News Archive - 2026

The PHP team is pleased to announce the first release candidate of PHP 8.6.0, RC3. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, whose rough outline is specified in the PHP Wiki.

Source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 RC3 are available on the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the GitHub Issues.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be RC4, planned for 22 October 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the pre-release builds page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.26. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.26 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.2.34. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.2.34 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.11. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.11 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.35. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.3.35 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP team is pleased to announce the first release candidate of PHP 8.6.0, RC2. It is not a typo: a mistake was made while packaging RC1, so RC2 was released instead. For a full explanation, please see this blog post. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, whose rough outline is specified in the PHP Wiki.

Source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 RC2 are available on the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the GitHub Issues.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be RC3, planned for 8 October 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the pre-release builds page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

🚀 Dutch PHP Conference 2027 is coming! 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce that the 21st edition of the Dutch PHP Conference will take place from March 16 to March 19, 2027 in Amsterdam! 🗓️

🎤 Call for Papers is now OPEN! 🎤

Got insights, skills, or experience to share? Submit your talk ideas before the deadline on December 18th! We’re looking for both technical and non-technical sessions that will inspire and engage our community.

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets Available Now! 🎟️

This year, we're excited to split our conference into an action-packed 2-day format! A standard DPC conference day ticket now also gives you full access to Webdevcon (your gateway to the latest in web technology 🌐🚀).

Want the ultimate experience? Our 4-day Early Bird tickets are available now! This all-access pass grants you entry to our intensive workshop days PLUS all co-located conferences, including Appdevcon (where app development meets creativity 📱✨) and the Dutch AI Conference. Secure your spot for a fantastic lineup of workshops, sessions, and social activities.

Get ready for an incredible edition of #DPC27! 🌟

• 👉 Submit your CFP => https://phpconference.nl/speakers/cfp/
• 👉 Grab your early bird tickets => https://dawntechnology.paydro.com/dawnconferences-2027

See you there! 🚀🎉

The PHP team is pleased to announce the third beta release of PHP 8.6.0, Beta 3. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

For source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 Beta 3 please visit the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found on GitHub.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be RC 1, planned for 24 September 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the Release Candidates page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

PHPBenelux is back! After 11 successful editions, the leading PHP conference in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg is back for a one-day event on Saturday January 23 2027. Join us in Antwerp for a new chapter of technical excellence, community, and connection. Buy your tickets here, and visit https://conference.phpbenelux.eu for more information about the conference.

The PHPBenelux Conference is back and now it's your turn to take the stage! Whether you're a developer, architect, engineering lead, DevOps engineer, or open-source contributor, we'd love to hear your story. Join a long tradition of knowledge sharing, inspire fellow developers, and help shape the next chapter of the PHP ecosystem. Share your unique perspective, submit your proposal today!

PHP Conference Ehime will be held for the first time on October 3, 2026 (JST), at Ehime University Johoku Campus in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.🍊

The theme of the conference is "技術愛とコミュニティ愛と愛媛愛と": love for technology, love for the community, and love for Ehime.

Join us in this castle and hot-spring town of Shikoku, and connect with PHP developers from all over Japan.

Tickets are on sale now, and further information is available on the event page and on X(Twitter).

API Platform Conference will return on September 17th and 18th, 2026, both in Lille (France) and online.

The API Platform Conference is a two-day event that highlights the latest trends, best practices, and case studies related to API Platform and its ecosystem, including PHP, Symfony, JavaScript, AI, FrankenPHP, performance, and tools.

With nearly 30 talks delivered in both English and French, the conference is a must-attend for innovative companies, project leaders, and skilled developers. If you're a developer, CTO, or decision-maker specializing in these technologies, this event is tailored for you!

More info at api-platform.com/con/2026

Join the biggest PHP event organized by the French PHP user group, organized for the third time in Disneyland Paris, at the Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel! During two days, on October 8th and 9th, enjoy the company of our friendly audience, share your knowledge with +700 attendees, meet the companies who use PHP every day, in a environment that will bring even more magic to the language.

Date: October 8 & 9

Check out more details at Afup.org

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.10. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.10 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.25. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.25 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP team is pleased to announce a new beta release of PHP 8.6.0, Beta 2. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

For source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 Beta 2 please visit the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found on GitHub.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be Beta 3, planned for 10 Sep 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the Release Candidates page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

The State of PHP survey is still open, but not for much longer. It asks how PHP is working for you: what you build with, what is painful, and what you think PHP should focus on next. It takes around 15 minutes.

The survey is run by The PHP Foundation in partnership with PhpStorm by JetBrains.

The aggregated results will be published later this year as the State of PHP 2026 report. The anonymized raw dataset will be released along with it, so anyone in the community can check the numbers or run their own analysis.

More responses mean a better picture of what matters to PHP users. If you have not filled it in yet, please do, and share it with your colleagues and user groups.

Longhorn PHP is back for 2026! The schedule is now live, and tickets are on sale! The conference will be held in Austin, Texas, and will start with an optional tutorial day on Thursday, October 15, followed by a full day of talks, keynotes, open spaces and more, on Friday, October 16. Our full schedule is available now, with Early Bird pricing available through end of day September 16th.

