Annual Update 2025
As part of our fully managed Genesis WordPress Service, Genesis WordPress Websites were all updated at no extra cost*. Here are some key enhancements:
Client Update: Platform Upgrades & Improved Performance
We’ve completed a new round of upgrades across all Genesis‑hosted WordPress sites and our hosting and email infrastructure to keep your websites fast, secure, and ready for future platform releases.
What’s New
- All sites now run on the latest hosting technologies, including updated operating systems.
- Support for HTTP/3 is fully enabled, with automatic fallback to HTTP/2 for older browsers.
- Additional security and performance enhancements have been applied across all sites.
- Average performance has improved by 0.29% to 0.44%, depending on the site. (These gains are modest because your sites were already highly optimized.)
Future‑Ready
Your sites are fully prepared for upcoming major releases, including:
- Genesis Pro 5.5
- WordPress 7.0
- PHP 8.5
- MariaDB 13 (pending official LTS availability)
We will move to these versions once WordPress and plugin developers release official compatibility updates.
Current Platform Versions
All managed Genesis WordPress sites are currently running:
- Genesis Pro 5.0
- WordPress 6.9
- PHP 8.4
- MariaDB 11.8
Even though WordPress has not yet officially certified PHP 8.4, all supported plugins, the Yootheme framework, and custom functions have been tested and are working normally.
Cloud Hosting Upgrades
All systems on Google Cloud, Amazon AWS, and Microsoft Azure have been upgraded to the latest hardware and hosting technologies, with support extending through at least 2030.
Legacy & Non‑Managed Sites
For clients using older or custom systems:
- Even sites running PHP 7.4 and other legacy technologies have received infrastructure upgrades.
- These systems remain frozen at their current software versions to maintain compatibility, but the underlying servers are now fully modernized.
- Newer versions such as PHP 8.5 and MariaDB 11.8 are available for sites that support them.
Before Making Changes
If you plan to update your site’s PHP or database version, please check your platform and plugin requirements first—or contact us and we’ll confirm compatibility for you.