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Even on Older PHP Versions

PHP Extended Support lets you safely run legacy PHP versions while you plan your upgrade with security coverage or need expert support from DreamHost. Contact our award-winning Support Team or Pro Services to get started now.

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PHP Extended Support 1

1 Site

$5 per month

Auto-renews at $5/month (billed monthly) until canceled.

PHP Extended Support 2+

2 to 4 Sites

$10 per month

Auto-renews at $10/month (billed monthly) until canceled.

PHP Extended Support 5+

5 to 19 Sites

$15 per month

Auto-renews at $15/month (billed monthly) until canceled.

PHP Extended Support 20+

20 or more Sites

$25 per month

Auto-renews at $25/month (billed monthly) until canceled.

PHP Extended Support is automatically applied when a site remains on an unsupported PHP version. It keeps your site secure and running while you work through the next steps needed to upgrade safely.

Stay Secure on Legacy PHP

Running older PHP versions can expose your site to vulnerabilities. DreamHost PHP Extended Support continues providing critical security patches for PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, and 8.1, keeping your sites protected while you plan your upgrade strategy.

Upgrade on Your Schedule

Legacy applications, custom code, and plugin compatibility can make upgrading complex. DreamHost PHP Extended Support gives you time to thoroughly test upgrades, update incompatible code, and migrate safely.

Backed by DreamHost Experts 24/7

Our award-winning Technical Support and Pro Services teams are available to help assess upgrade paths and next steps.

Ready to upgrade?

Modern PHP versions offer better performance, enhanced security, and powerful new features. We’re here to help you upgrade smoothly.

Annual PHP Upgrades

Each year, compatible sites are upgraded automatically to supported PHP versions. If an upgrade fails, we roll the site back to prevent downtime.

DreamPress with Staging

Test before you deploy. Use staging environments to safely test PHP upgrades without impacting your live site. 

Get Help with PHP Upgrades

Technical Support and Pro Services provide assistance. Get personalized help upgrading and troubleshooting your sites. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

PHP Extended Support is a paid service that provides continued security coverage for PHP versions that have reached end of life.
If your site relies on an older PHP version and cannot be upgraded immediately, Extended Support helps reduce security risk during the transition period.
No. This service is designed to be temporary. Upgrading PHP remains the best long‑term solution for security and performance.
Pricing is based on how many sites on your account are actively running outdated PHP versions.
Yes. Once your sites are upgraded to supported PHP versions, the service is no longer needed.
No. Performance improvements come from upgrading to newer PHP versions.

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