The PHP team is pleased to announce the first beta release of PHP 8.6.0, Beta 1. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

For source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 Beta 1 please visit the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found on GitHub.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be Beta 2, planned for 27 Aug 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the Release Candidates page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.24. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.24 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.33. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.3.33 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP team is pleased to announce the second testing release of PHP 8.6.0, Alpha 3. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

For source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 Alpha 3 please visit the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the GitHub Issues.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be Beta 1, planned for 13 August 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the pre-release builds page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.9. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.9 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.2.33. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.2.33 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP team is pleased to announce the second testing release of PHP 8.6.0, Alpha 2. This continues the PHP 8.6 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

For source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 Alpha 2 please visit the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the GitHub Issues.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be Alpha 3, planned for 30 July 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the pre-release builds page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

The International PHP Conference is the world's first PHP conference and has stood for more than two decades for top-notch pragmatic expertise in PHP and web technologies. At the IPC, internationally renowned experts from the PHP industry meet up with PHP users and developers from large and small companies. Here is the place where concepts emerge and ideas are born – the IPC signifies knowledge transfer at the highest level.

Basic facts:

Date: October 26 – 30, 2026

Location: Holiday Inn Munich City Centre, Munich or Online

Highlights:

• 60+ best practice sessions
• 50+ international top speakers
• PHPower: Hands-on Power Workshops
• 2-Day Bootcamp on Thursday and Friday
• Expo with exciting exhibitors on October 27 & 28
• All inclusive: Changing buffets, snacks & refreshing drinks
• Official certificate for attendees
• Free Goodies: Developer bag, T-Shirt, magazines etc.
• Exclusive networking events

For further information on the International PHP Conference Munich visit: https://phpconference.com/munich/

Join us for the 19th Annual Web Developer Conference, PHP Tek 2027, April 27-29 2026.

PHP Tek combines leadership, expertise, and networking in one event. A relaxing atmosphere for tech leaders and developers to share, learn and grow professionally while also providing you with the knowledge to solve your everyday problems.

We are the longest-running web developer conference in the United States, focusing on the PHP programming language. The event is broken up into multiple days. The main conference happens over the course of 3 days (April 27-29) and includes keynotes, talks, and networking options. It will be broken into three tracks and will cover a range of topics. There will be two dedicated PHP Tracks, and then each day will have a different 3rd track (JS/Laravel/DevOps)

Head over to https://phptek.io and get yours today!

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.8. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.8 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.23. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.23 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP team is pleased to announce the first testing release of PHP 8.6.0, Alpha 1. This starts the PHP 8.6 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

For source downloads of PHP 8.6.0 Alpha 1 please visit the download page.

Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the GitHub Issues.

Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

The next release will be Alpha 2, planned for 16 July 2026.

The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the pre-release builds page.

Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.32. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.3.32 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.2.32. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.2.32 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.22. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.22 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.7. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.7 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

Laracon US 2026 is the flagship Laravel conference, returning to the East Coast on July 28-29, 2026 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, Massachusetts.

Join Laravel and PHP developers from around the world for two days of world-class talks, hands-on learning, and community connection. Come ready to level up, leave ready to ship.

Information:

• July 28-29, 2026
• SoWa Power Station, 550 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, USA
• 14+ confirmed speakers, including Taylor Otwell and Nuno Maduro

Additional events like:

• Dodgeball — July 27, 3:00 PM
• Larabelles Meetup — July 27, 4:00 PM
• Laraprom with Mostly Technical — July 27, 8:00 PM

Plus an after party, VIP dinner, and The Vibes with NativePHP are happening throughout the week.

For full information and schedule, visit Laracon US 2026.

You can also find us on X / Twitter.

Longhorn PHP is back, with a slightly updated format - this year our conference in Austin, TX, will feature a tutorial day (Thursday, October 15), followed by a main conference day (Friday, October 16). We are currently accepting talk and tutorial submissions. While the CFP is open, we also have our Blind Bird tickets available for sale.

Register today!

Follow us on Mastodon signup for emails at longhornphp.com to get notified with important conference updates.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.6. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.6 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.2.31. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.2.31 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.21. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.21 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.31. This is a security release.

All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.3.31 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

Join us for JetBrains PHPverse 2026 on June 9 – a global live streaming event dedicated to modern PHP practices and the future of the language.

This year's lineup features talks by renowned voices in the PHP community, including Larry Garfield, Fabien Potencier, Nils Adermann, Elizabeth Barron, and more. You can tune in for the whole day or drop in for the talks that interest you most. See the full program here.

📅 June 9, 2026
📍 Online – free and open to everyone

In 2025, PHPverse reached over 55,000 developers worldwide — be part of it this year! Register now.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.20. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.20 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.5. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.5 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.4. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.4 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.19. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.19 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.3. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.3 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.18. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.18 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

Laravel Live Denmark is back! The conference is a two-day Laravel conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark on the 20 - 21. August 2026.

Join us and 300 other Laravel and PHP enthusiasts from around the world got for two days of learning, 16 speakers and more within the Laravel community.

Information:

• August 20-21, 2026
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• 16 speakers
• +300 Laravel and PHP enthusiasts

For more information, see Laravel Live Denmark 2026.

You can also find us at Twitter.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.5.2. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.5 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.5.2 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.3.30. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.3.30 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.17. This is a bug fix release.

All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

For source downloads of PHP 8.4.17 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can also be found there. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.

The PHP Velho Oeste is a national-level conference that takes place annually in the West of Santa Catarina, Brazil, known as Velho Oeste(Old West).

Knowledge + Networking

In this event, several relevant topics will be covered, from the latest language updates to best development practices. You will have the opportunity to expand your PHP knowledge and stay up to date with the latest market trends.

Date: May 29-30, 2025

Location: Unochapecó Noble Hall in Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

See how it was last year: PHP Velho Oeste 2025.

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