PHP

PHP is a programming language that runs on the server ✕ A server is a powerful computer that provides data or services to other devices — for example serving a website or storing your cloud files. More in the glossary → and generates, on each visit, the HTML the browser ✕ A browser is the program you use to open websites and surf the internet — such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. More in the glossary → receives; it is the foundation WordPress ✕ WordPress is the world's most-used content management system, letting you build and manage websites and blogs without coding skills. More in the glossary → and many other CMSs are built on. Each new PHP version is usually faster and more secure than the last, so working with a modern (and actively supported) version speeds up the site and reduces risk. Good hosting ✕ Web hosting is renting space on a server so your website is reachable around the clock. The host takes care of the technology, security, and availability. More in the glossary → lets you choose and update the PHP version easily. Old versions, by contrast, can stop receiving security patches and become incompatible with recent themes and plugins. When comparing hosts, it is worth checking which PHP versions they offer. More in the best WordPress hosting comparison.