PHP version control and performance tuning
Run the PHP version your site needs and move up when it is ready.
How it works
Pick your version
Change PHP version from the console.
Test first
Try a new version on a staging site before the live one.
Tuned
OPcache is on for every PHP version, and memory and execution limits are set for WordPress rather than left at the PHP defaults.
Which plans include it
| Plan | PHP version control |
|---|---|
| Basic Managed Hosting | Included |
| Fully Managed Hosting | Included |
| Bulk Hosting | Included |
PHP version control FAQ
Which PHP versions are available?
PHP 7.0 through 8.5 are installed. We recommend 8.3 or 8.4 for a current WordPress site, and we will tell you if a plugin on your site is holding you on an older version.
More features
Free concierge migration
Our team moves your site for you. 99 of 100 migrations happen with no downtime window.
Read moreSpeed optimisation included
Every migrated site is set up for speed: page caching, lazy loading, image optimisation and Cloudflare.
Read moreUpdates tested before they go live
WordPress, plugin and theme updates are tested on a copy of your site first. If anything changes or errors, it does not deploy.
Read moreOffsite backups every two hours
Offsite backups every two hours, restores from a single file to the whole site, plus your own hourly backups to Dropbox, Drive or S3.
Read moreBusiness grade firewall
Most hosting does not include a firewall. Every site here sits behind one, with brute force protection.
Read moreDaily malware scans, cleanup included
Every site is scanned daily for viruses, hacks and malware, powered by Imunify. If something is found, cleaning it up is included on every plan.
Read moreWhat customers say
Very professional, efficient and quick service. Brendan and Ash both very responsive and kept me up to date.
Best and fastest service in this business.
Very happy with the work they did to optimize the caching and speed on the website. They also debugged some weird issues that I was having related to caching plugins.
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