WordPress PHP Upgrade: Why Half of All Sites Are at Risk
Nearly 47% of WordPress sites run end-of-life PHP versions with known, unpatched security vulnerabilities. Upgrading to PHP 8.4 improves both performance and security, but skipping the testing process can break your site.
Shane covers the performance gains you can expect from upgrading, which popular plugins still throw warnings on PHP 8.4, the staging and testing process that should be non-negotiable, and when to time the upgrade so you're not scrambling.
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