A new version of PHP, the core programming language that powers most dynamic websites including WordPress sites, e-commerce stores, and interactive tools like contact forms and user login systems, has been released: version 8.5.9. PHP is a fundamental part of nearly all web hosting environments, and new versions are typically released to fix bugs, improve performance, and patch security issues for websites that rely on the language. No specific details about the changes included in this release have been shared at this time.
Source: PHP.net — https://www.php.net/index.php#2026-07-30-2