WordPress Hosting Requirements: PHP and MySQL Guide
WordPress requires a modern PHP version and MySQL or MariaDB database to function correctly in production environments.
Based on 5 community reports.
Linked sources: 5.
Known Issues
- Serialized data corruption during migration
- PHPMyAdmin security risks in production
- Database user permission conflicts
Community Q&A
What are the minimum PHP and MySQL requirements for WordPress?
WordPress currently recommends PHP 7.4 or greater and MySQL 5.7 or greater (or MariaDB 10.3 or greater) for optimal performance and security.
Should I use PHPMyAdmin on a production WordPress site?
No, PHPMyAdmin is generally not recommended for production environments due to security risks; use secure CLI tools or managed database interfaces instead.
Why do I get Internal Server Errors when migrating WordPress?
These errors often stem from serialized data mismatches in the database or incorrect file permissions when moving between environments.
Reddit Sources
- Please don’t be this shop. (r/webdev)
- Migrating form Localhost to Production gives “Internal Server Error”. (r/Wordpress)
- Experts needed to help find a suited web host for my project (r/webdev)
- EasyInstall - The WordPress Stack That Heals Itself (AI-Powered + Per-Site Redis) 🤖💪 (r/Wordpress)
- 10 Steps: Expose your kids (nieces/nephews, neighbors etc) to Web Dev, with a live site ~$1/month (r/webdev)