Proactive health checks that integrate with WordPress Site Health to alert you about End-of-Life PHP and MySQL versions.
Health Advisor
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The Health Advisor integrates with the built-in WordPress Site Health screen to provide proactive alerts about your server software's lifecycle status. It helps you stay ahead of security risks by identifying when your PHP or MySQL version is approaching or has passed its End-of-Life (EOL) date.
What It Checks
The Health Advisor performs the following checks:
PHP End-of-Life Check
Compares your current PHP version against known EOL dates for major PHP releases:
| PHP Version | EOL Status |
|---|---|
| 7.4 | End of Life |
| 8.0 | End of Life |
| 8.1 | Security Fixes Only |
| 8.2 | Active Support |
| 8.3 | Active Support |
| 8.4 | Active Support |
MySQL End-of-Life Check
Compares your current MySQL version against known EOL dates:
| MySQL Version | EOL Status |
|---|---|
| 5.6 | End of Life |
| 5.7 | End of Life |
| 8.0 | Active Support |
| 8.1 | Active Support |
| 8.2 | Active Support |
| 8.3 | Active Support |
| 8.4 | Active Support |
PHP Minimum Version Recommendation
Checks whether your PHP version meets the recommended minimum of PHP 8.1 for optimal security and performance.
Status Levels
Each check returns one of three status levels:
| Status | Meaning | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | Your version has reached End-of-Life | Upgrade immediately |
| Warning | Your version is nearing EOL or below recommended minimum | Plan an upgrade soon |
| Passed | Your version is actively supported | No action needed |
Where It Appears
Health Advisor results appear in two places:
- Settings > Version Info > Health Advisor tab - A dedicated view within the plugin settings.
- Tools > Site Health - Integrated directly into the WordPress Site Health screen under the "Status" tab.
Running an End-of-Life PHP or MySQL version means you are no longer receiving security patches. This puts your site at risk of known vulnerabilities that will never be fixed for that version. Contact your hosting provider to upgrade.
Keeping Data Current
The EOL dates tracked by the Health Advisor are updated with each plugin release to ensure accuracy. If you notice incorrect data, please ensure you're running the latest version of Version Info.