When is PHP 8.2 end of life?

PHP 8.2 reaches end of life on Dec 31, 2026 (in 2 months). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of PHP 8.2?

The latest PHP 8.2 release is 8.2.34, released on Sep 24, 2026.

When was PHP 8.2 released?

PHP 8.2 was released on Dec 8, 2022.

How do I check which PHP version I have?

Run php --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

PHP 8.2

Security Support until Dec 31, 2026

8.2.34 Release notes ↗

Is PHP 8.2 still supported?

Security fixes only

PHP 8.2 only gets security fixes now, until Dec 31, 2026 (in 2 months). Active support (bug fixes) ended on Dec 31, 2024. Plan an upgrade to PHP 8.5.

Active support Security fixes only Today What “security support” means

Released: Dec 8, 2022
Active support ended: Dec 31, 2024
1 year ago
End of life: Dec 31, 2026
in 2 months
Latest version: 8.2.34
Sep 24, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is PHP 8.5, currently at 8.5.11 and supported until Dec 31, 2029.

How to update PHP 8.2

Ubuntu / Debian (Ondřej Surý's packages)

sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade php8.2-cli php8.2-fpm

Add any other php8.2-* extensions you use. Moving to a new branch? Install the new packages alongside the old ones, switch your web server or PHP-FPM pool over, then remove the old ones.

RHEL / Rocky / AlmaLinux (Remi)

sudo dnf module reset php -y
sudo dnf module enable php:remi-8.2 -y
sudo dnf upgrade 'php*'

Docker

docker pull php:8.2-fpm

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is PHP 8.2 still supported?: Partly. PHP 8.2 only gets security fixes now, until Dec 31, 2026 (in 2 months). Active support (bug fixes) ended on Dec 31, 2024. Plan an upgrade to PHP 8.5.
When is PHP 8.2 end of life?: PHP 8.2 reaches end of life on Dec 31, 2026 (in 2 months). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of PHP 8.2?: The latest PHP 8.2 release is 8.2.34, released on Sep 24, 2026.
When was PHP 8.2 released?: PHP 8.2 was released on Dec 8, 2022.
What should I upgrade PHP 8.2 to?: The recommended upgrade is PHP 8.5, currently at 8.5.11 and supported until Dec 31, 2029.
How do I check which PHP version I have?: Run php --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.