Since December, PHP 8.2 has been available on all cPanel hosting accounts at Surver. This version was officially launched on 8 December. At Surver, we strive to always provide our customers with access to the latest technologies and updates so that they can benefit from optimal performance and security.
The release of PHP 8.2 sets a new standard in performance and usability. PHP 8.2 again offers a significant speed improvement over previous versions. Benchmarks show that this version performs up to 15% faster than PHP 8.0 and shows an impressive improvement of more than 300% compared to PHP 5.6. This speed gain is especially noticeable for WordPress sites, where speed and efficiency are crucial for optimal user experience and SEO.
Why upgrade to PHP 8.2?
Using PHP 8.2 not only offers performance benefits, but also introduces new features and improvements, such as:
- Readonly properties - This allows developers to set properties that should not be changed, resulting in more robust code.
- Enhanced types - PHP 8.2 offers even better support for type safety, leading to fewer programming errors and more efficient code.
- Deprecation of older functions - Obsolete and infrequently used features have been removed, meaning that PHP 8.2 offers a cleaner and more secure codebase.
- Fibre improvements - This update improves asynchronous processing capabilities, which can be crucial for certain high-performance applications.
- Expanded support for enums - This makes it easier to work with fixed values, which is especially useful for large applications.
Benefits for WordPress sites
If you have a WordPress website, the benefits of PHP 8.2 are huge. WordPress is a dynamic platform that makes heavy use of PHP. Upgrading to PHP 8.2 provides:
- Faster loading times - This not only improves the user experience, but also the ranking of your website in search engines like Google.
- Better security - Each new PHP version comes with the latest security patches, which is essential to protect your WordPress site from threats.
- Less server load - PHP 8.2's improved efficiency means less server load, which is especially important for sites with many visitors.
- Compatibility with the latest WordPress versions - WordPress and PHP work closely together. Using an up-to-date PHP version ensures that your website remains fully compatible with the latest WordPress updates and plug-ins.
How to upgrade to PHP 8.2?
At Surver, upgrading to PHP 8.2 is easy. You can do this directly via your cPanel environment. In our comprehensive manual we explain step by step how to do this.
Enjoy the benefits of PHP 8.2 today and make sure your website is faster, more secure and future-proof! Do you have any questions or need help with the upgrade? Feel free to contact our support department. We are happy to help.
