Title: Make WordPress Hosting – Page 12 – WordPress Hosting Best Practices --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) [Javier Casares](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) 06:59 _on_ 2024-10-02 Tags: [Agenda ( 118 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [Meetings ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [Weekly Hosting Chat ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) # 󠀁[Hosting Team meeting agenda 2024-10-02](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/10/02/hosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-10-02/)󠁿 ## This Meeting The next meeting is scheduled with the following details: * When: [Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 0900 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20241002T0900) * Where: [#hosting](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C3D6T7F8Q) SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. ## Agenda WordPress Community * WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress. news * WordPress Community news HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Team Time * WordPress 6.6 ServerServer A server is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers. Compatibility * PHPPHP PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a general-purpose scripting language especially suited to web development. PHP code is usually processed on a web server by a PHP interpreter. On a web server, the result of the interpreted and executed PHP code would form the whole or part of an HTTP response. 8.4 * Create connections between Performance Team and Hosts * WordPress PHPUnit Test Runner Hosting Team To-Do * Hosting / Test badges * Sustainability page in the Handbook * WordPress “download mirrors” Open Floor * Anything not in the agenda Closing * Next Meeting Times ## Next Meetings * 2024-10-09 1800 UTC * 2024-10-16 0900 UTC * 2024-10-23 1800 UTC * 2024-10-30 0900 UTC ## Ideas or suggestions _Anything else? Please leave a comment to add to the meeting._ [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [#meetings](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [#weekly-hosting-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F10%2F02%2Fhosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-10-02%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) [Javier Casares](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) 09:12 _on_ 2024-09-25 Tags: [Agenda ( 118 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [Meetings ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [Weekly Hosting Chat ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) # 󠀁[Hosting Team meeting agenda 2024-09-25](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/09/25/hosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-09-25/)󠁿 ## This Meeting The next meeting is scheduled with the following details: * When: [Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 1800 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240925T1800) * Where: [#hosting](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C3D6T7F8Q) SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. ## Agenda WordPress Community * WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress. news * WordPress Community news HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Team Time * WordPress 6.6 ServerServer A server is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers. Compatibility * PHPPHP PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a general-purpose scripting language especially suited to web development. PHP code is usually processed on a web server by a PHP interpreter. On a web server, the result of the interpreted and executed PHP code would form the whole or part of an HTTP response. 8.4 * Create connections between Performance Team and Hosts Hosting Team To-Do * Hosting / Test badges * Hosting Directory PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. * Sustainability page in the Handbook Open Floor * Anything not in the agenda Closing * Next Meeting Times ## Next Meetings * 2024-10-02 0900 UTC * 2024-10-09 1800 UTC * 2024-10-16 0900 UTC * 2024-10-23 1800 UTC ## Ideas or suggestions _Anything else? Please leave a comment to add to the meeting._ [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [#meetings](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [#weekly-hosting-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F09%2F25%2Fhosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-09-25%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/) [annezazu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/) 17:10 _on_ 2024-09-23 Tags: [make.wordpress.org/core ( 13 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/make-wordpress-org-core/), [p2-xpost ( 64 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/p2-xpost/)    # 󠀁[X-post: Proposal: Create connections between Performance Team and Hosts](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/09/23/xpost-proposal-create-connections-between-performance-team-and-hosts/)󠁿 X-comment from [+make.wordpress.org/core](https://make.wordpress.org/core/): Comment on [Proposal: Create connections between Performance Team and Hosts](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/09/23/proposal-create-connections-between-performance-team-and-hosts/#comment-47171) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F09%2F23%2Fxpost-proposal-create-connections-between-performance-team-and-hosts%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) [Javier Casares](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) 06:21 _on_ 2024-09-11 Tags: [Agenda ( 118 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [Meetings ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [Weekly Hosting Chat ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) # 󠀁[Hosting Team Meeting 2024-09-11](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/09/11/hosting-team-meeting-2024-09-11/)󠁿 ## This Meeting The next meeting is scheduled with the following details: * When: [Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 1800 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240911T1800) * Where: [#hosting](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C3D6T7F8Q) SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. ## Agenda WordPress Community * WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress. news * WordPress Community news HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Team Time * WordPress 6.6 ServerServer A server is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers. Compatibility Hosting Team To-Do * Hosting / Test badges * Hosting Directory PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. * WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). US 2024 Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/](https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/) [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) * Sustainability page in the Handbook Open Floor * Anything not in the agenda Closing * Next Meeting Times ## Next Meetings * 2024-09-11 1800 UTC * 2024-09-18 no meeting / WordCamp US * 2024-09-25 1800 UTC * 2024-10-02 0900 UTC ## Ideas or suggestions _Anything else? Please leave a comment to add to the meeting._ [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [#meetings](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [#weekly-hosting-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F09%2F11%2Fhosting-team-meeting-2024-09-11%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/crixu/) [Crixu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/crixu/) 06:17 _on_ 2024-09-04 Tags: [Agenda ( 118 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [Meetings ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [Weekly Hosting Chat ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) # 󠀁[Hosting Team Meeting 2024-09-04 (APAC/EMEA)](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/09/04/hosting-team-meeting-2024-09-04-apac-emea/)󠁿 ## This Meeting The next meeting is scheduled with the following details: * When: [Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 0900 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240904T0900) * Where: [#hosting](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C3D6T7F8Q) SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. ## Agenda WordPress Community * WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress. news * WordPress Community news HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Team Time * WordPress 6.6 ServerServer A server is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers. Compatibility Hosting Team To-Do * Hosting / Test badges * Hosting Directory PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. * WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). US 2024 Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/](https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/) [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) * Sustainability page in the Handbook Open Floor * Anything not in the agenda Closing * Next Meeting Times ## Next Meetings * 2024-09-11 1800 UTC * 2024-09-18 0900 UTC * 2024-09-25 1800 UTC * 2024-10-02 0900 UTC * 2024-10-09 1800 UTC ## Ideas or suggestions _Anything else? Please leave a comment to add to the meeting._ [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [#meetings](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [#weekly-hosting-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F09%2F04%2Fhosting-team-meeting-2024-09-04-apac-emea%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) [Javier Casares](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) 05:28 _on_ 2024-08-21 Tags: [Agenda ( 118 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [Meetings ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [Weekly Hosting Chat ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) # 󠀁[Hosting Team meeting agenda 2024-08-21](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/08/21/hosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-08-21/)󠁿 ## This Meeting The next meeting is scheduled with the following details: * When: [Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 0900 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240821T0900) * Where: [#hosting](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C3D6T7F8Q) SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. ## Agenda WordPress Community * WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress. news * WordPress Community news HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Team Time * WordPress 6.6 ServerServer A server is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers. Compatibility Hosting Team To-Do * Hosting / Test badges * Hosting Directory PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. * Documentation update for WordPress 6.6 * WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). US 2024 Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/](https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/) [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) * Sustainability page in the Handbook Open Floor * Anything not in the agenda Closing * Next Meeting Times ## Next Meetings * 2024-08-28 1800 UTC * 2024-09-04 0900 UTC * 2024-09-11 1800 UTC * 2024-09-18 0900 UTC ## Ideas or suggestions _Anything else? Please leave a comment to add to the meeting._ [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [#meetings](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [#weekly-hosting-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F08%2F21%2Fhosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-08-21%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harishanker/) [Hari Shanker R](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harishanker/) 19:28 _on_ 2024-08-16 Tags: [make.wordpress.org/project ( 8 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/make-wordpress-org-project/), [p2-xpost ( 64 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/p2-xpost/)    # 󠀁[X-post: WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program Cohort #3 (2024 Q4): Call for Mentees & Mentors](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/08/16/xpost-wordpress-contributor-mentorship-program-cohort-3-2024-q4-call-for-mentees-mentors/)󠁿 X-post from [+make.wordpress.org/project](https://make.wordpress.org/project/): [WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program Cohort #3 (2024 Q4): Call for Mentees & Mentors](https://make.wordpress.org/project/2024/08/16/wordpress-contributor-mentorship-program-cohort-3-2024-q4-call-for-mentees-mentors/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F08%2F16%2Fxpost-wordpress-contributor-mentorship-program-cohort-3-2024-q4-call-for-mentees-mentors%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) [Javier Casares](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) 10:44 _on_ 2024-07-31 Tags: [Agenda ( 118 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [Meetings ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [Weekly Hosting Chat ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) # 󠀁[Weekly Hosting Team Meeting 2024-07-31](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/07/31/hosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-07-03-2/)󠁿 ## This Meeting The next meeting is scheduled with the following details: * When: [Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 1800 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240731T1800) * Where: [#hosting](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C3D6T7F8Q) SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. ## Agenda WordPress Community * WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress. news * WordPress Community news HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Team Time * WordPress 6.6 ServerServer A server is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers. Compatibility Hosting Team To-Do * WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). US 2024 Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/](https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/) [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) Open Floor * Anything not in the agenda Closing * Next Meeting Times ## Next Meetings * 2024-08-07 0900 UTC * 2024-08-14 1800 UTC * 2024-08-21 0900 UTC * 2024-08-28 1800 UTC ## Ideas or suggestions _Anything else? Please leave a comment to add to the meeting._ [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [#meetings](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [#weekly-hosting-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F07%2F31%2Fhosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-07-03-2%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) [Javier Casares](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) 08:29 _on_ 2024-07-10 Tags: [Core ( 19 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/core/), [PHP ( 17 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/php/)    # 󠀁[WordPress 6.6 Server Compatibility](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/07/10/wordpress-6-6-server-compatibility/)󠁿 As we explained in previous posts ([WordPress 6.5](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/04/05/wordpress-6-5-php-compatibility/), [WordPress 6.4](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2023/11/16/wordpress-6-4-php-compatibility/), [WordPress 6.3](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2023/10/11/wordpress-6-3-php-compatibility/)), for each new version of WordPress, we aim to release an article explaining the compatibility of PHPPHP PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a general-purpose scripting language especially suited to web development. PHP code is usually processed on a web server by a PHP interpreter. On a web server, the result of the interpreted and executed PHP code would form the whole or part of an HTTP response. with the WordPress versions and our team’s recommendation for that specific version. On this occasion, once again, we will explain the details of compatibility, including“ betaBeta Beta is the software development phase following alpha. A Beta phase generally begins when the software is feature complete but likely to contain a number of known or unknown bugs. Software in the beta phase will generally have many more bugs in it than completed software, speed or performance issues, and may still cause crashes or data loss. The focus of beta testing is reducing impacts to users, often incorporating usability testing. compatible” or “compatible with exceptions”. So, here you have the compatibility information, this time, for WordPress 6.6. ## HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Team Recommendation The Hosting Team’s recommendations for WordPress 6.6 are as follows (which [may differ from the global ones](https://wordpress.org/about/requirements/)). * PHP: 8.2.x * MySQLMySQL MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). MySQL is free and open-source software under the terms of the GNU General Public License.: 8.0.x * MariaDBMariaDB MariaDB is a fork of the MySQL relational database management system (RDBMS), intended to remain free and open-source software under the GNU General Public License. MariaDB intended to maintain high compatibility with MySQL, ensuring a drop-in replacement capability with library binary parity and exact matching with MySQL APIs and commands.: 10.11.x IMPORTANT: These recommendations are intended, primarily, for new installations by hosting providers. Where does that recommendation come from? We did review some configurations and options, we are going to explain. ## WordPress’ serverServer A server is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers. requirements Even if there are more stable software versions, that doesn’t mean they are the ones WordPress recommends. WordPress 6.6 requirements: * PHP: 7.2.25+ * MySQL: 5.5.5+ * MariaDB: 5.5.5+ NOTE: [Dropping support for PHP 7.0 and 7.1](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/04/08/dropping-support-for-php-7-1/). You can read more at [Server requirements](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/handbook/compatibility/#wordpress-php-mysql-mariadb-versions). ## WordPress’ compatibility “at the time” WordPress 6.6 (released on July 16, 2024) had the following components available( stable or security-maintained versions only, and RCRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge. only for informational purposes). * PHP: 8.1 (Security Support), 8.2 (Active Support), and 8.3 (Active Support). * MySQL: 8.0 (LTS), 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4 (LTS). * MariaDB: 10.5 (LTS), 10.6 (LTS), 10.11 (LTS), 11.1, 11.2, and 11.4 (LTS). * Apache HTTPDApache HTTPD The Apache HTTP Server, colloquially called Apache, is a free and open-source cross-platform web server software. The vast majority of Apache HTTP Server instances run on a Linux distribution, but current versions also run on Microsoft Windows, OpenVMS, and a wide variety of Unix-like systems.: 2.4. * nginxNGINX nginx is a web server that can also be used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, mail proxy and HTTP cache. Nginx is free and open-source software, released under the terms of the 2-clause BSD license.: 1.26, and 1.27. NOTE: [PHP has extended the Security Support one extra year for actual (PHP 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3) and new PHP versions](https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php). You can read more at [WordPress Compatibility](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/handbook/compatibility/#wordpress-php-mysql-mariadb-versions). ## WordPress and PHP PHP is a programming language on which WordPress code is based. This language runs on the server, and it is critical to keep it up to date, both for security and functionality. WordPress supports many versions of PHP, some even obsolete ([PHP Compatibility and WordPress Versions](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/references/php-compatibility-and-wordpress-versions/)). _WordPress 