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  • phenomlabundefined

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    I learned PHP in 2006 and still use it extensively today. Let’s also not forget that thanks to wordpress, PHP powers over 70% of the Internet.

    W3Techs reports that 74.2% of all websites for which the server‑side language is known are powered by PHP (as of May 21, 2025).

    Another recent source (ZenRows) quotes 74.5%, describing it similarly as the share of websites using PHP for server‑side tasks.

    Some other data points like Citrusbug offer a slightly higher figure of 76.2%.

    A Kinsta article puts the number at 79.2% of all websites.

    Given the consistency across multiple reputable sources, PHP currently powers approximately 74% to 79% of websites with identifiable server-side languages.

    So not “dead” then…

    Mark – Founder, Phenomlab Ltd
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    Phenomlab Ltd

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  • phenomlabundefined phenomlab

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    I learned PHP in 2006 and still use it extensively today. Let’s also not forget that thanks to wordpress, PHP powers over 70% of the Internet.

    W3Techs reports that 74.2% of all websites for which the server‑side language is known are powered by PHP (as of May 21, 2025).

    Another recent source (ZenRows) quotes 74.5%, describing it similarly as the share of websites using PHP for server‑side tasks.

    Some other data points like Citrusbug offer a slightly higher figure of 76.2%.

    A Kinsta article puts the number at 79.2% of all websites.

    Given the consistency across multiple reputable sources, PHP currently powers approximately 74% to 79% of websites with identifiable server-side languages.

    So not “dead” then…

    Madchatthewundefined

    @phenomlab I don’t think php will ever die, unless some amazing new way to program comes along and all the php can be easily switched over. But I doubt that to ever happen haha

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    @phenomlab I don’t think php will ever die, unless some amazing new way to program comes along and all the php can be easily switched over. But I doubt that to ever happen haha

    phenomlabundefined

    @Madchatthew I can’t see it happening either to be honest. It’s one of the most mature programming languages there is, and given the figures, it’s clear to see is not going anywhere anytime soon.

    Mark – Founder, Phenomlab Ltd
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