A new version of PHP, the software that powers most dynamic websites and web applications including WordPress, WooCommerce, and custom site tools, has been released: version 8.5.9. This is the latest release from the team that develops PHP. The public announcement for this update does not include details about what changes it contains, whether it addresses security issues, or if any action is required from website owners to use it. As such, there is no immediate step you need to take for your hosting account at this time. We will notify you separately if this release includes changes that impact your hosting environment or require action on your part to keep your sites running as expected. We will evaluate this new PHP version for compatibility with common website tools before rolling it out to our servers.
Source: PHP.net — https://www.php.net/index.php#2026-07-30-2