PHP 7.x and 8.x on every plan with OPcache enabled by default, per-account version switching through the CloudLinux PHP Selector in cPanel, and HardenedPHP for legacy versions.
PHP powers most of the web. Your hosting environment decides how fast it runs.
PHP is the most widely used server-side programming language on the web, powering WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, WooCommerce, Laravel, and millions of custom web applications. When a visitor loads a PHP-powered page, the server executes the PHP code, queries the database if needed, generates the resulting HTML, and sends it to the visitor's browser. The speed and reliability of this process depends heavily on the hosting environment.
Ultra Web Hosting runs PHP 7.x and 8.x across all shared hosting plans, with OPcache enabled by default and Nginx reverse proxy caching to deliver static assets at maximum speed. CloudLinux's PHP Selector gives you per-account control over PHP versions and extensions, so you can match your server environment to your application's exact requirements. For the broader stack list including Perl, MySQL, IonCube, Git Version Control, and 90+ other supported technologies, see our full hosting features page.
The CloudLinux PHP Selector lets each account pick its PHP version and toggle individual extensions on or off through a graphical interface in cPanel. Adjust memory_limit, max_execution_time, and upload_max_filesize per account without touching server-wide config. OPcache and the Nginx reverse proxy do the heavy lifting underneath, so your application runs faster and uses fewer resources.
See hosting plans →PHP version control, OPcache, MariaDB, HardenedPHP for legacy apps, and 400+ one-click installs through Softaculous. All included with every shared hosting plan.
All hosting plans support PHP 7.x and 8.x. PHP 8 brings significant performance improvements over PHP 7, including JIT compilation, named arguments, and union types. Running the latest PHP version is one of the easiest ways to speed up any PHP application.
CloudLinux's PHP Selector lets you choose your PHP version and toggle individual PHP extensions on or off, all through a graphical interface in cPanel. You can also adjust settings like memory_limit, max_execution_time, and upload_max_filesize per account.
OPcache stores compiled PHP bytecode in memory so the server does not need to reparse your scripts on every request. Combined with our Nginx reverse proxy, which handles static content delivery, your PHP applications run faster and use fewer server resources.
Most PHP applications store data in MySQL or MariaDB. Our servers run MariaDB, a high-performance fork of MySQL that is fully compatible with MySQL queries, tools, and connectors. Database access is managed through phpMyAdmin in cPanel.
CloudLinux's HardenedPHP patches PHP versions against known vulnerabilities even after their official end-of-life dates. This is important if you run legacy applications that require older PHP versions but still need security updates.
Softaculous lets you install WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Laravel, WooCommerce, phpBB, and over 400 other PHP applications with a single click. No manual uploads or config file editing required.
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We support PHP 7.x and 8.x. You can switch versions per account through cPanel's PHP Selector.
Yes. CloudLinux's PHP Selector lets you adjust memory_limit, max_execution_time, upload_max_filesize, and other settings per account through cPanel.
SSH access is available for running Composer, artisan commands, and other CLI PHP tools. Contact support to enable SSH on your account if it is not already active.
Yes. OPcache is enabled on all shared hosting accounts and significantly improves PHP performance by caching compiled bytecode in memory.
PHP 7.x and 8.x, OPcache, MariaDB, HardenedPHP, and 400+ one-click apps. Starting at $3.95/mo with a 45-day money-back guarantee.
