PHP.net news & announcements

1. PHP 8.5.0 Beta 1 available for testing

   The PHP team is pleased to announce the first beta release of PHP 8.5.0, Beta 1. This continues the PHP 8.5 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

   For source downloads of PHP 8.5.0 Beta 1 please visit the download page.

   Please carefully test this version and report any issues found on GitHub.

   Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

   For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

   The next release will be Beta 2, planned for 28 Aug 2025.

   The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the Release Candidates page.

   Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

2. PHP Tek 2026

   Join us for the 18th Annual Web Developer Conference, PHP Tek 2026, May 19-21 2026.

   PHP Tek combines leadership, expertise, and networking in one event. A relaxing atmosphere for tech leaders and developers to share, learn and grow professionally while also providing you with the knowledge to solve your everyday problems.

   We are the longest-running web developer conference in the United States, focusing on the PHP programming language. The event is broken up into multiple days. The main conference happens over the course of 3 days (May 19-21) and includes keynotes, talks, and networking options. It will be broken into four tracks this year and will cover a range of topics.

   Head over to https://phptek.io and get yours today!

3. ConFoo Montreal 2026: Call for Papers

   ConFoo is a multi-technology conference specifically crafted for tech professionals. Whether you’re a developer, architect or a CTO, this conference wishes to bring an outstanding diversity of content to expand your knowledge, increase your productivity and boost your development skills. With over 170 presentations, offered by local and international speakers, you’re sure to level up your skills and more!

   You’re a leader in your field and wish to share your wisdom? Want to be part of our 2026 lineup? Want to demonstrate how human intelligence is changing our industry? The team at ConFoo is looking for speakers and conference proposals for its 2026 event in Montreal.

   Our conferences are both dynamic and educational and are set to challenge our participants. We usually recommend a 45-minute format, including a 10 Q&A session at the end. Checkout last year conference schedule to get an idea of what you can expect.

   You have until September 21 to submit your proposals.

   Until then, participants can enjoy a 300$ discount on their registration!

4. PHP 8.5.0 Alpha 4 available for testing

   The PHP team is pleased to announce the third testing release of PHP 8.5.0, Alpha 4. This continues the PHP 8.5 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.

   For source downloads of PHP 8.5.0 Alpha 4 please visit the download page.

   Please carefully test this version and report any issues found on GitHub.

   Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.

   For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.

   The next release will be Beta 1, planned for 14 Aug 2025.

   The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the Release Candidates page.

   Thank you for helping us make PHP better.

5. PHP 8.4.11 Released!

   The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 8.4.11. This is a bug fix release.

   All PHP 8.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.

   For source downloads of PHP 8.4.11 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.