6.6 (coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress.) is:_ * **fully compatible** with 7.2 (1), 7.3 (1), and 7.4 (1). * **compatible with exceptions** with PHP 8.0 (1), 8.1, and 8.2. * **beta compatible** with 8.3. (1) SECURITY ALERT: These versions are not officially maintained by PHP, so they are considered insecure and obsolete versions and should not be used in production. Check with your hosting provider about the security maintenance they can do. ### What “compatible with exceptions” mean? **PHP 8.0** * [_Named parameters. WordPress does not support named parameters._](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/59649) PHP 8.0 supports optionally calling functions and class methods by specifying the parameter name, instead of calling them on the order of parameters that they are declared. PHP, and many other programming languages, support positional parameters: The caller passes the parameters in the same order the function/method declares its parameters. NOTE: Moved to WordPress 6.7. * [_Filesystem `WP\_Filesystem\_FTPext` and `WP\_Filesystem\_SSH2` when connect fails_](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/48689). An investigation is underway as to why on some occasions the access to the files returns some type of error. NOTE: Has a patch, but moved to WordPress 6.7. * [_Prepare for the internal functions throwing `TypeError` or `ValueError` exceptions on unexpected types/values_](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/49728). Internal functions will throw an exception if the function call arguments are of a type that is not expected. NOTE: Has a patch, but moved to WordPress 6.7. **PHP 8.1** * _Not all “passing null to non-nullable” issues have been found._ In PHP, you can tell a function exactly what type of information it should accept. If you tell a function to expect a certain type of information, and you give it nothing at all (null is like saying “nothing”), then PHP gets confused and gives an error. This problem happens when someone accidentally gives a function “nothing” when the function wasn’t designed to handle “nothing”. * [`_htmlentities()` needs the default value of the flags parameter explicitly set_](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/53465). According to[ htmlentities()](https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.htmlentities.php), the default for flags for PHP 8.1 was “changed from ENT_COMPAT to ENT_QUOTES | ENT_SUBSTITUTE | ENT_HTML401”. All use cases for this functionality in WordPress Core are being investigated. NOTE: Has a patch, but moved to WordPress 6.7. * [_Replace most `strip\_tags()` with `wp\_strip\_tags()`_](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/57579). There are rare occasions when the `strip_tags()` function is passed a null value, which generates a warning that the string is deprecated. NOTE: Has a patch. * [_Update `is\_serialized` function to accept `Enums`_](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/53299).` Enums` are not backwards compatible with older PHP versions. NOTE: Has a patch, but moved to WordPress 6.7. **PHP 8.2** * [_`utf8\_{encode|decode}` deprecation_](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/55603) with pending decision on requiring a PHP extension. NOTE: Has a patch, but moved to WordPress 6.7. * [_Unknown dynamic properties’_](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/56034) deprecation. NOTE: Moved to WordPress 6.7. ### What “beta” mean? **PHP 8.3** * _Deprecation notices_. A deprecation notice is not an error, but rather an indicator of where additional work is needed for compatibility before PHP 9.0. With a deprecation notice, the PHP code will continue to work and nothing is broken. * [_Improve error handling for `unserialize()`_](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/59233).` maybe_unserialize()` function could still be confronted by data with trailing bytes. NOTE: Moved to WordPress 6.7. ## Upgrading WordPress Do you have a version earlier than WordPress 6.6? If so, we recommend you visit the [Upgrading WordPress](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/handbook/upgrading/) page, where you will find information on how to upgrade from WordPress 0.7 to WordPress 6.6. Props: [@luciaalcantara](https://profiles.wordpress.org/luciaalcantara/), [@crixu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/crixu/), [@annezazu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annezazu/). [#core](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/core/), [#php](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/php/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fhosting%2F2024%2F07%2F10%2Fwordpress-6-6-server-compatibility%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) [Javier Casares](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/) 06:21 _on_ 2024-07-03 Tags: [Agenda ( 118 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/agenda/), [Meetings ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/meetings/), [Weekly Hosting Chat ( 224 )](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/tag/weekly-hosting-chat/) # 󠀁[Hosting Team meeting agenda 2024-07-03](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/2024/07/03/hosting-team-meeting-agenda-2024-07-03/)󠁿 _WordPress 6.6 will be here in a few weeks. Are you ready?_ ## This Meeting The next meeting is scheduled with the following details: * When: [Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1800 UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20240703T1800) * Where: [#hosting](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C3D6T7F8Q) SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel. ## Agenda WordPress Community * WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress. news * WordPress Community news HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Team Time * Some news * Post Discussion: WordPress 6.6 ServerServer A server is a piece of computer hardware or software that provides functionality for other programs or devices. Typical servers are database servers, file servers, mail servers, print servers, web servers, game servers, and application servers. Compatibility Hosting Team To-Do * Hosting / Test badges * Hosting Directory PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. * Documentation update for WordPress 6.6 Open Floor * Anything not in the agenda Closing * Next Meeting Times ## Next Meetings * 2024-07-10 0900 UTC * 2024-07-17 1800 UTC * 2024-07-24 0900 UTC * 2024-08-07 1800 UTC * 2024-08-14 0900 UTC * 2024-08-21 1800 UTC * 2024-08-28 0900 UTC ## Ideas or suggestions _Anything else? 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