28/11/2022 | No more updates |
| PHP 8.0 | 26/11/2023 | No more updates |
| PHP 8.1 | 31/12/2025 | No more updates |
| PHP 8.2 | 31/12/2026 | Security updates only |
| PHP 8.3 | 31/12/2027 | Security updates only |
| PHP 8.4 | 31/12/2028 | Fully supported |
| PHP 8.5 | 31/12/2029 | Fully supported |
Signs that your website is stuck
- After choosing a newer PHP version, you see a blank page or "There has been a critical error on this website".
- WordPress warns in the dashboard that your site is using an outdated PHP version.
- Plugins or your theme can no longer be updated because they require a newer PHP version.
- Your online shop, payment module or contact form stopped working after an update.
- The developer of your website can no longer be reached and nobody dares to touch it.
- Your hosting provider is about to switch off the old PHP version.
Everything it takes to bring your website up to date
Not a standard job, but exactly what your website needs. This is what we do:
Scan
We map out which PHP version, WordPress version, plugins, themes and custom code your site uses, and which of these don't work on a newer PHP version.
Copy
We make a full copy of your website and database. All the work is done on that copy, while your real site simply stays online.
Update
We bring WordPress, plugins and themes to a version that works with a current PHP version.
Replace
Plugins that are no longer maintained are replaced with an equivalent alternative. If anything visible changes, we check with you first.
Repair
We adapt custom code and old components, such as functions that no longer exist in new PHP versions.
Test and deliver
We compare every page before and after, check the error log and test forms and your online shop. You receive an overview of what has been done.
How it works
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You place your order
Choose the option below that suits you. You don't pay anything yet.
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We work on a copy
Your website stays online as usual. We use AI to update a copy: WordPress, plugins, themes and custom code are updated or replaced.
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We test everything
We compare every page before and after, check the error log and test your forms and online shop.
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You approve, then you pay
You review the result. If you're happy, we put the new version live and you pay. If we can't make it work, you pay nothing.
One price, no surprises
One fixed price, no matter how much work it takes. And only if it works.
- Your website ready for a current PHP version
- Work done on a copy, your site stays online
- Before/after check of every page
- No cure no pay
- Your website ready for a current PHP version
- One year of WebHost One included
- Free domain transfer to WebOké
- We move your website for you
- No cure no pay
Prices exclude VAT.
No cure no pay
You only pay if your website works properly on a current PHP version after our changes and you have approved the result. If we can't make it work, you pay nothing. If you host elsewhere, you're not tied to anything either and can simply stay with your current provider.
When is it a success?
- Your website runs without PHP errors on a current PHP version.
- The pages look the same as before.
- Forms, logging in and your online shop work.
- You have approved the result.
For almost any website built in PHP
Mainly WordPress sites that can no longer be updated, but also other systems and custom-built websites.
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- Joomla
- Drupal
- PrestaShop
- Magento
- Laravel
- CakePHP
- CodeIgniter
- Custom-built PHP
Frequently asked questions
Which websites is this for?
Mainly for WordPress sites that can no longer be updated, but also for other PHP websites, such as Joomla, older online shops and custom-built sites.
When is it a success?
When your website runs without PHP errors on a current PHP version, the pages look the same as before, forms and online shop work, and you have approved the result.
Does my website stay online while you work?
Yes. We work on a copy. Only once you approve the result do we put the new version live.
What if a plugin no longer exists?
Then we find an equivalent replacement that does the same job. If anything visible changes, we check with you first.
I have paid plugins or themes
Paid plugins and themes need a valid licence to be updated. You arrange that licence yourself; we tell you exactly which ones are needed.
What happens after the year of WebHost One?
After the first year, the package continues at the regular WebHost One rate. If you don't want that, just cancel before the end of the year.
Does AI do the work?
We use AI to do the work quickly and affordably. A WebOké team member checks the result before you see it.
How long does it take?
That depends on your website. After the first scan, we let you know what is needed and roughly how long it will take.
What if my website has been hacked?
Old websites have sometimes already been compromised. That is why we also scan your website for malware. If we find anything, we let you know first and agree with you on how to proceed.
Which PHP version will I get?
The newest version your website properly supports, and in any case a version that still receives security updates.
How do I pay?
After your approval, you receive an invoice in My WebOké, which you can pay with the usual payment methods.
Questions before you order?
Email us at support@weboke.nl or ask our AI assistant. We're happy to check whether your website qualifies.