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PHP Compatibility Status
Should you discover any PHP compatibility issue in ADOdb, kindly report it in our tracker.
Corrections are published as Hotfix releases1), so please make that sure the problem you're facing still exists in the most recent version, including unreleased fixes in the hotfix/x.xx branch, before submitting a new issue.
Support Matrix by PHP version
| PHP version | ADOdb minimum | End support | Known issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | TBA | list | |
| 8.3 | 5.22.8 | list | |
| 8.2 | 5.22.6 | list | |
| 8.1 | 5.22.4 | list | |
| 8.0 | 5.20.20 | list | |
| 7.4 | 5.20.12 | list | |
| 7.0 - 7.3 | 5.20.12 | 5.23.02) | |
| 5.5 - 5.6 | 5.x | 5.22.0 | |
| 5.4 and older | 5.x | 5.21.0 |
ADOdb minimum indicates the earliest ADOdb release with support for the given PHP version. You are always advised to use the latest hotfix release, as there may be unknown or unresolved issues with the specified version; make sure to check the known issues list.
End support specifies the ADOdb release where support for the given PHP version was dropped.
Legacy ADOdb Versions Support
Please note that there are no plans to fix PHP compatibility issues in ADOdb Legacy versions (5.21 and older).
Upgrading From Earlier Releases
Users have reported that upgrading from releases 5.00 (released in 2007) and higher have been reasonably easy, but that earlier versions may require substantial adjustments, due to design considerations in ADOdb version 4.
If you need guidance, use any of the support methods listed on the main page.
Moving From Custom Releases
In order to migrate their products from custom older versions of ADOdb back to the core product and take advantage of the active development of the product, as well as compatibility with PHP 7 and later, a number of users have submitted their custom functionality to be integrated into core. If you are in the same situation, contact us about having your feature added.
Package Testing Status
Heavy use drivers are the tier 1 drivers, plus their PDO variants:
| Package | Status |
|---|---|
| Core database Methods | Testing complete on heavy use drivers, others are as reported |
| Data Dictionary | Testing complete on heavy use drivers, others are as reported |
| AXMLS | Testing in progress on heavy use drivers |
| Date/Time Library | Not Yet Tested |
| Performance Monitoring | Testing complete on supported drivers, IBM DB2 currently not supported |
| ADOdb Active Record | Testing complete on heavy use drivers, others are as reported |
| Session Management | Testing complete, PDO now supported |