Published: May 6, 2025
Ah, good ol’ Elementor. The rockstar of WordPress page builders. And for good reason: Elementor is flexible, well-maintained, and just feels good to work with. We use it on many of the websites we build at Web Aloha.
Naturally, we had the same question as you do: which PHP versions are actually compatible with Elementor? Sure, there are official Elementor requirements, but let’s be honest, real life doesn’t always follow the docs. You’ve gotta double-check things, and find what actually works best.
So we rolled up our sleeves, ran real tests, and now we’re here to share the results. I mean, someone has to do it, right? And since we’ve been using Elementor for more than 8 years now, we got plenty of insights to share.
Wanna quick pro tip? Run Elementor on PHP 8.4. Yep, we said it. We’ve tested it many times on real, live Elementor websites: no bullshit , no blank installs, no “hello world” demos. Real businesses. Real users. And it runs smooth – like a calm breeze through palm trees.
In this guide, we’re diving into the world of Elementor & PHP versions compatibility. We’ll also show you how different PHP versions have played out on our own projects over the years.
So grab a drink, kick back, and let’s explore how Elementor and PHP vibe together:
We’ve already done a full-blown real-life test on WordPress compatibility with PHP 8.4. Spoiler alert: it runs like a dream. So naturally, we’ve pushed it further & threw Elementor into the mix.
The results? Elementor is fully compatible with PHP 8.4. No issues, no weird bugs, just smooth sailing. Some of the things (like page builder loading) subjectively work much faster. And yep, Elementor PRO works perfectly with PHP 8.4 as well.
And as of mid 2025, PHP 8.4 is the fastest, most secure, and most future-proof version available. If you want your Elementor site to thrive in a digital jungle, this is the move. To make it even simpler for you, we’ve also put together a clear guide on the PHP extensions for WordPress websites.
By the way, this very site is running on Elementor + PHP 8.4. Looks good? Runs fast? That’s the magic of using the right setup, amigo.
Check out a few Elementor-powered websites we’ve built that are running PHP 8.4 like champs. See for yourself – everything works great!
All of these WooCommerce stores are built using Elementor + PHP 8.4. That means they’re making full use of Elementor’s capabilities—from theme builder and custom templates, all the way to cart and checkout pages. Spoiler: they all work great!
Most of these websites use Hello theme + Elementor PRO version. Yep, Elementor’s Hello theme is compatible with PHP 8.4 too.
So can you use PHP 8.4 on your Elementor site? Absolutely. In fact, you should. And if you’re not comfortable with updating your PHP version, feel free to drop us a message. We work world-wide. 😎
Some of our clients’ Elementor sites are still running on PHP 8.3. Most of the time, that’s cuz their hosting provider hasn’t caught up and added support for PHP 8.4 yet. Which, let’s be honest, is kinda dumb in mid 2025.
Also, quick heads-up: some Elementor addons might lag behind with PHP version support. But that’s a topic for another day (and another article).
Anyway, if you’re unsure, PHP 8.3 is probably the safer bet. It’s been around for over a year and a half, giving Elementor addons plenty of time to catch up & ensure compatibility.
The good news? Elementor itself is compatible with PHP 8.3. We ran plenty of our own Elementor-powered websites on it before upgrading to 8.4 version. All worked like a charm – page builder, theme builder, WooCommerce templates, the whole deal.
So if, for whatever reason, you can’t jump to the latest PHP version just yet, PHP 8.3 is still a solid choice for your Elementor site.
We’ve been running the Elementor + PHP 8.2 combo for years, and it worked fine. In fact, a few of our clients’ Elementor sites are still using PHP 8.2 without any trouble.
These are the classic “don’t touch it if it works” kind of clients, old-school and cautious. Would updating their Elementor sites from PHP 8.2 to 8.4 make things faster and smoother? Probably. Is it absolutely urgent? Not really.
That said, PHP 8.2 is now over 2 years old, and official support ends on December 8, 2025. So while it’s not broken, it’s definitely not the best tool in the shed anymore. When the time comes, we’ll give those clients a friendly nudge.
Sure, you can cut wood with a handsaw – but in the digital world, you want the power tools. To gain a competitive edge in this fast-moving jungle, your Elementor site needs the most optimized tech stack.
I mean, if your Elementor website is still on PHP 7.x and you think of moving to 8.2 – do it. It’s a big boost. Just keep in mind that it’s not the most future-proof move. Aim for PHP 8.3 or, even better, 8.4 if your hosting allows it.
Short answer: yes, Elementor is compatible with PHP 8.0 and 8.1. We’ve used these versions on our Elementor sites, but that was years ago. We’ve moved several websites from 8/8.1 PHP to 8.4 recently without any problems.
But here’s the thing – we don’t recommend using anything older than PHP 8.2 for your Elementor site. Why? Cuz official support for PHP 8.0 / 8.1 has already ended. No more updates, no improvements, no active development. Yep, Carl, no new goodie-goodies.
Plus, it’s only a matter of time before Elementor(and its addons) stop supporting these older PHP versions. Not to mention many other WordPress plugins.
Don’t use PHP 8 / 8.1 on your Elementor site unless you absolutely have to. Update to something more recent. Again, if you’re not sure how to do that, you should talk to a professional get in touch with us. 😎
Elementor (including Elementor PRO) vibes well with all the modern PHP versions. And as you’ve seen, we’re not talking about empty demo pages – we’ve shown you real-world data from websites we’ve built & still manage.
So go ahead, Elementors upgrade that PHP version and let’s smash it together in the digital jungle!
