Here are the most important news items we have published in 2026 on PHP.net.
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.
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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: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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