A new version of PHP, the software that powers most dynamic websites and web applications, has been released: version 8.5.9. No specific details about the changes or improvements included in this release have been shared in the initial announcement.
If your hosting plan lets you choose which PHP version runs your site, you can check your account dashboard to see if 8.5.9 is available to activate if you wish to update. There is no required immediate action needed if your current PHP version is working as expected for your website.
Source: PHP.net — https://www.php.net/index.php#2026-07-30-2