PHP is server-side scripting language that works with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create the framework of your WordPress site.. In this post, we'll cover how to update your WordPress site to the version of PHP.. PHP module on the server processes the request, then executes PHP code to create HTML page from scratch. Rather WordPress contains many PHP files that each control different part of your page, such as headers and footers, comment sections, etc. On WordPress site, the job of PHP is to fetch page content stored in your WordPress database and turn it into web page. Upon receiving request for page, PHP code pulls relevant content from your WordPress database, converts it into HTML file, and sends HTML back to the visitor. it wo not have these fixes in place and will be more susceptible to malware, viruses, and unwanted access to your site's backend.. In Status under Site Health Status, you along with other security and performance improvement recommendations.. 2. To make the switch, navigate to Software Service tab and search for PHP option. It may seem trivial to newer site owners, and the quality of your back-end code has big effect on your user experience, especially security, and compatibility with themes and plugins..
Read more